National Education Association (NEA)

What they ask for — in their own terms

AI in schools must be equitable, ethical and educator-led — with data privacy safeguards, rigorous vetting of tools for bias and effectiveness, and meaningful educator involvement in every adoption decision.

What they do

Adopted an AI policy statement and task force report; publishes vetting guides, a classroom AI glossary, accessibility and multilingual-learner guidance, micro-credentials in AI ethics and responsible use; provides sample school board resolutions and template letters to state education departments; runs an Action Center for advocacy.

What a newcomer can do

Take the sample school board resolution to your next board meeting, or send the template letter to your state department of education asking for a chief privacy officer and an AI vetting standard. Start a micro-credential.

Worth knowing

Its ask is governance of classroom AI, not restrictions on AI development. Its guidance has drawn political attack over equity provisions, so expect the school board conversation to be contested. Members-only routes.

Tips

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Where they work

United States.

Size

The largest labour union in the United States (roughly three million members).

Spending

Membership funded; substantial state and federal lobbying.