Kentucky Education Association

Kentucky Education Association Kentucky Education Association (KEA) KEA is a voluntary membership organization for school employees. It is the largest professional association in Kentucky.

Since its founding in 1857, KEA and its members have been champions for public education, children, and the employment rights of public school employees. This advocacy has taken the form of lobbying for improved education funding, safe schools, better materials, smaller class sizes, and the empowerment of school employees and parents. KEA has a broad base of member practitioners in public educatio

n, including K-12 public school teachers and classified support professional employees, school administrators, the Workforce Development Cabinet, Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), college students preparing to become teachers, and retired educators. KEA is affiliated with the National Education Association and has local affiliates in every school district. KEA decisions are made and elections are held in a democratic manner, based on the principles of one person-one vote and secret ballot. KEA members are in charge of their organization. KEA is organized into 13 district associations whose members elect the KEA Board of Directors, the organization's governing body. KEA members also elect delegates to the annual Delegate Assembly, the highest policy making body of the organization, and to the NEA Delegate Assembly, the highest governing body of the National Education Association. KEA's president and vice president are released from their classrooms to work full-time for the children and employees of Kentucky's public schools. KEA's staff structure is organized under the direction of its Executive Director. More than 55 staff members work in the Association's 15 offices located around the state. At the local, state, and national level, KEA is committed to improving public education by helping teachers teach and students learn. KEA is helping its members make a real difference in improving Kentucky's public schools.

09/01/2026

Today is the first day that all of our new NEA Officers take office for the new term.
President: Princess Moss
Vice President: Noel Candelaria
Secretary Treasurer: Robert Rodriguez

KEA staff and local leaders kicked off a week in Hardin County today! Welcome to all the new members that joined our uni...
08/31/2026

KEA staff and local leaders kicked off a week in Hardin County today! Welcome to all the new members that joined our union today! đź’Ş

The first meeting of the 2026-2027 class of KEA Fellows wrapped up this afternoon! This is a great group of educators wh...
08/29/2026

The first meeting of the 2026-2027 class of KEA Fellows wrapped up this afternoon! This is a great group of educators who are ready to start their leadership journey with their union. đź’Ş

Tonight we kicked off 2026-2027 class of KEA Fellows weekend with our first dinner! Can’t wait to get started tomorrow m...
08/29/2026

Tonight we kicked off 2026-2027 class of KEA Fellows weekend with our first dinner! Can’t wait to get started tomorrow morning!

Submit Your KEA Read Across America Grants Today! Planning and sponsoring a Read Across America event offers a wonderful...
08/27/2026

Submit Your KEA Read Across America Grants Today!
Planning and sponsoring a Read Across America event offers a wonderful opportunity to involve all stakeholders–teachers, students, parents, and community—in the vital work of promoting literacy.
Apply here: https://loom.ly/prUrbmc

The shortage for classified and certified employees in KY public schools continues. Paying them a quality salary goes a ...
08/25/2026

The shortage for classified and certified employees in KY public schools continues. Paying them a quality salary goes a long way in retaining and recruiting! Smart move Ballard County! https://loom.ly/gJDgJhs

The adjustment makes Ballard County’s school bus drivers the highest paid in western Kentucky.

08/21/2026

KEA has been hard at work coming to see you to strengthen our union, and make our voices heard for educator rights!

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Frankfort, KY
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