Alabama Education Association

10/07/2026

Congratulations to Veronica Pitts of Selma High School for being named one of 43 educators nationwide as a 2027 Travelers Insurance Awards for Teaching Excellence recipient. AEA is proud to celebrate Veronica's dedication to educators and students. Thank you, The NEA Foundation, for recognizing excellence in public education!

10/02/2026

AEA membership has its perks, and this one saves you $250! Alabama Educator Code of Ethics training is now available online at NO COST for AEA members! Complete training on your schedule. 💻
Visit: https://myaea.co/AEAEthics

09/24/2026

Alabamians agree: We must invest in public education! 🍎

A new PARCA survey shows strong support for public schools and for accountability when public dollars fund private schools. Read more below:

The survey shows respondents again ranked education as their top priority with healthcare coming in a close second.

09/18/2026

📺 TUNE IN TONIGHT!

Be sure to tune in to Capitol Journal this evening at 7:30 p.m. for a special Spotlight on Education featuring AEA Government Relations Manager Dr. Allison King!

Don’t miss the conversation as Dr. King discusses issues impacting public education and educators across Alabama.

09/17/2026

Ready to make an impact for Alabama educators and public schools? Explore current AEA job opportunities and find your next career move.

🔗 View openings and apply today: myaea.org/aea-job-postings

09/11/2026

Today, on , we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, including educators, students, and countless others whose lives were tragically cut short. We also honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders and everyday heroes who answered the call.

09/08/2026

Invest in your professional growth at no cost to you! AEA members can earn credit toward a PLU or up to 30 APLDS clock hours through available professional learning opportunities.

Visit myAEA.org/PLUAPLDS for more information and registration.

09/07/2026

In observance of Labor Day, the Alabama Education Association will be closed today and will reopen tomorrow, September 8. Have a safe and restful holiday!

09/02/2026

🚨 FREE PLU OPPORTUNITY FOR AEA MEMBERS! 🚨 Expand your digital toolkit with Common-Sense Best Practices for Implementing Digital Citizenship, a state-approved PLU designed to help educators build safe, responsible, and respectful digital communities. Virtual sessions begin Sept. 15. PowerSchool Section #571021.

Register today: myaea.co/DigitalCitizenship

08/29/2026

AEA Board members are hard at work this weekend at their first meeting of the year, leading and working on behalf of AEA members across Alabama.

We were also honored by a special visit from former AEA Associate Executive Director Dr. Joe L. Reed.