Together, we will make a difference.
Marie Neisess
President CCEA
From the President's Desk
As the Clark County Education Association (CCEA) President, I am extremely honored to represent more than 18,000 educators in the Clark County School District. CCEA has become the political leader for CCSD educators. We have consistently fought for a solid educational policy and the funding to support our students and educators’ success. Leading the charge on social justice issues, ensuring safe, well-funded public schools, and having a voice within our schools to support those needs.
For the past several Legislative Sessions, CCEA has been the only union in Clark County consistently fighting for more money for salaries and benefits. During the 2023 Legislative Session, CCEA was instrumental in obtaining a historic contract win. We worked closely with legislators and the governor to secure significant increases in education funding and improve education in Nevada. We advocated for ten legislative bills that were passed into law. This work could not have been accomplished without the voices of our dedicated educators who testified throughout the Legislative Session, helping us achieve historic wins. None of that would be possible without the active participation and the level of engagement of our CCEA members. As I reflect on the past school year, I am incredibly grateful for the dedication of our members who joined the fight for a new contract.
While we had significant wins in Carson City, the fight to improve education in Nevada goes forward. CCSD continues to struggle with recruiting while educators leave the district in record numbers and class sizes remain some of the largest in the nation. Many of our classrooms have instructors who are not fully credentialed. Most disturbing, those Clark County schools serving a majority of students of color and students living in poverty experience the highest educator turnover rates. These staff changes have an enormous negative impact on students’ education.
During my second term as the CCEA President, we must continue to focus on advocating for students and educators. The fight for our profession isn’t new, but we will work to change the landscape of education by working together. We must fight as a team to accomplish some very specific outcomes over the next few years. It matters that we have safe communities, welcoming and well-funded public schools, affordable healthcare, good wages, a secure retirement, and a voice within our schools supporting these needs.
I look forward to continuing to fight alongside you as we work to improve public education together.
Our Vision &
Mission statement
The Clark County Education Association is an independent union of educators acting as change agents to elevate the education profession by ensuring that we E.D.U.C.A.T.E.:
Ensure safe and just working conditions is paramount to our members
Driven by members we will succeed
Understanding and addressing the needs of our society through parent and community partnerships is critical for our future
Committed to social justice is a path we must take
Advancing our members through professional learning
Targeting adequate funding for public education is the most important task at hand
Engaging members in the decision-making process determines the course we chart
Within the next five years, we as the Clark County Education Association will:
- Engage in bipartisan relationships to ensure adequate funding for public education, and ensure we are the pre-eminent voice on education policy and reform.
- Continue to provide professional development opportunities for licensed professionals.A member-driven political force.
- Be a driving force in building community partnerships.
- Take a stand on social justice issues that impact our students, members, and community.
- Engage members in the work of the mission and vision.
To achieve this vision, the Clark County Education Association will empower our members, engage the Clark County School District, and build bridges within the community.
The Clark County Education Association is a union of educators committed to elevating the education profession ensuring safe and just working conditions, and economic security for educators, through collective advocacy for the advancement of free, universal, quality public education.
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