For more information on the role of teachers in policy see Melissa's home page Teacher organizations keep members updated on the latest news. Teachers can obtain teaching strategies or classroom ideas from the help of associations. Members can have access to free publications or information given by organizations. Legal defense for teachers is sometimes available through membership. Research and technical support can be available for members.
Teachers can attend workshops or training programs offered with membership.
Programs are available through some organizations for insurance, mortgages, prescriptions and more. Combined, the two unions would have approximately three million members. A little information about the two largest teacher organizations are highlighted below. The National Educational Association was founded in 1857 and currently holds 2.3 million members. It is the first and the largest teacher organization and is affiliated with every state within the united states.