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Don't just join an organization, get involved in a movement! Together we can change the way public schools and public school employees are treated. more

Fighting for Texas Public Schools Since 1880
If you want the news when it happens...if you want ideas for your classroom...if you expect your organization to stand up for you, your students, and your profession, TSTA is your organization. Founded in 1880, TSTA is a movement to change the way public schools and public school employees are treated.

TSTA is the Texas affiliate of the National Education Association (www.nea.org), headquartered in Washington, D.C. -- 3.2 million members working for great public schools for every student. Since 1857, NEA has crusaded for the rights of educators and children. With your TSTA/NEA membership, you also get:

NEAMB For more than half a century, NEA Member Benefits has helped members increase their economic security through financial services, insurance programs and investment advice; maximize their hard-earned dollars through consumer discounts and special travel and leisure offers; and be more effective in the classroom through professional development services and discounts on instructional materials.

NEA Academy NEA Academy is your source for quality professional development. Courses developed by NEA are free to members; those developed by outside vendors are offered at the best rates possible.

The NEA Foundation The NEA Foundation is an independent public charity created in 1969 and sustained by contributions from educators, corporate sponsors, and other supporters of public education. The Foundation offers grants and programs that support educators' efforts to close the achievement gaps, increase classroom innovations, provide professional development, and salute excellence in education.

The NEA Health Information Network The NEA Health Information Network’s mission is to improve the health and safety of school personnel and students by providing the school community with vital and timely information that will increase teacher and education support professional quality and student achievement.

The NEA Professional Library The NEA Professional Library provides resources that offer insight and information on everything from getting organized to revitalizing and managing your classroom.

Top Five Reasons to Join TSTA/NEA

1. Political clout at the local, state, and national levels: Political clout is electing candidates who support public education and defeating those who don't. Real political power is writing the laws we need, and defeating the laws that will be devastating to you and students.

2. The best legal defense when you need it: In today's world, no education employee should walk onto a worksite without legal protection. TSTA has protected members for over 125 years. We have the clout, the legal team and the money to give you a fair shot at justice. We also provide more liability insurance than you'll ever need. No liability claim against an educational employee has ever exceeded our coverage.

3. Help when you need it: Call 877-ASK-TSTA toll free from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday (8-5 summers); experts from every TSTA center, including our top-notch legal center, can assist you and your local association with legal, professional, and organizing needs.

4. Information you need: Whether you need a lesson plan or the latest education news, TSTA/NEA provides the information you need. Sign up for our weekly electronic newsletter and visit all the great NEA web sites for lesson plans, grant opportunities, ways you can save money, and much more.

5. Assistance with your job and your life: You chose an education career because you care about kids. As a TSTA/NEA member, you belong to the largest democratically run, member controlled, professional organization in the world. We have the resources to help you do your job well. Our NEA and TSTA Member Benefits programs provide you with the buying power that comes from having 3.2 million members.