09/17/2026
Webinar For Educators on Sept. 30 | Making Your Voice Heard
Educators are invited to join an important and timely virtual discussion on Wednesday, September 30th at 3 PM ET on voter engagement and civic participation for working and retired educators.
This upcoming election has issues that are top priorities for 50+ educators, including Social Security and caregiving. So it’s critically important for educators to be informed on the issues and how to be engaged in your states and communities. As trusted voices in communities across the country, educators understand the importance of informed participation and helping others stay engaged in the democratic process.
During Voter Engagement 101: Making Your Voice Heard, educators will learn about key voting resources, how to stay informed about election rules and deadlines, ways to encourage civic participation in communities, and tools available to help voters navigate the 2026 election season.
Register Here
For your convenience, NRTA has prepared a toolkit for Retired Educator Associations to share with members. The toolkit includes a template email for members, blog/newsletter copy, a flyer, and social media content to promote this webinar to members.
Download Toolkit Here
Whether you are a longtime voter advocate or simply looking to stay informed, this webinar will provide practical information and resources to help educators confidently participate in the 2026 election season.
This webinar is free and open to educators nationwide, friends, and family.
Event Details
Who: Educators, Friends and Family
What: Free Webinar | Voter Engagement 101: Making Your Voice Heard
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET
Registration: https://virtualevents.aarp.org/Voter-Engagement-101-Making-Your-Voice-Heard/en/home
We look forward to engaging with you! Please email us if you have any questions or if we can be of assistance.
Watch/Share Replay | NRTA 2026 Educator Advocacy Conference
Retired Educator Associations and their members from across the nation recently participated in a free national virtual advocacy conference on how to make a difference in their communities and beyond.
A special highlight of this year's conference was a national update on what's happening in the states regarding teacher pensions. Attendees heard from Marge Stoneking, Advocacy Director with AARP Alaska, who provided an inside update on Alaska's bipartisan effort to restore teacher pensions after the state eliminated its traditional pension system, a proposal that has drawn national attention as lawmakers work to address educator shortages.
Watch Webinar Replay Here
This interactive conference included Q&A sessions, practical advocacy tools, and inspiring stories from around the country about driving meaningful change in your communities.
We invite you to watch and share the replay, as the conference provided educators with valuable insight on how to:
Engage effectively with elected officials and decision-makers
Connect with AARP advocacy efforts in their state
Stay informed about key policy developments affecting educator retirement security
Take practical advocacy actions immediately following the event
Speakers included:
Seth Boffeli, Local Advocacy Director, AARP Office of Community Engagement
Alex Brown, Research Manager, National Association of State Retirement Administrators
Al Campos, Director, NRTA: AARP's Educator Community
Anna Doroghazi, Government Affairs Director, AARP Government Affairs
Adam Goldberg, Senior Legislative Representative, NRTA: AARP's Educator Community
Marge Stoneking, Advocacy Director, AARP Alaska
Questions
As always, the NRTA Team is available to answer your questions or provide counsel on issues. Below is our contact information:
Alfred Campos, Director | 202-434-3931 | [email protected]
Mary Beth Dixon, Senior Advisor | 202-434-2380 | [email protected]
Adam Goldberg, Senior Legislative Representative | 202.434.3917 | [email protected]
