NEA Kansas City, Kansas

08/06/2026

NEA-KCK President LeAnne Richardson with some colleagues after the 2026-27 Convocation.

07/30/2026

Your NEA-KCK Member Organizers were out at Gloria Willis and J.C. Harmon today, welcoming our 2026–2027 new hires as they begin making KCKPS their new home! ☺️

Tomorrow, we’ll be back at it, continuing to welcome the newest members of our KCKPS family.

One of the things that makes NEA-KCK special is our New Teacher Store. New educators who join NEA-KCK have access to classroom supplies, furniture, books, décor, and more, all thanks to generous donations from current and retired KCKPS educators, along with contributions from NEA-KCK.

Starting a teaching career can be overwhelming and expensive. We believe our newest educators should feel supported from day one, and our New Teacher Store is just one of the many ways we invest in their success.

Welcome to KCKPS- we’re so glad you’re here! 🧡🍎

07/29/2026

As we head into a new school year, we should remind ourselves of our rights as educators and how to maintain boundaries RE: free speech and social media.

Social media gives educators a powerful platform, but not every post receives the same legal protections. Review these seven tips to help protect yourself online, then read the full breakdown of educators' First Amendment rights and responsibilities on social media. ⬇️ Link in comments.

07/27/2026

🚨Urgent Negotiations Update🚨

Citing financial unknowns and the ongoing board review of budget options, the district has requested that tonight’s July 27 bargaining session be cancelled and rescheduled to a future date TBD.

Your union can be reached at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

07/24/2026

Educators know that informed decisions matter.

Before heading to the polls on Aug. 4, review every race and ballot measure – not just the highest-profile race. Every office and every issue, such as the Kansas Elections for Supreme Court Justices Amendment, can have a lasting impact on our schools, students, educators, families and communities.

To see a list of recommended candidates from Kansas Political Action Committee (KPAC), visit https://knea.org/2026-elections

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07/15/2026

BARGAINING UPDATE!

The Next Session will be July 27th at 5:30 pm.

07/08/2026

Your NEA-KCK National Education Association Representative Assembly delegates represented our local well!

From Back Left: President Dom DeRosa, President Elect LeAnne Richardson, Jamila Walton, Kenya Harris, The Bear, Sara Esther
From Front Left: VP Classified Elect Averie Jackson, VP Kristin Shuck, VP Certified Elect Mia Ham

The work has been hard and rewarding.
The 8 delegates gathered with other delegates from all 50 states, plus the Federal (educators working in other countries, usually on military bases) to make decisions on behalf of the nearly 3 million members in the NEA. We considered 91 business items, ranging from creating teaching resources for indigenous history to not allowing private companies to provide school lunches. We discussed amendments to the legislative programs, which guide the discussions with elected officials. Resolutions, or belief statements, were considered as amended.
We also got to hear from the Teacher of the Year, ESP (Education Support Professional) of the Year, and the Higher Ed Teacher of the Year.

Thank you for your support in electing us to do this work.

07/06/2026

Congratulations to newly elected Leaders of NEA.

Three officers elected for NEA's highest offices.

06/26/2026

Taxpayers are funding kids’ private education. Often, money goes to kids already in private or home schools.

06/25/2026

Recent salary gains for some teachers in recent years are being consumed by growing inflation, pushing them to find second jobs.