Arizona Education Association
@arizonaea.bsky.social
We are the labor union for public school employees in Arizona, dedicated to quality public education for every child. We are #REDforED 🍎👩🏽🏫📚✏️🚍
Earlier this week, our union was proud to host about 150 union education leaders from across the country for two days of organizing, solidarity-building, and collective learning.
November 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Earlier this week, our union was proud to host about 150 union education leaders from across the country for two days of organizing, solidarity-building, and collective learning.
Want to strengthen your language skills to better connect with students and parents?
Next Tuesday (11/18) from 5-7 pm MST, AEA is hosting our monthly "Practicing Language For Your Profession" virtual series to help members improve their fluency & connect in Spanish and English. Sign up to join us 👇
Next Tuesday (11/18) from 5-7 pm MST, AEA is hosting our monthly "Practicing Language For Your Profession" virtual series to help members improve their fluency & connect in Spanish and English. Sign up to join us 👇
ONLINE - Practicing Language For Your Profession/Practicando El Idioma Para Su Profesion · Arizona Education Association
Want to sharpen your Spanish skills? Want to better connect with your students and parents? Join us for the "Practice Language for Your Profession" series. This is an opportunity for members who wish...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Want to strengthen your language skills to better connect with students and parents?
Next Tuesday (11/18) from 5-7 pm MST, AEA is hosting our monthly "Practicing Language For Your Profession" virtual series to help members improve their fluency & connect in Spanish and English. Sign up to join us 👇
Next Tuesday (11/18) from 5-7 pm MST, AEA is hosting our monthly "Practicing Language For Your Profession" virtual series to help members improve their fluency & connect in Spanish and English. Sign up to join us 👇
For seven weeks, House Speaker Mike Johnson refused to seat Adelita Grijalva, leaving more than 800,000 Arizonans without a voice in Congress and breaking from long-standing precedent that allows Congress to be seated during a shutdown.
Today, his shameful delay is over.
Today, his shameful delay is over.
More than seven weeks after her special election victory, Adelita Grijalva stood on the House floor and took the oath of office Wednesday, marking the end of a bitter standoff with Speaker Mike Johnson, who had refused to seat her during the record government shutdown.
nbcnews.to/4hY5iZA
nbcnews.to/4hY5iZA
November 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
For seven weeks, House Speaker Mike Johnson refused to seat Adelita Grijalva, leaving more than 800,000 Arizonans without a voice in Congress and breaking from long-standing precedent that allows Congress to be seated during a shutdown.
Today, his shameful delay is over.
Today, his shameful delay is over.
On Tribal lands and in military communities, school districts rely on Impact Aid to cover teacher salaries, full-day kindergarten, and other costs. But the government shutdown means those payments are on hold – forcing districts to suspend after-school programs, school meals, and more
The shutdown is hurting schools whose budgets are mostly federal money
The government shutdown has cut off funds for some school systems that rely on federal money for the bulk of their budgets
www.independent.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
On Tribal lands and in military communities, school districts rely on Impact Aid to cover teacher salaries, full-day kindergarten, and other costs. But the government shutdown means those payments are on hold – forcing districts to suspend after-school programs, school meals, and more
From heroes in uniform to heroes in the classroom.
This Veterans Day, our union is proud to honor and celebrate the Arizona veterans who are continuing their service as public school educators.
This Veterans Day, our union is proud to honor and celebrate the Arizona veterans who are continuing their service as public school educators.
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
From heroes in uniform to heroes in the classroom.
This Veterans Day, our union is proud to honor and celebrate the Arizona veterans who are continuing their service as public school educators.
This Veterans Day, our union is proud to honor and celebrate the Arizona veterans who are continuing their service as public school educators.
During this fall’s elections, union educators fought hard to pass bonds and overrides to fund safe schools and great programs.
