Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 02/07/2026The Protect Education Act is headed to the ballot! This morning, union educators, parents, and community allies submitted more than 420,000 signatures to the Secretary of State's office to give voters the chance to pass the common-sense voucher reform Arizona deserves. 220
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Our future depends on strong public schools and labor rights for working people. Together with fellow labor unions and organizations representing hundreds of thousands of AZ workers, we strongly support proposals for a special session to rein in AZ's voucher program and stop anti-union referrals. 130
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 25/06/2026As Arizona schools work to prepare students for an AI-forward future, union educators are leading the way. Tolleson Union EA President Melissa Girmscheid recently spoke with the Fountain Hills Times about how she is helping students exercise their brains in an increasingly automated world. READ:fhtimes.comArizona teaching changing focus as AI gains foothold - Fountain Hills TimesFor educators, the concern is not simply how much technology children use, but whether students are developing the attention, curiosity and communication skills they need before entering school. 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Arizona students and public school families deserve better than the miserable failure we saw from Legislative Republicans this session. Read our full statement: www.arizonaea.org/about-aea/me... 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Union members from across the Valley were proud to stand with the Deer Valley Education Association to demand the resignation of Board Member Kim Fisher after Fisher used a Nazi salute and repeated “HEIL!” during a recent board meeting. Students and educators deserve SO much better. 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 10/06/2026AEA’s fearless leader Marisol Garcia was just recognized as the 2026 Nonprofit Advocate of the Year by Arizona Capitol Times! During her tenure, President Garcia has led a transformation of our union into an organizing powerhouse with a formidable presence at the Capitol. Congratulations! 🎉 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Want to brush up on your health and safety skills ahead of the new school year? On June 27 and June 28, AEA is holding a FREE Health & Safety Academy training in Phoenix to help union educators understand workplace hazards and know their rights. Sign up ⬇️ www.mobilize.us/aea/event/89...mobilize.usPHX: Health & Safety Academy · Arizona Education AssociationMEMBERS ONLY: When unaddressed, health and safety issues undermine the health of students and educators, weaken student learning outcomes, exacerbate educator shortages, and burden school budgets. The... 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 07/06/2026AEA's 2026 Leadership & Growth Summit brought union members together to build our skills, grow as leaders, and prepare for a strong 2026–27 school year. Congratulations to everyone who attended, and thank you to the presenters and facilitators who shared their knowledge and experience. #UnionProud 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 03/06/2026With school out, educators are collecting signatures to get the Protect Education Act on the ballot! AEA President Marisol Garcia picked up a signature from a special signer recently — thanks @yassaminansari.bsky.social! Looking for a place to sign? Visit ProtectEdAZ.com to find a spot near you. 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 28/05/2026AEA stands with educators in Deer Valley as they demand accountability for DVUSD Governing Board member Kimberly Fisher's despicable Nazi salute during yesterday's Board Meeting. 1/ 1165
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Did you know that being a union member gives you access to a NEW low-cost graduate program? Through our partnership with Augustana University, educators can earn credit for completing online micro-credentials & apply 9 credits toward a master's degree. Learn more: www.arizonaea.org/microcredent... 100
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 26/05/2026"My union quite literally saved my teaching career. I am still in this profession because I finally experienced what it feels like to work with clear expectations, fair treatment, and collective strength behind me." Union members are speaking out against HCR2040. Read the latest from @azcentral.comazcentral.comRepublican amendment would strip me of my union rights | OpinionArizona Republican lawmakers want to strip teachers of the right to join a union, weakening their ability to advocate for their classrooms. 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 24/05/2026AEA President Marisol Garcia "pointed to the ESA program and tax cuts for corporations as her two top picks for why state education is so poorly funded. “(The Legislature’s) focus on cutting taxes and giving tax credits...has a direct impact on funding of public schools," she told AZ Capitol Times.azcapitoltimes.comEducator-legislator pipeline highlights shortfalls of state education | Arizona Capitol TimesDespite 52% of Arizona lawmakers having education ties, the state ranks 49th in per-pupil spending and faces overcrowded classrooms. 010
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 22/05/2026AEA is rooting for the TWO members of our union who have been named among the top 5 finalists for the 2027 Arizona Teacher of the Year! Congratulations to Carly Bacha of Phoenix Union CTA and Emily Godlove of Flowing Wells EA! We're cheering you on. 👏 001
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 19/05/2026ICYMI: During this year’s Delegate Assembly, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego declared Union Educator Day in Phoenix — a day to celebrate union educators and recognize the role of unions in keeping the American dream within reach. Solidarity makes us strong. Thank you, Mayor Gallego! 000
Reposted by Arizona Education Associationwesoswald.bsky.social @wesoswald.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Me: Hi, I’m a public school teacher with the #ProtectEducation petition which would rein in private school vouchers and return tax dollars to public schools. Would you like to sign? Most Tusonans: Absolutely. It’s about &%£¥ time! @sosarizona.org @arizonaea.bsky.social 094
