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About EdTA

The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is an international nonprofit that serves as the professional association for theatre educators. EdTA is the parent organization of the International Thespian Society, a student honor society that has inducted more than 2.5 million Thespians since 1929. Additionally, EdTA operates the Educational Theatre Foundation, the organization’s philanthropic arm dedicated to increasing opportunity and access to school theatre.

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Our Vision

Building a global community of creative problem-solvers, effective collaborators, and empathetic individuals through theatre.

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Our Mission

EdTA inspires and supports theatre educators to deliver equitable, transformative learning experiences for all.

Who We Are

Radical Belonging

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At EdTA, we promote radical belonging – creating spaces where every student, teacher, volunteer, and guest feels seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.

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Our History

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EdTA’s roots date back to 1929, when the International Thespian Society was founded. Learn more about the formation and history of our organization.

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Strategic Plan

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EdTA’s strategic plan envisions ambitious goals for the future. Learn more about how the plan drives our work to inspire theatre educators to transform lives.

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Annual Report

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The heart of a healthy association is transparency with members and the public. Explore how EdTA has made strides towards achieving its goals over the past year. 

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Our Core Values

  • Every individual has the opportunity to make a difference.
  • Take care of yourself and your colleagues.
  • Cultivate each person’s skills, strengths, and talents.
  • Be respectful, considerate, and honest with each other.
  • Define success.
  • Be open to and embrace positive change.
  • Look outside the walls of EdTA. Learn and document new ways to do things better.
  • Take risks – turn both successes and failures into lessons learned.
  • The best ideas, performance, and results come through collaboration.
  • Focus on the objective and challenge ideas, not people.
  • Be kind, assertive, and supportive, even when there is disagreement.
  • Support the final decision.
  • Celebrate individuality and honor diversity.
  • Engage fully.
  • Bring joy and optimism to your work.

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Our Codes and Policies

Interested in learning more about how EdTA is governed and operated? Explore our code of regulations defining the organization’s mission, leadership structure, and membership policies.

We encourage members to view EdTA’s safety and reporting policy, which reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive, professional, and anti-racist environment in all activities. Reports can be made anonymously through a third-party hosted online form or phone hotline.

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