Mission
TO SPEAK FOR EDUCATION; ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF EDUCATION FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS; PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AMONG EDUCATORS; GAIN RECOGNITION OF THE BASIC IMPORTANCE OF TEACHERS IN THE LEARNING PROCESS; PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF EDUCATORS AND ADVANCE THEIR RIGHTS AND WELFARE; SECURE PROFESSIONAL AUTONOMY; UNITE EDUCATORS FOR EFFECTIVE CITIZENSHIP; PROMOTE AND PROTECT HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS; AND OBTAIN FOR ITS MEMBERS THE BENEFITS OF AN INDEPENDENT, UNITED EDUCATION PROFESSION.