LAE works to promote, advance, and protect public education, the education profession, and the rights and interests of our members.
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LAE works to promote, advance, and protect public education, the education profession, and the rights and interests of our members.
Simply put, educators deserve professional pay for professional work — and the members of LAE are the premiere advocates fighting to ensure you’re paid what you’re worth. This also means stopping legislative cuts to your benefits such as health insurance and retirement.
From the local school board to the state legislature, elected officials are making decisions that impact your schools — join our union and be a part of the discussion. LAE members form the strongest voice advocating for educators and students across Louisiana. We’re fighting against the standardized test regime, raising the need for fair evaluations, and standing in solidarity to secure fair wages for every worker in our schools.
Being an educator can be stressful — but you’re not alone. LAE members have a support system of thousands of educators and LAE staff who live and work in your district. Whether you’re a new teacher who needs advice on a difficult classroom or a food service worker that’s pushing back against student lunch debt – our union members are here to provide support, experience, and their voices to your needs.
LAE is one of the largest providers of high-quality professional development trainings in the state. Take part in continuing education in everything from classroom management to teacher evaluations.
Do you have big dreams to help your students and school? LAE has access to robust leadership training courses that will give you the skills to be an effective leader in your school, community, and state.
Members get access to the best team of education law experts in the state. Having our liability insurance makes sure that LAE has you covered.
Members can take advantage of deep discounts on vacations, movie tickets, life insurance, cars and more.
Being a teacher isn’t a job, its a calling. It’s also personally rewarding and professionally demanding. That’s why the LAE strives to provide you with the support you need to be great at what you do!”
Being a part of a union gives me a powerful feeling of strength, knowing I’m standing alongside my colleagues in our efforts to best support the students we serve.”
LAE values the work of every single professional working in our schools. From paras and school secretaries to school bus drivers and custodians. The association provides us with a level of professional support that is unmatched.”
No other professional organization does more for educators across Louisiana. With your support, we can protect our profession today, and for the next generation of teachers.