Kentucky Education Association

Kentucky Education Association Kentucky Education Association (KEA) KEA is a voluntary membership organization for school employees. It is the largest professional association in Kentucky.

Since its founding in 1857, KEA and its members have been champions for public education, children, and the employment rights of public school employees. This advocacy has taken the form of lobbying for improved education funding, safe schools, better materials, smaller class sizes, and the empowerment of school employees and parents. KEA has a broad base of member practitioners in public educatio

n, including K-12 public school teachers and classified support professional employees, school administrators, the Workforce Development Cabinet, Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), college students preparing to become teachers, and retired educators. KEA is affiliated with the National Education Association and has local affiliates in every school district. KEA decisions are made and elections are held in a democratic manner, based on the principles of one person-one vote and secret ballot. KEA members are in charge of their organization. KEA is organized into 13 district associations whose members elect the KEA Board of Directors, the organization's governing body. KEA members also elect delegates to the annual Delegate Assembly, the highest policy making body of the organization, and to the NEA Delegate Assembly, the highest governing body of the National Education Association. KEA's president and vice president are released from their classrooms to work full-time for the children and employees of Kentucky's public schools. KEA's staff structure is organized under the direction of its Executive Director. More than 55 staff members work in the Association's 15 offices located around the state. At the local, state, and national level, KEA is committed to improving public education by helping teachers teach and students learn. KEA is helping its members make a real difference in improving Kentucky's public schools.

05/29/2026

KEA President Joel Wolford has a message to our members, and all educators! Happy Summer!

Want to know more about apprenticeship pathways and opportunities for your students and how to plug them in to a rewardi...
05/28/2026

Want to know more about apprenticeship pathways and opportunities for your students and how to plug them in to a rewarding career?

Our friends at the KY Building & Construction Trades Council of the AFL-CIO are offering just that opportunity. Check it out and learn more!

What do you think about social media's effects on school children? Breathitt County School District decided to take acti...
05/28/2026

What do you think about social media's effects on school children? Breathitt County School District decided to take action.

Meta has settled the first of many lawsuits brought by school districts across the country that sued social media companies seeking compensation for costs they say they incurred dealing with children’s social media addiction and mental health harms.

We can't let the future of Kentucky--our children--fall behind.
05/27/2026

We can't let the future of Kentucky--our children--fall behind.

The report found the state enrolled 18,837 children, down by about 900 students from the previous school year.

05/27/2026
05/26/2026

Summer break is almost here, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the work Kentucky educators and education support professionals do every day.

Thank you for showing up for students, supporting one another, and strengthening public education. We hope you take time this summer to relax, travel, or just recharge for the year ahead. You've earned it!

On this Memorial Day, KEA honors all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and our freedoms.
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, KEA honors all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and our freedoms.

05/23/2026

Local leaders are essential to the work of Central District and to supporting educators across the region.

If you live or work in Mercer County, Corey Burns is your president of the Mercer County Education Association.

If you have questions, concerns, or would like to get involved, send us a message and we’ll be happy to connect you.

Wishing all of our members and their families a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend!
05/22/2026

Wishing all of our members and their families a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend!

Congratulations to Zach Dembo for winning the Primary Vote on Tuesday!
05/22/2026

Congratulations to Zach Dembo for winning the Primary Vote on Tuesday!

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