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Press Releases from the Arizona Education Association

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AEA President Marisol Garcia at AZ Capitol

Latest News from AEA

AEA to State Board of Education: Don’t Cut Funding for Career & Technical Education

Arizona Education Association (AEA) President Marisol Garcia sent a letter on behalf of more than 20,000 Arizona educators urging Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne and members of the State Board of Education to reject a proposal that would cut funding for school-based Career & Technical Education programs across Arizona.
President Marisol Garcia - March 20, 2025 Rally

AEA President Marisol Garcia Slams Partisan Attacks on Public Education

Hours after President Trump issued an illegal Executive Order to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, Arizona Education Association President Marisol Garcia delivered a rousing speech to mobilize Arizonans to fight for public education and defend Arizona educators and students.

Arizona Education Association Names Joaquin Rios As New Executive Director

Arizona Education Association (AEA) President Marisol Garcia announced to members and staff today that Joaquin Rios was selected by the AEA Board of Directors to be the union's next executive director.

The Arizona Education Association is a state affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

Learn more at NEA.org