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 🍎👩🏽🏫📚✏️🚍
“A message for all of my Minnesota educators: We are your friends here in Arizona, and we stand in solidarity." #IceOutSchools
AEA teachers wear blue in solidarity with Minnesotans opposing ICE activity
Public school teachers with the labor union Arizona Education Association (AEA) wore blue on Friday.
It is their way of standing in solidarity with Minnesota educators as the state experiences a wave ...
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January 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
“A message for all of my Minnesota educators: We are your friends here in Arizona, and we stand in solidarity." #IceOutSchools
Arizona educators stand in solidarity with our @educationmn.bsky.social union siblings.
KEEP ICE OUT OF SCHOOLS.
KEEP ICE OUT OF SCHOOLS.
January 23, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Arizona educators stand in solidarity with our @educationmn.bsky.social union siblings.
KEEP ICE OUT OF SCHOOLS.
KEEP ICE OUT OF SCHOOLS.
Friday, January 23 is a DAY OF ACTION for Arizona educators to stand with our union siblings in Minnesota & nationwide.
Showing solidarity can be as simple as wearing blue on Friday, holding a walk-in, or just checking in with your neighbors to see how they are feeling. 1/2
Showing solidarity can be as simple as wearing blue on Friday, holding a walk-in, or just checking in with your neighbors to see how they are feeling. 1/2
January 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Friday, January 23 is a DAY OF ACTION for Arizona educators to stand with our union siblings in Minnesota & nationwide.
Showing solidarity can be as simple as wearing blue on Friday, holding a walk-in, or just checking in with your neighbors to see how they are feeling. 1/2
Showing solidarity can be as simple as wearing blue on Friday, holding a walk-in, or just checking in with your neighbors to see how they are feeling. 1/2
As educators, our goal isn’t just to teach - it's to help students prepare to be the brave, resilient & outspoken leaders the future demands.
As Tucson EA's Jim Byrne told KVOA, now is the time to listen to our students — to hear their fear & anger over ICE brutality in our communities.
As Tucson EA's Jim Byrne told KVOA, now is the time to listen to our students — to hear their fear & anger over ICE brutality in our communities.
January 22, 2026 at 2:34 AM
As educators, our goal isn’t just to teach - it's to help students prepare to be the brave, resilient & outspoken leaders the future demands.
As Tucson EA's Jim Byrne told KVOA, now is the time to listen to our students — to hear their fear & anger over ICE brutality in our communities.
As Tucson EA's Jim Byrne told KVOA, now is the time to listen to our students — to hear their fear & anger over ICE brutality in our communities.
Students can’t learn — and educators can’t teach — when we don't feel safe.
In solidarity with our union siblings in Minneapolis and across the country, Arizona union educators are taking part in a nationwide Day of Action on Friday, January 23 to demand that ICE stay away from our schools.
In solidarity with our union siblings in Minneapolis and across the country, Arizona union educators are taking part in a nationwide Day of Action on Friday, January 23 to demand that ICE stay away from our schools.
January 21, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Students can’t learn — and educators can’t teach — when we don't feel safe.
In solidarity with our union siblings in Minneapolis and across the country, Arizona union educators are taking part in a nationwide Day of Action on Friday, January 23 to demand that ICE stay away from our schools.
In solidarity with our union siblings in Minneapolis and across the country, Arizona union educators are taking part in a nationwide Day of Action on Friday, January 23 to demand that ICE stay away from our schools.
Today and every day, our union is proud to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring fight for equity and justice in public education and American life. 1/2
January 19, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Today and every day, our union is proud to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring fight for equity and justice in public education and American life. 1/2
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As educators, we have a moral and professional responsibility to keep all students safe, no matter where they were born or who they are.
We stand firmly with parents, neighbors, and faith leaders in Minneapolis and beyond to defend our schools and protect our students.
We stand firmly with parents, neighbors, and faith leaders in Minneapolis and beyond to defend our schools and protect our students.
