10 - Visit the City of Mile High City, Denver Colorado. The NEA annual meeting will be held July 3–July 7 2025 in Denver, Colorado
9 - There are 13 seats open for the South Dakota Delegation
8 - All positions are fully funded by SDEA
7 - It’s the world's largest democratic deliberative assembly
6 - The Representative Assembly adopts the strategic plan and budget, resolutions, the Legislative Program, and other policies of the Association
5 - Submit New Business Items for the the entire assembly to consider
4 - The opportunity to explore the capital of Colorado and breathe in air at the elevation of 5,280 feet above sea level
3 - Build lasting friendships with other South Dakota delegates
2 - Experience a true sense of belonging. The RA consists of approximately 6,000 educator delegates representing state and local affiliates, student members, retired members, and other segments of the united education profession
1 - BE the VOICE that will set policy for the National Education Association and advance the interests of public education
Candidate declarations are due January 15, 2026.
There are 13 seats open for the 2026 NEA RA Delegate election:
All positions are fully funded by SDEA.
Western-Two delegates; Plains-One delegate; EGL-One delegate; Eastern Prairie-Two delegates; SEE-One delegate; One Minority At-Large** delegate; Five At-Large delegates
** this position represents SDEA’s ethnic minority members but is open to any active or active-ESP member
Note: Please include a 50-word statement of why you are running for delegate to the NEA RA You may contact SDEA President, Stephanie Hageman at [email protected] or the SDEA Board of Directors’ Election Staff Liaison, Brooke Quinlivan at [email protected].
