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About AEA

Working hard for educators, so they can continue to work hard for our kids.
The Arkansas Education Association is a professional organization for teachers, education support professionals, students and advocates. We advocate for an excellent public education for each child in Arkansas and to advance the interests of public school employees.
Our members bring their experiences working at every level of education to shape our organization and impact. Here’s who we are and how we do it.

Our Leaders

AEA's leadership is charged with fulfilling AEA's Vision, Mission, and Values.

Our Members

From Baxter to Bradley, Crawford to Crittenden, we support students in all roles and responsibilities. The result? An Association as strong and diverse as its communities.

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Your local association is your first level of support for all of your professional needs.

Our Staff

AEA staff are committed to advocating for our members and fostering quality education across Arkansas.

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AEA offers a variety of awards concerning public education in Arkansas.
Carl Frank
Everything from duty free lunch and class size management, there just has been so many things AEA has been impactful for.
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Ensuring the Success of Every Student.

The Arkansas Education Association is a professional organization for teachers, education support professionals, students and advocates. Our fundamental objective is to work for quality and equitable public education for all of Arkansas students, the betterment of the Arkansas state education system and quality working conditions for educators.
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The Arkansas 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.

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