To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service in any field of education

To advance the professional interest and position of women in education

To initiate, endorse, and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interests of education and of women educators

To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women educators from other countries To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate effectively in a world society.