OEA is a local affiliate of the Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA) and the National Education Association (NEA). NEA is America’a oldest and largest organization dedicated to advancing the cause of public education. Founded in 1857, the NEA proudly claims 2.7 million members who work at every level of education, from pre-schools to universities. NEA has affiliates in all states, as well as in 13,000 towns and cities across the U.S.