@azcentral.com spoke to local leaders in the Phoenix Union, Phoenix Elementary, Isaac, and Deer Valley districts about what the results mean to them. Read their stories 👇
@azcentral.com spoke to local leaders in the Phoenix Union, Phoenix Elementary, Isaac, and Deer Valley districts about what the results mean to them. Read their stories 👇
Valley voters backed school bonds, overrides. What does that mean for public education?
Many school districts across the Valley saw huge wins among voters with the majority of funding questions on Tuesday's ballot on track to pass.
www.azcentral.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
During this fall’s elections, union educators fought hard to pass bonds and overrides to fund safe schools and great programs.
@azcentral.com spoke to local leaders in the Phoenix Union, Phoenix Elementary, Isaac, and Deer Valley districts about what the results mean to them. Read their stories 👇
@azcentral.com spoke to local leaders in the Phoenix Union, Phoenix Elementary, Isaac, and Deer Valley districts about what the results mean to them. Read their stories 👇
“It’s a clear indicator that the lack of investments in our public schools results in quality educators leaving the profession,” Arizona Education Association president @marisolgarciaaz.bsky.social said.
Arizona teachers are poorly paid and Arizona's schools are chronically underfunded. Would you stick around?
More than 1,000 Arizona teachers have quit since July. Why?
Arizona teachers are poorly paid and Arizona's schools are chronically underfunded. Would you stick around?
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
“It’s a clear indicator that the lack of investments in our public schools results in quality educators leaving the profession,” Arizona Education Association president @marisolgarciaaz.bsky.social said.
🎉 Big wins for Arizona public schools! Thanks to 400+ union educators and allies who knocked on nearly 30,000 doors, voters approved bonds and overrides statewide in Tuesday's elections — funding full-day kindergarten, smaller classes, critical safety repairs, and essential programs.
November 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
🎉 Big wins for Arizona public schools! Thanks to 400+ union educators and allies who knocked on nearly 30,000 doors, voters approved bonds and overrides statewide in Tuesday's elections — funding full-day kindergarten, smaller classes, critical safety repairs, and essential programs.
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The Arizona Education Association seeks a Graphic Design & Communications Specialist to be based in Phoenix, AZ. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @arizonaea.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The Arizona Education Association seeks a Graphic Design & Communications Specialist to be based in Phoenix, AZ. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @arizonaea.bsky.social
Tune in: AEA President @marisolgarciaaz.bsky.social is joining Craig Harris on @12newsnow.bsky.social to discuss tonight’s elections and what they mean for our schools.
Watch at 8 pm MST on 12+ (streaming) and after the Suns game (around 9 pm MST) on @12news.
Watch at 8 pm MST on 12+ (streaming) and after the Suns game (around 9 pm MST) on @12news.
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Tune in: AEA President @marisolgarciaaz.bsky.social is joining Craig Harris on @12newsnow.bsky.social to discuss tonight’s elections and what they mean for our schools.
Watch at 8 pm MST on 12+ (streaming) and after the Suns game (around 9 pm MST) on @12news.
Watch at 8 pm MST on 12+ (streaming) and after the Suns game (around 9 pm MST) on @12news.
Over the weekend, bad-faith actors mobilized an online mob against educators in the Vail School District.
We are horrified by the death threats that followed, and we urge law enforcement to protect the Vail community. Vail educators deserve privacy and grace during this time.
We are horrified by the death threats that followed, and we urge law enforcement to protect the Vail community. Vail educators deserve privacy and grace during this time.
November 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Over the weekend, bad-faith actors mobilized an online mob against educators in the Vail School District.
We are horrified by the death threats that followed, and we urge law enforcement to protect the Vail community. Vail educators deserve privacy and grace during this time.
We are horrified by the death threats that followed, and we urge law enforcement to protect the Vail community. Vail educators deserve privacy and grace during this time.
Strong unions make rural schools stronger.
In Chino Valley, proud union educators and their allies came together in October for a member social to share stories, build solidarity, and plan for the future.
From small towns to big cities, life is better in a union. 💪
In Chino Valley, proud union educators and their allies came together in October for a member social to share stories, build solidarity, and plan for the future.
