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Join the Arizona Education Association!

Become part of the movement improving public education and advocating for better salaries. Together we are the biggest and loudest advocates for our schools, our students, and ourselves.

The Value of Membership

Salary and Benefits

Simply put, educators deserve professional pay for professional work — and the members of AEA are the premier advocates fighting to ensure you’re paid what you’re worth. This also means stopping legislative cuts to your benefits such as retirement security.

Respect

From the local school board to the state legislature, elected officials are making decisions that impact your schools — join our union and be a part of the discussion. AEA members form the strongest voice advocating for educators and students in Arizona. We’re fighting against the standardized test regime, raising the need for fair evaluations, and standing in solidarity to secure fair wages for every worker in our schools.

Networking

Being an educator can be stressful — but you’re not alone. AEA members have a support system of thousands of educators and AEA staff who live and work in your district. Whether you’re a new teacher who needs advice on a difficult classroom or a food service worker that’s pushing back against student lunch debt – our union members are here to provide support, experience, and their voices to your needs.

Professional Development

AEA is one of the largest providers of high-quality professional development trainings in the state. Take part in continuing education in everything from classroom management to teacher evaluations.

Leadership Training

Do you have big dreams to help your students and school? AEA has access to robust leadership training courses that will give you the skills to be an effective leader in your school, community, and state.

Legal Protection

Members get access to the best team of education law experts in the state. Having our liability insurance makes sure that AEA has you covered.

Member Discounts

Members can take advantage of deep discounts on vacations, movie tickets, life insurance, cars and more.

Need help joining the Arizona Education Association?

Active Professional/Certified and Active ESP/Classified Educators can join through our main membership portal. If you are an Aspiring Educator, Pre-Retired Educator, or Retired Educator, use the links below to join. If you continue to have difficulty joining, contact us to receive further assistance.

Member Voices: ‘Why do I support the Arizona Education Association?”

I believe when educators work together, we bring power in numbers to make change happen for our students.”

“Y yo soy miembro y decidí unirme a nuestra asociación porque cuando nosotros unimos nuestras fuerzas podemos lograr muchos cambios para los estudiantes.”

Vanessa Arredondo
Educator, Salome Elementary School

As a proud AEA member, I have seen how Education Support Professionals and teachers work together to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for our students.”

Jenny Miles
Health Assistant, Cholla High School

I am an AEA member because advocacy is important, and AEA continuously advocates for students and educators. I did not realize all of the different ways that we can advocate for our students and schools. It is empowering to be a greater part of that process.”

Kareem Neal
Special Education Teacher, Maryvale High School
2019 Arizona Teacher of the Year

What Are You Waiting For?

No other professional organization does more for Arizona educators. With your support, we can protect our profession today, and for the next generation of educators.