The Arizona Primary Election is on August 24.  Be sure to cast your ballot and exercise your right to elect policymakers who will support Arizona's public schools and those who work and learn in them.

For more information about AEA recommended candidates, visit the AEA Fund for Public Education’s Web site vote4schoolsaz.com.

Arizona Native and Longtime Teacher, Andrew Morrill, is Elected AEA President

Andrew F. Morrill is the new president of the 31,000-member Arizona Education Association (AEA).  He was elected president of the AEA at its annual meeting by nearly 700 delegates on April 24 and took office on July 7, 2010.

"The members of the AEA are committed to our mission to keep the promise of quality public education for every student in Arizona," said Morrill.  "AEA will remain a powerful voice for fairness, equity, and respect for all - both in and beyond our public schools.  We will continue to work toward the best possible learning conditions for students and working conditions for those who educate them."

The AEA represents 31,000 public school employees, and is an affiliate of the National Education Association.  Morrill succeeds two-term President John Wright, a teacher from Window Rock.   Joe Thomas, a high school government teacher from Mesa, was elected vice-president.  Nidia Lias, a math teacher from Tempe, was elected treasurer.  Read more.

Arizona's New Immigration Law

Read AEA's FAQ on Arizona's recently passed immigration law, SB 1070.

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