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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 9h

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.

Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 15h

Thank you to Mayor Romero, Sunnyside Superintendent Gastelum, Tucson City Council candidate Selina Barajas, and all of the community members who turned out for this morning's canvass to get out the vote!

Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 15h

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!

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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 2d

Educators worked hard to elect Adelita, and we need her fighting for us. Call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and tell your representatives to demand that Adelita be sworn in now! 2/

Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 2d

@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/

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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 3d

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...

Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 8d

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:

Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 12d

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...

Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 14d

For generations, Native communities have fought to give their children the best despite neglect and underfunding from those in power.

This great news is just the start of the recognition they deserve. 🌟

We’re proud of our union siblings in Chinle and across Tribal lands for leading the way.

Public schools in Native communities post 'remarkable' gains in math, reading

Public schools in Chinle and other Native communities are on track to out-perform students statewide, officials say.

www.azcentral.com

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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 15d

Bonds and overrides are about more than politics — they’re about investing in schools that students & educators deserve.

With more $$, districts can lower class sizes, expand kindergarten & preschool & raise salaries.

Read more from @azluminaria.org about what an override means in one AZ district.

The Block don’t stop: Inside Pueblo High’s student-run radio station - AZ Luminaria

Alone in the radio production studio, Jassiel enjoys the quiet. He can think here — green egg-crate foam on the walls, a Mac desktop computer in front of him — he studies the screen. Mouse in his rig...

azluminaria.org

Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 18d

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.

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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 18d

It’s Election Day in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District! 🗳️

AEA is proud to support @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social - a longtime school board member & community ally who will fight to protect public schools & educators from political attack.

Polls are open until 7 pm. Find your voting site ⬇️

VOTE | Adelita Grijalva for Congress

www.adelitaforcongress.com

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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 21d

Our union is fired up to send @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social to Congress as a champion for public schools! This weekend is our last opportunity to get out the vote and we need all hands on deck!

Can you make phone calls or knock on doors this weekend? Check out the opportunities below ⤵

Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · La Gente for Grijalva on Mobilize

Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with La Gente for Grijalva.

www.mobilize.us

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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 23d

Hey you! Your union siblings need YOUR help to win bond and override elections this fall!

Check out this list of upcoming canvassing events and sign up to talk to voters about much-needed funding for our schools.

Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · Arizona Education Association on Mobilize

Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Arizona Education Association.

www.mobilize.us

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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 24d

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...

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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 24d

Arizona schools are on the front lines of our battle to protect students from extreme heat. @neatoday.bsky.social's leading story highlights how Tempe Secondary educators are using the rising temperatures to teach important lessons about history, equity, and community action. Give it a read ⬇

‘Urban Heat Zones’ Making Schools Even Hotter | NEA

In extreme heat, learning can become almost unbearable.

www.nea.org

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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 26d

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Our union is proud to honor the rich history and contributions of Arizona's Hispanic and Latino educators and students.

Looking to bring Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations into your classroom? Check out NEA's resources for students at all grade levels ⬇️

Hispanic Heritage Month | NEA

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month with the following lessons, activities, videos, and more.

www.nea.org

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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 26d

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!

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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · 29d

AEA-Retired members might have left the classroom, but they’re keeping busy!

This week, the Exec Board met to map out their strategy for building power among our 2,000+ retired educators.

Special thanks to Sen. Analise Ortiz for stopping by to talk about her work for educators & public schools.

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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · Sep 8

Wondering how new changes to student loan programs will affect you? On Tuesday, September 23, our union is hosting a webinar on student loan repayment and forgiveness, exclusively for our members.

Register now and make sure to save the date on your calendar: www.mobilize.us/aea/event/83...

SAVI: Student Loan Forgiveness · Arizona Education Association

Join Savi and NEA Member Benefits for a webinar on student loan repayment and forgiveness, exclusively for Arizona Education Association!

www.mobilize.us

Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · Sep 7

Three cheers for the theater kids and arts educators in Peoria who stood up for their programs. When we stand together, we win!

These Theatre Kids Won the Fight Against Proposed Anti-Arts Measures at an Arizona School Board Meeting

More than 60 public speakers attended a recent school board meeting to speak out against a proposed measure to bar arts educators from renewing memberships in professional associations.

playbill.com

Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · Sep 6

In the face of funding cuts and political attacks on our schools, Arizona educators work hard to help every student thrive.

Thank you to the Arizona Mirror for highlighting the stories of our union members in the Creighton school district.

azmirror.com/2025/09/03/s...

Schools fear cuts to early childhood services as funding dries up and GOP opposition mounts

Arizona schools funding cuts bilingual programs face GOP opposition despite success in student achievement scores

azmirror.com

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · Sep 3

Students can't learn when they are afraid to attend school.

I was incredibly moved to hear from leaders in Roosevelt School District about keeping students and families safe and secure in the face of ICE abductions. Their care and courage are a model for communities facing this across the country.

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · Sep 3

I was lucky to witness the work of Creighton District's Family Resource Center today. They provide food, clothes, baby supplies, pre-K classes, adult education, and more, all for free—including "community baby showers" where expectant parents receive handmade blankets, toys, and some joy.

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Arizona Education Association @arizonaea.bsky.social · Sep 5

Ballots are out the door in the #AZ07 special election!

Our union is proud to support @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social - a proud public school mom who will fight to protect our funding & end political attacks on public education.

Check the status of your ballot ➡️ my.arizona.vote/AbsenteeTrac....

Adelita Grijalva | Democrat for Congress

The special election in AZ-07 is happening now — vote Adelita for Congress. Adelita is running because Arizona deserves a progressive champion that will stand up to Donald Trump and fight for working...

www.adelitaforcongress.com