January 17, 2026 at 6:56 PM
As educators, we have a moral and professional responsibility to keep all students safe, no matter where they were born or who they are.
We stand firmly with parents, neighbors, and faith leaders in Minneapolis and beyond to defend our schools and protect our students.
We stand firmly with parents, neighbors, and faith leaders in Minneapolis and beyond to defend our schools and protect our students.
Arizona's proud union educators had a place of honor in the Capitol today as AEA President Marisol Garcia joined Governor Katie Hobbs and Assistant Minority Leader @nancyforaz.bsky.social (an AEA member!) as their guest for the State of the State address.
January 12, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Arizona's proud union educators had a place of honor in the Capitol today as AEA President Marisol Garcia joined Governor Katie Hobbs and Assistant Minority Leader @nancyforaz.bsky.social (an AEA member!) as their guest for the State of the State address.
BREAKING: New polling shows that Arizona voters overwhelmingly support reforming our state's ESA voucher program — backing accountability, safety, and transparency reforms as the 2026 legislative session approaches.
January 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM
BREAKING: New polling shows that Arizona voters overwhelmingly support reforming our state's ESA voucher program — backing accountability, safety, and transparency reforms as the 2026 legislative session approaches.
Happy New Year, union educators!
Writing your resolutions for the new year? Add these to the list!
⭐ Talk to 3 colleagues (or more!) about joining the union
⭐ Register to vote ➡️ arizona.vote
⭐ Explore AEA’s free professional development offerings
➡️ arizonaea.org/PD
Writing your resolutions for the new year? Add these to the list!
⭐ Talk to 3 colleagues (or more!) about joining the union
⭐ Register to vote ➡️ arizona.vote
⭐ Explore AEA’s free professional development offerings
➡️ arizonaea.org/PD
January 1, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Happy New Year, union educators!
Writing your resolutions for the new year? Add these to the list!
⭐ Talk to 3 colleagues (or more!) about joining the union
⭐ Register to vote ➡️ arizona.vote
⭐ Explore AEA’s free professional development offerings
➡️ arizonaea.org/PD
Writing your resolutions for the new year? Add these to the list!
⭐ Talk to 3 colleagues (or more!) about joining the union
⭐ Register to vote ➡️ arizona.vote
⭐ Explore AEA’s free professional development offerings
➡️ arizonaea.org/PD
"Take a closer look at your retail salesperson or ride-hailing driver during the holiday season. They might be your child’s teacher."
Ashleigh — a longtime Florence teacher and union leader — spoke with the Washington Post about the economic strain caused by low teaching pay and rising inflation.
Ashleigh — a longtime Florence teacher and union leader — spoke with the Washington Post about the economic strain caused by low teaching pay and rising inflation.
The teachers working winter break jobs to make ends meet
Years after a wave of strikes spurred raises for educators, many still struggle to get by.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:06 PM
"Take a closer look at your retail salesperson or ride-hailing driver during the holiday season. They might be your child’s teacher."
Ashleigh — a longtime Florence teacher and union leader — spoke with the Washington Post about the economic strain caused by low teaching pay and rising inflation.
Ashleigh — a longtime Florence teacher and union leader — spoke with the Washington Post about the economic strain caused by low teaching pay and rising inflation.
Our union won't be silent as the Trump admin attacks educators & devalues our profession.
As regulators consider a new proposal to cut student loan options for educators pursuing advanced degrees, NEA is collecting stories about how a graduate degree helped your teaching. Share your story👇
As regulators consider a new proposal to cut student loan options for educators pursuing advanced degrees, NEA is collecting stories about how a graduate degree helped your teaching. Share your story👇
How has an advanced degree helped you be a better educator? | NEA
We are collecting stories to illustrate how advanced degrees help educators deepen their practice and help students reach their full potential.
www.nea.org
December 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Our union won't be silent as the Trump admin attacks educators & devalues our profession.