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Arizona lawmakers who vote to pass HCR 2040 are insulting the hardworking educators who work day and night to do the best for our state’s students. Across Arizona, educators see HCR 2040 as a betrayal. Read their stories in our replies and take action by visiting ArizonaEA.org/HCR2040. 100
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 14/05/2026In every part of our state, union educators are changing lives. The Chandler Arizonan recently profiled Lori Redman, a Chandler Education Association member honored with the Shofar Zachor Award for her thought-provoking class on the Holocaust. Read the full piece with the link in our replies. 110
Reposted by Arizona Education AssociationPublic News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Arizona's school voucher program costs $1.3 billion a year, more than twice what was budgeted, with no public accountability for how the money is spent. A new ballot initiative wants guardrails, not elimination. #Arizona #ESA #EducationPolicy @arizonaea.bsky.socialapp.publicnewsservice.orgArizona educators push for school voucher accountabilityThe Arizona Education Association is collecting signatures for a November ballot initiative designed to rein in home and private school vouchers.Spending on Empowerment Scholarship Accounts is well… 001
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Hours before the Senate went on vacation, lawmakers voted to advance HCR 2040 — a nasty bill designed to destroy your freedom to spend your paycheck as you want and talk to your colleagues about the consequences of our underfunded schools. Tell your senator you need them to vote NO:arizonaea.orgTell your lawmakers to vote NO on HCR 2040.Arizona politicians are pushing a bill to restrict how educators can organize. Tell your lawmakers to vote NO on HCR 2040. 111
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 07/05/2026We know her!👏 This week, @coppercourier.com profiled how Creighton Education Association President Kelley Blakslee is helping families fill the gaps after Congressional Republicans cut nutrition assistance for those in need. Check out her story: coppercourier.com/news/arizona...coppercourier.comThis director of a Phoenix resource center is trying to fill the gaps federal Republicans left with SNAP cuts -A Phoenix family resource center is absorbing the fallout from federal SNAP cuts, with demand up 20% and 70 fresh-food bags disappearing within 30 minutes. 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Arizona has a lot of things to be proud of, but our failure to invest in education isn't one of them. NEA's 2026 Educator Pay Report shows that our state is near the bottom of the national rankings for education. Our students deserve better — and as hard-working educators, we do too. 011
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 02/05/2026"In a single Arizona budget year, the Grand Canyon State is on track to spend over $1 billion on a school voucher program with little oversight—and at the same time has cut around 181,000 children off federal food assistance." coppercourier.com/news/educati...coppercourier.comArizona teachers see SNAP cuts and voucher costs hit the same families - Copper CourierArizona's voucher program tops $1 billion as SNAP rolls fall faster than any other state. Teachers are gathering signatures to push back. 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 02/05/2026From teach-ins and stand-outs to downtown rallies, AEA members turned out this May Day to demand a nation that puts workers over billionaires (and collect signatures to put common-sense voucher reform on the ballot!) What did May Day look like in your community? Share your pictures and stories ⬇️ 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 28/04/2026ALERT: Arizona lawmakers are moving forward with HB 2313 — a bill designed to destroy the careers of educators who go on strike. Strikes are a last resort when state and district leaders refuse to come to the table. Tell your elected officials to vote NO: secure.ngpvan.com/1gaKGy8xBESk...secure.ngpvan.comTell your lawmakers to vote NO on HB 2313Arizona lawmakers are moving forward with HB 2313 — a bill designed to destroy the careers of educators who go on strike. Strikes are a last resort, only taken when state and district leaders refuse t... 001
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 25/04/2026This May Day, we're demanding a nation that puts workers over billionaires. Arizona educators have been overworked and underpaid for too long. On May Day, we will come together with our fellow workers to demand justice and fairness for the people who keep this country running. 032
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 25/04/2026BIG News: We just hit 150,000 signatures collected in our campaign to put common-sense guardrails on Arizona's out-of-control ESA voucher program (nearly 60% of the signatures we need to qualify for the ballot!) 333
Reposted by Arizona Education AssociationUnion Jobs @unionjobs.bsky.social · 22/04/2026The Arizona Education Association seeks an Executive Director to be based in Arizona (preferably Phoenix). Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @arizonaea.bsky.social 001
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 19/04/2026NAU is ready to get the Protect Education Act on the ballot. 💙💛 NAU Aspiring Educators recently welcomed a union sibling from Flagstaff EA to talk about careers in education & sign petitions to reform ESA vouchers. AZ needs the next generation of teachers & they deserve fully-funded public ed. 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Three cheers for union strength in Dysart! Last week, experienced union educators stepped up to have organizing conversations and welcome new members to their thriving local. Drop a ✊ in the comments to say hello to our new union siblings! 010
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 16/04/2026NEW: AEA is proud to endorse @captmarkkelly.bsky.social's Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act - a much-needed bill to repeal the costly new federal voucher program before more taxpayer money is wasted. Read Sen. Kelly's op-ed in the Arizona Republic:azcentral.comDon't follow Arizona's example. End universal vouchers now | OpinionArizona has shown the nation what universal vouchers do to public schools. It's time to put our money toward all students and that's in public school. 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Ready to pass common-sense voucher reform? We are! Union educators in Deer Valley and Kyrene led recent petition drives to build momentum and get the Protect Education Act on the ballot. Let’s keep it going! Find a petition hub near you by visiting protectedaz.com/volunteer-hub/ 053
