On March 5th the Arizona Education Association and its members made a lasting impression on the Arizona Legislature while visiting the Capitol for Education Day. Record breaking turn-out and persistent interaction with legislators ensured that lawmakers heard the AEA message on public education through voices of experience and knowledge. AEA efforts to support pro-public education were enhanced and those attempting to damage public education received a clear message – do no harm to public schools.

Click the image below to view a slide show of the day's events.



While we were successful in building connections among teachers, ESP, and state legislators we must now use those connections to support positive legislation, stop harmful legislation, and pass a budget that does not damage public education.

In the coming weeks the AEA will be very active at the legislature. How will you support our efforts? How will you represent the interests of our united membership? How will you express the most sacred union value, collective action?

Respond to these questions and share your experiences at Education Day by commenting below.