As regulators consider a new proposal to cut student loan options for educators pursuing advanced degrees, NEA is collecting stories about how a graduate degree helped your teaching. Share your story👇
As regulators consider a new proposal to cut student loan options for educators pursuing advanced degrees, NEA is collecting stories about how a graduate degree helped your teaching. Share your story👇
Trivia time: What is the Spanish word for STRIKE?
One correct answer will be chosen at random, and the winner will be highlighted in our next trivia spotlight!
One correct answer will be chosen at random, and the winner will be highlighted in our next trivia spotlight!
December 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Trivia time: What is the Spanish word for STRIKE?
One correct answer will be chosen at random, and the winner will be highlighted in our next trivia spotlight!
One correct answer will be chosen at random, and the winner will be highlighted in our next trivia spotlight!
Still looking for a gift for that special someone? Make it union-made with this holiday gift guide from our union siblings at the AFL-CIO.
From the classroom to the factory floor, life is better in a union. 🤝
From the classroom to the factory floor, life is better in a union. 🤝
Union-Made Holiday Gift Guide | AFL-CIO
Find that perfect holiday gift that carries a union label and is made in America.
aflcio.org
December 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Still looking for a gift for that special someone? Make it union-made with this holiday gift guide from our union siblings at the AFL-CIO.
From the classroom to the factory floor, life is better in a union. 🤝
From the classroom to the factory floor, life is better in a union. 🤝
You made it! 🎉🎉
As winter break begins, take a moment to congratulate yourself on your amazing accomplishments during the first part of the 2025-2026 school year.
Now is your time to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with the people you love.
As winter break begins, take a moment to congratulate yourself on your amazing accomplishments during the first part of the 2025-2026 school year.
Now is your time to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with the people you love.
December 20, 2025 at 1:09 AM
You made it! 🎉🎉
As winter break begins, take a moment to congratulate yourself on your amazing accomplishments during the first part of the 2025-2026 school year.
Now is your time to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with the people you love.
As winter break begins, take a moment to congratulate yourself on your amazing accomplishments during the first part of the 2025-2026 school year.
Now is your time to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with the people you love.
“Since August, when a federal judge blocked a Trump executive order that imperiled the funding, nothing has legally compelled Arizona to go to war against DEI.”
Phoenix New Times looked into the reality behind ADE’s efforts to end inclusive education in Arizona. Here's what they found:
Phoenix New Times looked into the reality behind ADE’s efforts to end inclusive education in Arizona. Here's what they found:
Horne one step closer in crusade to eradicate diversity from schools
The Arizona Board of Education voted to explore removing anything that's so-called "DEI" from state teaching standards.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
“Since August, when a federal judge blocked a Trump executive order that imperiled the funding, nothing has legally compelled Arizona to go to war against DEI.”
Phoenix New Times looked into the reality behind ADE’s efforts to end inclusive education in Arizona. Here's what they found:
Phoenix New Times looked into the reality behind ADE’s efforts to end inclusive education in Arizona. Here's what they found:
Worried about how the Trump administration’s proposed student loan caps will impact your future plans?
As your union fights to stop this harmful policy from moving forward, NEA’s policy experts have prepared a helpful explainer to explain the proposal and what it would cost educators.
More👇
As your union fights to stop this harmful policy from moving forward, NEA’s policy experts have prepared a helpful explainer to explain the proposal and what it would cost educators.
More👇
Graduate Student Loan Caps: End the Disrespect of our Profession | NEA
Your questions answered about the Trump administration's push to devalue educators' work.
www.nea.org
December 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Worried about how the Trump administration’s proposed student loan caps will impact your future plans?
As your union fights to stop this harmful policy from moving forward, NEA’s policy experts have prepared a helpful explainer to explain the proposal and what it would cost educators.
More👇
As your union fights to stop this harmful policy from moving forward, NEA’s policy experts have prepared a helpful explainer to explain the proposal and what it would cost educators.
