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Our Mission, Vision & Values

Our vision is to provide an equitable, quality public education for every child.

Equal Access – We value equal access to a quality public education that is adequately and equitably funded.

Diversity – We value a just society that respects the worth, dignity and equality of every individual.

Collective Action – We value an informed membership that works collectively to advance and protect the rights, benefits and interests of education professionals and promote quality public education.

Partnerships – We value partnerships with parents, families and communities, as well as coalitions with other stakeholders because they are essential to quality public education and student success.

Professionalism – We value the expertise and judgment of educational professionals and believe it is critical for student success. We maintain the highest professional standards and expect the status, compensation and respect due all professionals.

Shared Responsibility – We value a collaborative community of members and staff who share the responsibility of achieving NCAE’s goals.

Mission Statement

To be the voice of educators in North Carolina that unites, organizes and empowers members to be advocates for education professionals, public education and children.

Vision

An equitable, quality public education for every child.

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A leading voice for educational excellence

The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is our leading voice for educational excellence, for children and their families, and for the public schools they count on. As the public school employees union and the largest association of professional educators in North Carolina, our membership extends to all 100 counties and includes teachers, non-classified school staff, administrators, students, retirees, and community allies. NCAE believes that every child has a right to a high-quality education, an excellent teacher, and a well-funded school.