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"The NEA began as a professional association" is the difference between National Education Association (NEA) and American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
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- The NEA is a "professional organization" whereas the AFT is a union organization that is traditionally run.
- NEA, National Education Association was founded in "1857 in Philadelphia". This is formed as to address the concerns of the teachers, abilities, betterment, rights, duties etc.
- The aim of AFT is to provide high quality healthcare, education, public services with economic opportunities for the students as well as their families including communities.
- It was founded on 15 April 1916. Around 70 percent of the teachers are in the unions or employee associations.
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