We represent more than 10 million members dedicated to improving student learning in America’s public schools.

Our Mission:
The Learning First Alliance is an alliance of associations advancing trust, investment, and equity in public education for each and every learner.
We believe:
  • Strong and effective public education is essential to America’s future and economic success.
  • The more we work and learn from each other and others involved in education, the better we serve students.
  • Members of LFA organizations are employing innovative and successful solutions to education challenges in schools across the country.

Member Organizations

AASA, The School Superintendents Association
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
American Federation of Teachers
American School Counselor Association  
Consortium for School Networking  
Learning Forward
National Association of Elementary School Principals 
National Education Association
National PTA  
National School Boards Association
National School Public Relations Association
PDK International

Our History

In the early years, LFA commissioned a number of research studies, creating work that guided the thinking of the field. Early publications included topics on reading and literacy; mathematics instruction for schools, teachers, and parents; safe and supportive learning communities; and recruitment and retention of effective teachers and administrators.