Through the generous support of Future Educators Association® partners, FEA is able to provide more valuable career exploration and leadership development opportunities to students who are interested in pursuing careers in education. FEA partners play a direct role in helping recruit the next generation of dynamic and diverse educators by providing resources that enhance students' learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom. In short, FEA partners are individuals, corporations, foundations, and associations that understand importance of education and the critical role it plays in the future of our nation.
Learn more about the need that FEA is serving and how you can help (pdf/290k). For additional information, contact Jeanne Storm at 800-766-1156 or jstorm@pdkintl.org.
Partnering Organizations
National Education Association
GOLD APPLE PARTNER: $50,000+
The National Education Association is the nation's largest professional employee organization, representing 3.2 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators and students preparing to become teachers. Follow the NEA on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/NEAToday
Pearson Foundation
SILVER APPLE PARTNER: $25,000 – $49,999
The Pearson Foundation is the nonprofit arm of Pearson, the international media company with 37,000 employees in more than 60 countries. Pearson Foundation extends Pearson’s commitment to education by partnering with leading nonprofit, civic, and business organizations to provide financial, organizational, and publishing assistance across the globe.
American Federation of Teachers
BRONZE APPLE PARTNER: $10,000 – $24,999
The American Federation of Teachers, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO, was founded in 1916 and today represents 1.5 million members in more than 3,000 local affiliates nationwide. Five divisions within the AFT represent the broad spectrum of the AFT's membership: pre-K through 12th-grade teachers; paraprofessionals and other school-related personnel; higher education faculty and professional staff; federal, state and local government employees; and nurses and other healthcare professionals. In addition, the AFT represents approximately 80,000 early childhood educators and nearly 250,000 retiree members. Elected leaders are Randi Weingarten, president; Antonia Cortese, secretary-treasurer; and Lorretta Johnson, executive vice president.