From small towns to big cities, life is better in a union. 💪
November 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Strong unions make rural schools stronger.
In Chino Valley, proud union educators and their allies came together in October for a member social to share stories, build solidarity, and plan for the future.
From small towns to big cities, life is better in a union. 💪
In Chino Valley, proud union educators and their allies came together in October for a member social to share stories, build solidarity, and plan for the future.
From small towns to big cities, life is better in a union. 💪
Arizona educators are ready to win big in this year's bond & override elections!
Across our state, union members are knocking on doors & talking to their neighbors about these critical investments in our schools.
Have a few hours to help? Sign up to volunteer w/us: www.mobilize.us/aea/?tag_ids...
Across our state, union members are knocking on doors & talking to their neighbors about these critical investments in our schools.
Have a few hours to help? Sign up to volunteer w/us: www.mobilize.us/aea/?tag_ids...
October 31, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Arizona educators are ready to win big in this year's bond & override elections!
Across our state, union members are knocking on doors & talking to their neighbors about these critical investments in our schools.
Have a few hours to help? Sign up to volunteer w/us: www.mobilize.us/aea/?tag_ids...
Across our state, union members are knocking on doors & talking to their neighbors about these critical investments in our schools.
Have a few hours to help? Sign up to volunteer w/us: www.mobilize.us/aea/?tag_ids...
Heads-up! Today (10/28) is the LAST day to mail your ballot to ensure it arrives by Election Day.
Make sure to vote YES on any local school bonds or overrides and put your ballot in the mail - your local public schools are counting on you! 🍎🏫
Make sure to vote YES on any local school bonds or overrides and put your ballot in the mail - your local public schools are counting on you! 🍎🏫
October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Heads-up! Today (10/28) is the LAST day to mail your ballot to ensure it arrives by Election Day.
Make sure to vote YES on any local school bonds or overrides and put your ballot in the mail - your local public schools are counting on you! 🍎🏫
Make sure to vote YES on any local school bonds or overrides and put your ballot in the mail - your local public schools are counting on you! 🍎🏫
This year, five districts in Pinal County are asking voters to approve bonds and overrides to bring much-needed funding into local schools.
Read more from Pinal Central about what these measures mean for our students — and don’t forget to vote!👇
Read more from Pinal Central about what these measures mean for our students — and don’t forget to vote!👇
Capital needs outpace state funding, prompting Pinal bond measures
Four Pinal County school districts are asking voters to approve millions in new school bonds for needed capital improvements, which some argue are the result of shortfalls in state education
www.pinalcentral.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This year, five districts in Pinal County are asking voters to approve bonds and overrides to bring much-needed funding into local schools.
Read more from Pinal Central about what these measures mean for our students — and don’t forget to vote!👇
Read more from Pinal Central about what these measures mean for our students — and don’t forget to vote!👇
“Anastasia Jimenez, president of the Classified Employee Association, said the M&O overrides help retain some of the school’s most valuable employees."
Phoenix Union’s override is an investment in students, educators, and a strong future for the city. That's why we're voting YES for PXU!
Phoenix Union’s override is an investment in students, educators, and a strong future for the city. That's why we're voting YES for PXU!
Advocates push for Arizona school budget override funding
There are two budget overrides on ballots in Phoenix, to use property taxes to supplement public education resources, staffing and maintenance.
cronkitenews.azpbs.org
October 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
“Anastasia Jimenez, president of the Classified Employee Association, said the M&O overrides help retain some of the school’s most valuable employees."
Phoenix Union’s override is an investment in students, educators, and a strong future for the city. That's why we're voting YES for PXU!
Phoenix Union’s override is an investment in students, educators, and a strong future for the city. That's why we're voting YES for PXU!
Friendship, food, and solidarity 🍔✨
Last weekend, Peoria Education Association members came together for their first-ever PEA Family Cookout & Canned Food Drive — supporting PUSD families in need and celebrating what it means to be #UnionStrong.
