ABOUT US
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WE ARE...
FOCUSED ON EDUCATION
Our mission is to promote education reform for the benefit of all North Carolina children while ensuring the recruitment, development and retention of qualified educators.
ADVOCATES
We strive to advocate for our members to advance and protect their interests, and to amplify their voice and power.
STATE-BASED
NATIONALLY SUPPORTED
Our focus remains on NC educators, students, and communities, while our affiliation with AFT grants access to national-level resources.
COMMUNITY ORIENTED
We work hard to engage with NC communities in pursuit of the betterment of public education, school communities, and all North Carolinians.
AFFORDABLE
We believe educators should enjoy the best services and benefits at a reasonable cost. We continually strive to make protection and involvement accessible to all educators.
How AFPENC is different
The American Federation of Professional Educators in North Carolina, AFT (AFPENC) is a pragmatic, results-driven organization committed to strengthening public education across North Carolina.
We are strong advocates for teachers and school staff, working to ensure their voices are represented in policy decisions that impact classrooms and students. AFPENC prioritizes building productive, professional relationships with legislators to advance practical, student-centered education policy in the state.
At the same time, we deliver tangible value to our members through services such as student loan forgiveness workshops, professional liability insurance, employment support, and high-quality professional development for license renewal.
By joining AFPENC, you are uniting to lift our profession, fight for the resources our schools deserve, and ensure that every educator feels valued, supported, and heard.
AFPENC serves as a trusted partner for policymakers seeking practical, classroom-informed solutions that support both educators and students.
AFPENC Objective
The objective of AFPENC is to champion fairness, democracy, and opportunity for our members while protecting public sovereignty over education.
Together, we advocate for high-quality public education, recognizing that strong working conditions for educators and school staff are essential to student success. Through our collective voice, organizing, and community engagement, we work to strengthen and protect the professions working in education and ensure that every student and family has the opportunity to thrive.
We further commit to advancing the right of public school educators and staff to a meaningful voice in decisions affecting their work, including the pursuit of collective bargaining and other mechanisms that promote fair compensation, safe and respectful working conditions, and professional dignity.
