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 🍎👩🏽🏫📚✏️🚍
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. 💪
As the 2026 election season kicks into gear, our union is proud to recommend @marleneforaz.bsky.social as the best choice for public school educators in AZ-01.
We know Marlene will always stand with educators and support the amazing, fully-funded public schools that communities deserve. 🤝
We know Marlene will always stand with educators and support the amazing, fully-funded public schools that communities deserve. 🤝
November 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
As the 2026 election season kicks into gear, our union is proud to recommend @marleneforaz.bsky.social as the best choice for public school educators in AZ-01.
We know Marlene will always stand with educators and support the amazing, fully-funded public schools that communities deserve. 🤝
We know Marlene will always stand with educators and support the amazing, fully-funded public schools that communities deserve. 🤝
Happy Education Support Professionals Day!
Our union is proud to celebrate all of Arizona's amazing ESPs and the essential role they play in making every school a great place to work, learn, and grow. Cheers to you! 🙌
Our union is proud to celebrate all of Arizona's amazing ESPs and the essential role they play in making every school a great place to work, learn, and grow. Cheers to you! 🙌
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Happy Education Support Professionals Day!
Our union is proud to celebrate all of Arizona's amazing ESPs and the essential role they play in making every school a great place to work, learn, and grow. Cheers to you! 🙌
Our union is proud to celebrate all of Arizona's amazing ESPs and the essential role they play in making every school a great place to work, learn, and grow. Cheers to you! 🙌
As Arizona schools grapple with the use of AI, union educators are leading the way.
KTAR News showcased how two amazing teachers — Glendale Union EA's Amber Gould and Phoenix Union CTA's Gretchen Clifton — are responding to the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence. WATCH:
KTAR News showcased how two amazing teachers — Glendale Union EA's Amber Gould and Phoenix Union CTA's Gretchen Clifton — are responding to the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence. WATCH:
November 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
As Arizona schools grapple with the use of AI, union educators are leading the way.
KTAR News showcased how two amazing teachers — Glendale Union EA's Amber Gould and Phoenix Union CTA's Gretchen Clifton — are responding to the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence. WATCH:
KTAR News showcased how two amazing teachers — Glendale Union EA's Amber Gould and Phoenix Union CTA's Gretchen Clifton — are responding to the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence. WATCH:
When communities stand with their public schools, everyone wins! 🎉🏫
This week, Deer Valley Education Association union members held stand-outs to thank voters for passing Deer Valley’s much-needed override and supporting district schools.
This week, Deer Valley Education Association union members held stand-outs to thank voters for passing Deer Valley’s much-needed override and supporting district schools.
November 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
When communities stand with their public schools, everyone wins! 🎉🏫
This week, Deer Valley Education Association union members held stand-outs to thank voters for passing Deer Valley’s much-needed override and supporting district schools.
This week, Deer Valley Education Association union members held stand-outs to thank voters for passing Deer Valley’s much-needed override and supporting district schools.
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.
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.
🎉 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.
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...
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.
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.
Sunnyside Education Association members and civic leaders had an important message to share this morning: Vote YES on Prop 416!
Prop 416 is an important investment in the safety, security, and success of Sunnyside students. Don't forget to vote in this all-mail election!
Prop 416 is an important investment in the safety, security, and success of Sunnyside students. Don't forget to vote in this all-mail election!
October 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Sunnyside Education Association members and civic leaders had an important message to share this morning: Vote YES on Prop 416!
Prop 416 is an important investment in the safety, security, and success of Sunnyside students. Don't forget to vote in this all-mail election!
Prop 416 is an important investment in the safety, security, and success of Sunnyside students. Don't forget to vote in this all-mail election!
@adelitaforcongress.bsky.social was elected more than two weeks ago, but Republican leadership is still blocking her from being sworn in — leaving more than 800,000 Southern Arizonans without a voice in Congress during the shutdown. 1/
October 10, 2025 at 12:53 AM
@adelitaforcongress.bsky.social was elected more than two weeks ago, but Republican leadership is still blocking her from being sworn in — leaving more than 800,000 Southern Arizonans without a voice in Congress during the shutdown. 1/
As a proud product of public schools, @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social knows how important bonds and overrides are for our schools.
Listen to her message and sign up to canvass this Saturday as Sunnyside educators make the case for their much-needed bond.