Last weekend, Peoria Education Association members came together for their first-ever PEA Family Cookout & Canned Food Drive — supporting PUSD families in need and celebrating what it means to be #UnionStrong.
October 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Friendship, food, and solidarity 🍔✨
Last weekend, Peoria Education Association members came together for their first-ever PEA Family Cookout & Canned Food Drive — supporting PUSD families in need and celebrating what it means to be #UnionStrong.
Last weekend, Peoria Education Association members came together for their first-ever PEA Family Cookout & Canned Food Drive — supporting PUSD families in need and celebrating what it means to be #UnionStrong.
When the bathrooms flood at Apollo Middle School, a four-minute trip becomes a 20-minute journey across campus.
That's just one of the reasons Sunnyside educators are fighting to pass Prop 416 this fall. Sunnyside EA's own Rachael Eggebeen spoke with KOLD about what this bond means. WATCH:
That's just one of the reasons Sunnyside educators are fighting to pass Prop 416 this fall. Sunnyside EA's own Rachael Eggebeen spoke with KOLD about what this bond means. WATCH:
October 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
When the bathrooms flood at Apollo Middle School, a four-minute trip becomes a 20-minute journey across campus.
That's just one of the reasons Sunnyside educators are fighting to pass Prop 416 this fall. Sunnyside EA's own Rachael Eggebeen spoke with KOLD about what this bond means. WATCH:
That's just one of the reasons Sunnyside educators are fighting to pass Prop 416 this fall. Sunnyside EA's own Rachael Eggebeen spoke with KOLD about what this bond means. WATCH:
Central Phoenix says YES to investing in our public schools!
Today, proud union educators rallied with Secretary of State Fontes before hitting the streets to get out the vote for bonds and overrides in the Phoenix Union, Phoenix Elementary, Roosevelt & Isaac school districts.
Today, proud union educators rallied with Secretary of State Fontes before hitting the streets to get out the vote for bonds and overrides in the Phoenix Union, Phoenix Elementary, Roosevelt & Isaac school districts.
October 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Central Phoenix says YES to investing in our public schools!
Today, proud union educators rallied with Secretary of State Fontes before hitting the streets to get out the vote for bonds and overrides in the Phoenix Union, Phoenix Elementary, Roosevelt & Isaac school districts.
Today, proud union educators rallied with Secretary of State Fontes before hitting the streets to get out the vote for bonds and overrides in the Phoenix Union, Phoenix Elementary, Roosevelt & Isaac school districts.
Ballots are out & Central Phoenix union educators are ready to win more funding for their schools!
On Saturday morning, AEA members will rally with Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to get out the vote for critical school bond and override measures. RSVP to join us!👇
www.mobilize.us/aea/event/85...
On Saturday morning, AEA members will rally with Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to get out the vote for critical school bond and override measures. RSVP to join us!👇
www.mobilize.us/aea/event/85...
Oct. 18 Phoenix Canvass | with Secretary of State Adrian Fontes · Arizona Education Association
Arrive 8:00-8:15 a.m. At 8:30 sharp, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes will kick-off this south and central Phoenix canvass -- Let's move public education voters to get their ballots in with a YES for ...
www.mobilize.us
October 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Ballots are out & Central Phoenix union educators are ready to win more funding for their schools!
On Saturday morning, AEA members will rally with Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to get out the vote for critical school bond and override measures. RSVP to join us!👇
www.mobilize.us/aea/event/85...
On Saturday morning, AEA members will rally with Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to get out the vote for critical school bond and override measures. RSVP to join us!👇
www.mobilize.us/aea/event/85...
Did you know your NEA membership can save you hundreds of $$ a year with discounts & special offers?
Every month, NEA hosts 15-minute virtual sessions to help you make the most of your benefits.
✅ New to NEA benefits? Start here: www.neamb.com/start
🗓️ Next session: 11/3, 4:30pm MST
Register 👇
Every month, NEA hosts 15-minute virtual sessions to help you make the most of your benefits.
