Eight years ago, Arizona voters rejected universal voucher expansion at the polls. Why did it become law anyway?
As AEA President Marisol Garcia explained to the U.S. Senate earlier this year, it was politicians and special interests who pushed for the out-of-control mess we're dealing with today.
If lawmakers appeal the court ruling, they will delay critical funding needed to fix aging buildings and keep schools safe and up-to-date. We urge Senate President Warren Petersen and lawmakers from both parties to reach a settlement for the sake of our students.
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BIG news: A judge has ORDERED AZ lawmakers to fix our state’s long-standing failure to fund school building repairs + maintenance.
This is the final Superior Court ruling in our nearly decade-long legal fight to get the state to fund the safe + modern schools that every child deserves. BUT (cont.)
Have you signed up for AEA at the Capitol? Every year during Spring Break, hundreds of union educators come together to meet with lawmakers & make our voices heard.
With our basic freedoms as educators under attack, this year's Lobby Days are more important than ever. Register:
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I just found a 2024 charge for $1,348.03 to French Laundry - the 3 Michelin star restaurant in California - in Arizona ESA reimbursements.
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Low pay is forcing Arizona’s next generation of teachers to put their dreams on hold.
Marty Meyer — a new dad and proud union teacher in Flagstaff — recently spoke out about the pressure low salaries put on families like his.
Marty and his colleagues deserve a raise, and so do you.
“Thousands of parents used Empowerment Scholarship accounts to purchase at least $10.3 million on banned items -- including paying themselves, buying condoms, and other sexually explicit items -- in less than a year.”
Remember: the politicians who oppose voucher reform are defending this.
ALERT: AZ politicians are pushing a bill called HCR 2040 — a referral that would ask voters to restrict how educators can organize for better working conditions AND ban unions like ours from accessing public services that are widely available to corporations.
Tell your elected officials to vote NO:
Find your state representatives and state senator using the link below, give them a call, and urge them to vote NO on HCR 2040, HB 2313, SCR 1041, and SCR 1051.
www.azcleanelections.gov/elected-offi...
“This legislature should be talking about: 'How do we keep great teachers in our state?' Instead of addressing any of those problems, [they are] advancing a set of bills that will hurt funding for our public schools," said Marisol Garcia, the president of the Arizona Education Association.
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Happy Valentine's Day to all of Arizona's AMAZING union educators ❤️
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No matter when you plan to retire, early planning is key. In response to member feedback, AEA-Retired is hosting 2 seminars to help both younger & longtime educators prepare for retirement.
2 sessions are available — an in-person session in Phoenix on 2/17, and a virtual session on 2/26. Register:
Despite living in one of the most expensive parts of AZ, Flagstaff teachers make $7,403 BELOW the state average. They can’t pay rent with pine trees & scenic views!
In advance of today's FUSD board meeting, FEA union members gathered to make signs & strategize to win the higher wages they deserve.✊
HOT OFF THE PRESS! The co-chairs of our voucher accountability ballot initiative just published a new op-ed on @azcentral.com. Read the full piece ⬇️
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The state has 30 days to review what we submitted. Since lawmakers have failed to deliver real reform, we’re ready to take this directly to voters.
Join us: ProtectEdAZ.com
BREAKING: Arizona educators & families just filed a NEW ballot initiative to rein in our state’s billion-dollar voucher program.
We’re fighting for:
✅ Stronger safety standards to protect kids
✅ Accountability to stop waste, fraud & abuse
✅ Recovering critical funding for public schools
Today, our union is proud to endorse Katie Hobbs as she campaigns for a second term as governor of Arizona.
As the sister of public school teachers and a longtime friend to Arizona’s unions, Katie understands what educators and our students need to thrive. We’re all in!
Happy Black History Month!
Black history is an essential part of the American story. As a union, we're proud to fight for the rights of all educators to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans and honor the legacy of past generations with honesty and care.
¿Quieres mejorar tu currículum y tus habilidades para las entrevistas de trabajo?
El martes 3 de marzo, AEA organizará una sesión virtual de asesoramiento, exclusiva para miembros, dirigida a educadores certificados que deseen prepararse para futuras solicitudes de empleo.
Regístrate aquí:
Looking to strengthen your resume and interviewing skills? Your union is a great place to start!
On Tuesday, March 3, AEA is hosting a members-only virtual coaching clinic for certified educators looking to prepare for future job applications.
Register here >> www.mobilize.us/aea/event/75...
WATCH: On Wednesday, AEA President Marisol Garcia took Arizona’s education crisis to the U.S. Senate — exposing the state’s neglect of public schools and the low pay driving educators out of the classroom.
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"Marisol Garcia, president of the Arizona Education Association, testified about the negative repercussions of vouchers.
Garcia described her state’s voucher program as a 'bloated mess costing three times more than it was projected' and said vouchers 'often only offer the illusion of choice.'"
Learn your rights to safely document and record public activity, get updates on what’s happening now, and find ways to take action together.
🗓 Community Call - Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 | 6 PM MDT. Join tomorrow using the link below.
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Our students can’t learn when fear follows them into our schools.
Tomorrow, following Friday’s Day of Action in solidarity with Minnesota, educators are coming together for a Day of Learning to keep showing up for our students and each other.
Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 | 6 PM MDT. Join tomorrow👇
#ICEOutInSchool #WearBlueForMN #WeAreMinneapolis
#EducatorsUnite
I stand in solidarity with
Education Minnesota and the Minneapolis community.
Keep ICE Agents Out From Ours Schools And Ours Communities
@neatoday.bsky.social @arizonaea.bsky.social
@educationmn.bsky.social
#Solidarity with Minnesota educators from AZ educators
#ICEOutSchools
Kyrene Education Association
@arizonaea.bsky.social
“A message for all of my Minnesota educators: We are your friends here in Arizona, and we stand in solidarity." #IceOutSchools
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Arizona educators stand in solidarity with our @educationmn.bsky.social union siblings.
KEEP ICE OUT OF SCHOOLS.
Need ideas on how to engage? Sign up to get AEA's Day of Action Toolkit by visiting ArizonaEA.org/standwithmn
Remember: There are more of us than there are of them. 2/2
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