RSVP 👉 arizonaea.org/sunnysidesat...
Listen to her message and sign up to canvass this Saturday as Sunnyside educators make the case for their much-needed bond.
RSVP 👉 arizonaea.org/sunnysidesat...
October 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
As a proud product of public schools, @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social knows how important bonds and overrides are for our schools.
Listen to her message and sign up to canvass this Saturday as Sunnyside educators make the case for their much-needed bond.
RSVP 👉 arizonaea.org/sunnysidesat...
Listen to her message and sign up to canvass this Saturday as Sunnyside educators make the case for their much-needed bond.
RSVP 👉 arizonaea.org/sunnysidesat...
As a social studies teacher, AEA President Marisol Garcia understands exactly how government shutdowns happen — and who they hurt the most.
Earlier today, AEA stood alongside statewide leaders and labor partners to protect health care and push for an end to the gridlock hurting our families. WATCH:
Earlier today, AEA stood alongside statewide leaders and labor partners to protect health care and push for an end to the gridlock hurting our families. WATCH:
October 4, 2025 at 12:23 AM
As a social studies teacher, AEA President Marisol Garcia understands exactly how government shutdowns happen — and who they hurt the most.
Earlier today, AEA stood alongside statewide leaders and labor partners to protect health care and push for an end to the gridlock hurting our families. WATCH:
Earlier today, AEA stood alongside statewide leaders and labor partners to protect health care and push for an end to the gridlock hurting our families. WATCH:
Rain or shine, union educators are getting out the vote!
This fall, school districts are asking voters to approve bonds & overrides that protect essential programs — from full-day kindergarten to career & tech ed.
Volunteer to help us win these important elections: www.mobilize.us/aea/?tag_ids...
This fall, school districts are asking voters to approve bonds & overrides that protect essential programs — from full-day kindergarten to career & tech ed.
Volunteer to help us win these important elections: www.mobilize.us/aea/?tag_ids...
September 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Rain or shine, union educators are getting out the vote!
This fall, school districts are asking voters to approve bonds & overrides that protect essential programs — from full-day kindergarten to career & tech ed.
Volunteer to help us win these important elections: www.mobilize.us/aea/?tag_ids...
This fall, school districts are asking voters to approve bonds & overrides that protect essential programs — from full-day kindergarten to career & tech ed.
Volunteer to help us win these important elections: www.mobilize.us/aea/?tag_ids...
Congratulations to @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social on her win in the #AZ07 special election!
Our union was SO proud to endorse Adelita & get out the vote in this crucial election. She's a great champion for public schools & a steadfast union ally — and she'll be a fighter for all of us in Congress.
Our union was SO proud to endorse Adelita & get out the vote in this crucial election. She's a great champion for public schools & a steadfast union ally — and she'll be a fighter for all of us in Congress.
September 24, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Congratulations to @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social on her win in the #AZ07 special election!
Our union was SO proud to endorse Adelita & get out the vote in this crucial election. She's a great champion for public schools & a steadfast union ally — and she'll be a fighter for all of us in Congress.
Our union was SO proud to endorse Adelita & get out the vote in this crucial election. She's a great champion for public schools & a steadfast union ally — and she'll be a fighter for all of us in Congress.
Our union is calling on school districts and state leaders to protect educators from harassment and online threats.
Full statement from AEA President Marisol Garcia: www.arizonaea.org/about-aea/me...
Full statement from AEA President Marisol Garcia: www.arizonaea.org/about-aea/me...
September 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Our union is calling on school districts and state leaders to protect educators from harassment and online threats.
Full statement from AEA President Marisol Garcia: www.arizonaea.org/about-aea/me...
Full statement from AEA President Marisol Garcia: www.arizonaea.org/about-aea/me...
It's time to end period poverty! AEA President Marisol Garcia met with Go With The Flow AZ to pass along hundreds of menstrual products that our members donated to help students in need.
With the cost of menstrual products rising faster than the cost of food, every donation makes a difference!
With the cost of menstrual products rising faster than the cost of food, every donation makes a difference!
September 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It's time to end period poverty! AEA President Marisol Garcia met with Go With The Flow AZ to pass along hundreds of menstrual products that our members donated to help students in need.
With the cost of menstrual products rising faster than the cost of food, every donation makes a difference!
With the cost of menstrual products rising faster than the cost of food, every donation makes a difference!