✅ New to NEA benefits? Start here: www.neamb.com/start
🗓️ Next session: 11/3, 4:30pm MST
Register 👇
NEA Member Benefits - Member Engagement
Thank you for attending a presentation and/or your interest in NEA MB. Take the next step to make the most of your membership.
www.neamb.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Did you know your NEA membership can save you hundreds of $$ a year with discounts & special offers?
Every month, NEA hosts 15-minute virtual sessions to help you make the most of your benefits.
✅ New to NEA benefits? Start here: www.neamb.com/start
🗓️ Next session: 11/3, 4:30pm MST
Register 👇
Every month, NEA hosts 15-minute virtual sessions to help you make the most of your benefits.
✅ New to NEA benefits? Start here: www.neamb.com/start
🗓️ Next session: 11/3, 4:30pm MST
Register 👇
The Trump administration is firing hundreds of staffers who work on special education programs at the Department of Education — putting our special needs students & their future at risk.
AEA President Marisol Garcia spoke to the Arizona Republic about what these cuts mean for AZ families. Read ⬇️
AEA President Marisol Garcia spoke to the Arizona Republic about what these cuts mean for AZ families. Read ⬇️
What do firings at federal special education office mean for Arizona?
A round of Trump layoffs hit all employees in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, except a small number of top officials.
www.azcentral.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Trump administration is firing hundreds of staffers who work on special education programs at the Department of Education — putting our special needs students & their future at risk.
AEA President Marisol Garcia spoke to the Arizona Republic about what these cuts mean for AZ families. Read ⬇️
AEA President Marisol Garcia spoke to the Arizona Republic about what these cuts mean for AZ families. Read ⬇️
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As the government shutdown continues, @arizonaea.bsky.social members are on Capitol Hill meeting with Arizona’s congressional delegation to urge lawmakers to protect students by stopping cuts to public education and fully funding programs for students with disabilities. #WeAreNEA
Arizona educators work to meet with Congress members amidst shutdown
As the government shutdown continues, educators from Arizona’s largest education union are in Washington, D.C. for a national conference.
www.abc15.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
As the government shutdown continues, @arizonaea.bsky.social members are on Capitol Hill meeting with Arizona’s congressional delegation to urge lawmakers to protect students by stopping cuts to public education and fully funding programs for students with disabilities. #WeAreNEA
On Indigenous Peoples' Day & every day, our union is honored to recognize & celebrate all the outstanding educators from Arizona's Tribal communities.
We are proud to stand together in the fight for better-funded schools, equitable investments in education & a bright future for every Native child.
We are proud to stand together in the fight for better-funded schools, equitable investments in education & a bright future for every Native child.
October 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
On Indigenous Peoples' Day & every day, our union is honored to recognize & celebrate all the outstanding educators from Arizona's Tribal communities.
We are proud to stand together in the fight for better-funded schools, equitable investments in education & a bright future for every Native child.
We are proud to stand together in the fight for better-funded schools, equitable investments in education & a bright future for every Native child.
Today's rain couldn't stop Higley Education Association members from getting out the vote for their override!
A YES vote on the Higley override means:
🍎 Higher pay to attract & retain educators & keep class sizes small.
🎨 $ for specials like art, music, library & PE.
🏫 Safe & secure campuses.
A YES vote on the Higley override means:
🍎 Higher pay to attract & retain educators & keep class sizes small.
🎨 $ for specials like art, music, library & PE.
🏫 Safe & secure campuses.
October 11, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Today's rain couldn't stop Higley Education Association members from getting out the vote for their override!
A YES vote on the Higley override means:
🍎 Higher pay to attract & retain educators & keep class sizes small.
🎨 $ for specials like art, music, library & PE.
🏫 Safe & secure campuses.
A YES vote on the Higley override means:
🍎 Higher pay to attract & retain educators & keep class sizes small.
🎨 $ for specials like art, music, library & PE.
🏫 Safe & secure campuses.