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Portland, Oregon | July 2 – 6, 2025

The National Education Association Representative Assembly – known as the RA – is the highest decision-making body within the NEA. With more than 8,000 delegates, the RA is also the world’s largest democratic deliberative body.

Over the course of the RA, delegates debate the vital issues that impact American public education and set policy and activities for the year ahead.

Hotel Information

Hotel reservations must be made by June 5 to secure a discounted rate.

Hotel Info

 

MTA Delegate Funding

Read all about delegate funding and download all necessary forms.

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NEA-RA Pre-Convention

Register for the MTA’s Virtual NEA-RA Pre-Convention Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, at 5:00 p.m. on Zoom. At this meeting, we will discuss:

  • Attendance at the NEA Representative Assembly.
  • Delegate Stipends
  • Social Events
  • Mentor/Mentee Program
  • State Contact System

All delegates are expected to attend.

register for pre-convention

If you want to donate any gifts for the NEA RA silent auctions, please email MTAGovernance@massteacher.org and bring donation items to the NEA RA to be auctioned for the NEA RA PAC.".

Social Events

Register for the Welcome Reception, Portland Pink Trolley City Tour, 58th Annual NEA Human and Civil Rights Awards Dinner, 4th of July Party, LGBTQ+ Caucus Dinner, and more.

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