Get Pro
Menu

AFT (American Federation of Teachers)

A major US labor union for teachers and other education and public service workers.

Stands for
American Federation of Teachers
Used in
United States
Topic
Organisations

Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.

Classfern Pro: report writer, Ask Fern, forum and jobs – no ads. What's in Pro Join the waiting list

NEA (union) (National Education Association) United States
The largest US labor union, representing teachers, education support staff and others.
Teachers' union All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
An organisation representing teachers in pay and conditions negotiations and individual cases, such as the NEU, NASUWT and NAHT in the UK or the NEA and AFT in the US.

More terms: Organisations

CASEL · College Board · EdReports · ETS · IES · NCES

More terms starting with A · Education glossary A–Z · Get a TIP for your class

Definitions are written by Classfern in our own words for teachers in the UK and the US. They are short explanations, not legal or official definitions: always check the official guidance for your country, nation or state. Classfern is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government department, inspectorate or exam board named here.