KNEA cares about those who care about kids. Through the years, KNEA teachers continually work to provide and promote quality public schools, improve the well-being of members, and to strengthen the teaching profession. The local, state and national Associations are models of the democratic process. Unlike other organizations, members decide the policies through elected leaders and representative assemblies. Delegates are elected at the local level and these important people attend the annual Representative Assembly in Topeka.
KNEA policy is set by delegates.
In the interim, the KNEA Board of Directors, who are elected by the membership, is charged with carrying out the policies of the Association. The NEA Board is comprised of elected directors from each state who guide the Association throughout the year. Unlike other organizations where staff and governance structures are intermingled, allowing officers to serve for life, staff is hired at all levels, and serves at the pleasure of the respective governing bodies. Back to the top Serving the Entire Education Family KNEA is an all-inclusive organization that welcomes the membership of all education employees. All members enjoy the benefits KNEA offers, including professional development training, research services, award-winning publications, legal protections and special services such as low interest college loans, credit cards and insurance protection.