More👇
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The Arizona Education Association seeks a Political Liaison to be based in Phoenix, AZ. Details can be found at unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @arizonaea.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The Arizona Education Association seeks a Political Liaison to be based in Phoenix, AZ. Details can be found at unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @arizonaea.bsky.social
Check your mailbox! The winter issue of THE ADVOCATE (our union's quarterly all-member magazine) lands this week, packed with valuable tips on AI in the classroom, highlights from the 2025 elections, details about next year’s Delegate Assembly, and more.
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Check your mailbox! The winter issue of THE ADVOCATE (our union's quarterly all-member magazine) lands this week, packed with valuable tips on AI in the classroom, highlights from the 2025 elections, details about next year’s Delegate Assembly, and more.
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Congratulations to our new—and maintaining!—National Board Certified Teachers 💜 And to all this year’s candidates, I see your effort and honor you striving!
December 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Congratulations to our new—and maintaining!—National Board Certified Teachers 💜 And to all this year’s candidates, I see your effort and honor you striving!
🚨 The State Board of Ed is considering a proposal to erase DEI from teaching standards — rolling back programs that help every student succeed.
Ahead of Monday's Board meeting, our union is urging the Board to reject this harmful proposal. Read our full letter:
www.arizonaea.org/sites/aea/fi...
Ahead of Monday's Board meeting, our union is urging the Board to reject this harmful proposal. Read our full letter:
www.arizonaea.org/sites/aea/fi...
December 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🚨 The State Board of Ed is considering a proposal to erase DEI from teaching standards — rolling back programs that help every student succeed.
Ahead of Monday's Board meeting, our union is urging the Board to reject this harmful proposal. Read our full letter:
www.arizonaea.org/sites/aea/fi...
Ahead of Monday's Board meeting, our union is urging the Board to reject this harmful proposal. Read our full letter:
www.arizonaea.org/sites/aea/fi...
Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month?
Arizona is home to many tribes with unique culture, history, and traditions. As a union, we're proud to uplift the stories & contributions of our Indigenous union siblings and their students.
Learn more about AZ's tribal communities:
Arizona is home to many tribes with unique culture, history, and traditions. As a union, we're proud to uplift the stories & contributions of our Indigenous union siblings and their students.
Learn more about AZ's tribal communities:
Member Tribes | Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
itcaonline.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month?
Arizona is home to many tribes with unique culture, history, and traditions. As a union, we're proud to uplift the stories & contributions of our Indigenous union siblings and their students.
Learn more about AZ's tribal communities:
Arizona is home to many tribes with unique culture, history, and traditions. As a union, we're proud to uplift the stories & contributions of our Indigenous union siblings and their students.
Learn more about AZ's tribal communities:
Happy Thanksgiving, union educators! This holiday, we are grateful to everyone who is using their voice to make our state a better place to teach, learn, and grow. 🦃🍎🙏
November 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, union educators! This holiday, we are grateful to everyone who is using their voice to make our state a better place to teach, learn, and grow. 🦃🍎🙏
Making a last-minute grocery run for Thanksgiving dinner?
Honor the work of our union siblings by choosing union-made products with this handy list from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. 👇
Honor the work of our union siblings by choosing union-made products with this handy list from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. 👇
November 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Making a last-minute grocery run for Thanksgiving dinner?
Honor the work of our union siblings by choosing union-made products with this handy list from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. 👇
Honor the work of our union siblings by choosing union-made products with this handy list from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. 👇
Congratulations to our amazing president @marisolgarciaaz.bsky.social on being named to the Power 50 — Capitol Times' annual list of the changemakers who hold the power and influence to shape Arizona's present and future.
There's power in a union — and Arizona educators aren't afraid to use it. 💪
There's power in a union — and Arizona educators aren't afraid to use it. 💪
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Congratulations to our amazing president @marisolgarciaaz.bsky.social on being named to the Power 50 — Capitol Times' annual list of the changemakers who hold the power and influence to shape Arizona's present and future.
There's power in a union — and Arizona educators aren't afraid to use it. 💪
There's power in a union — and Arizona educators aren't afraid to use it. 💪