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About LAE

Purpose and Power in Community
LAE brings the expertise, drive, and dedication of 18,000 educators and allies to advancing justice and excellence in public education.
LAE represents the professionals working in Louisiana's K-12 public school system. Members are teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, psychologists, librarians, food service workers, school secretaries, custodians, bus drivers, and other non-supervisory certificated personnel. Membership in the association allows educators to draw upon the expertise of their colleagues to help advance in the education profession.

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We are as diverse as the students we represent, but united in our purpose: championing justice and excellence in public education.
Kimberly Eckert
It is our job, and the community’s job, and it’s the school’s job, and it’s the country’s job to make sure that kids—all kids—have their best shot.
Quote by: Kimberly Eckert, High School English Teacher, Louisiana Association of Educators
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Louisiana Association of Educators

LAE’s mission is to organize and empower educators to promote quality public schools, strengthen the profession, and improve the well-being of public school children across Louisiana.
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The Louisiana Association of Educators is a state affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

Learn more at NEA.org