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NEARI Legislative Program

We are a voice for every student and an advocate for worker rights and working conditions.
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All students deserve an education that inspires them, encourages their curiosity, and prepares them for success. 

All educators deserve the support, resources, and time to do their jobs well, and the security to retire with dignity.

Through NEARI member advocacy at the Statehouse, we work to create public pre-K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and public services that are worthy of all Rhode Islanders, and to build a more fair, just, and equitable nation for everyone.

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Lobby Day

On Lobby Day YOU get to use YOUR VOICE to talk with legislators and urge them to support strong public education and good paying jobs for all.
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Letters & Testimony

NEARI speaks up for the rights of students. Browse recent messages to legislators, and add your voice.
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NEARI Members smile with a legislator on the floor at the Capitol on Lobby Day 2024.

Contact Your Legislators

Sharing your stories and experiences can galvanize, warn, and persuade legislators in a way that facts and statistics do not. Use these tips to make an impact.
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Bills in the Legislature

Learn NEARI's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools

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Our Association is a remarkable blend of union and professional organization, with a proud history of serving Rhode Island. Since its inception in 1845, our members have been at the center of every struggle to advance the finest of American dreams: the promise of a quality public education for every child. One in every 100 Rhode Islanders is a member - chances are, you know us already!
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