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Congratulations to union educators in Gilbert on a big win! After years of organizing, Gilbert Education Association members secured major salary increases — $6,000 for self-contained teachers in hard-to-fill roles and $3,000 for other hard-to-fill positions. 110
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 08/04/2026“There is not a single teacher in Arizona who would be happy with a raise if it meant the district couldn’t fix broken air conditioning in their classroom,” AEA President Marisol Garcia told @azmirror.com. AZ lawmakers are pushing a misleading referral that could strip millions from schools. READ 👇azmirror.comRepublicans back plan to force more classroom spending by threatening funding cutsArizona Republicans pushed a classroom spending ballot referral that adds no new money and could cut millions from schools 185
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Tucson parents & educators are ready to fix Arizona’s billion-dollar voucher mess & protect students. 🤝 Last weekend, working families rallied @ the IBEW hall in Tucson to kick off the launch of our Protect Education Campaign for voucher accountability & reform. Learn more & join: ProtectEdAZ.com. 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 26/03/2026“We are living with the consequences of the legislature’s continued failure to invest in public education,” said Anastasia Jimenez, president of the Phoenix Union Classified Employee Association. “Every year that lawmakers delay meaningful school funding, our staff pay the price."coppercourier.comTeachers say they feel politically attacked as education funding hangs in limboVital education funding faces another year without renewal, and state lawmakers can’t agree on a plan to revive or replace it. 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 22/03/2026Protect Education, Accountability NOW! Educators and parents rallied in Central Phoenix today for the Valley launch of our Protect Education Campaign — a grassroots initiative to bring common-sense safety and accountability standards to Arizona's billion-dollar voucher mess. 100
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 20/03/2026This is what #UnionStrong looks like! This week, educators from dozens of school districts rallied at the Capitol to demand real investments in public education and an END to unfunded mandates and political attacks on our profession. 100
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 15/03/2026GOOD NEWS ALERT! 📣 This week, the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Governing Board set aside a proposal that would have CUT salaries by up to $40,000 for the skilled educators serving some of Arizona's highest-need students.kjzz.orgArizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind tables a decision about proposed salary changesThe board for the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind is considering making big changes to staff salaries. Critics of the move say it will discourage experienced teachers from working there. 121
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Reminder: Public money doesn't pay for union dues. Educators pay OUR dues from OUR paychecks. (The anti-union politicians who say otherwise are lying) 020
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Hey you! Yes you! Have you signed up for next Wednesday’s Educators at the Capitol Lobby Day for Public Education? Don’t miss your chance to hone your lobbying skills over Spring Break and meet with legislators alongside your union siblings from across the state! www.mobilize.us/aea/event/84...mobilize.usLOBBY DAYS -- AEA at the Capitol for Public Education · Arizona Education AssociationNot one decision is made without elected official involvement. That's why we set aside dedicated time to be at the capitol during the session. Your first-hand expertise and personal stories are what l... 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 12/03/2026We are UNION BY CHOICE! Today, AEA members came together at the state Capitol to speak up for more investments in our schools and an end to the political attacks that drive educators from the classroom. 110
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 07/03/2026Eight 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. 032
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 05/03/2026BIG 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.) 111
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Have 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:mobilize.usAEA at the Capitol for Public Education · Arizona Education AssociationNot one decision is made without elected official involvement. That's why we set aside dedicated time to be at the capitol during the session. Your first-hand expertise and personal stories are what l... 011
Reposted by Arizona Education AssociationJen Jennings @jenjennings.bsky.social · 02/03/2026I just found a 2024 charge for $1,348.03 to French Laundry - the 3 Michelin star restaurant in California - in Arizona ESA reimbursements. 73519
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Low 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. 000
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 26/02/2026“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.12news.comCondoms, gift cards and wedding gifts: Arizona parents allegedly misspent $10 million in ESA fundsThe Arizona Department of Education records obtained by 12News show misspending could be 20% of all purchases in the $1 billion voucher program. 010
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 24/02/2026ALERT: 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:arizonaea.orgTell your lawmakers to vote NO on HCR 2040.Arizona politicians are pushing a bill to restrict how educators can organize. Tell your lawmakers to vote NO on HCR 2040. 011
Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 18/02/2026“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.azmirror.comArizona teachers could lose the right to strike, organize under new GOP proposalsArizona's largest teachers union slams GOP bills targeting teacher protests, public school funding and union activity on school campuses 100