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Aspiring Educators

Aspiring Educators are the leading voice for the next generation of educators, united together through the Student Arkansas Education Association (SAEA).
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It's a great time to be entering the teaching profession. Few careers are as challenging, rewarding and demanding as teaching. Student Arkansas Education Association (SAEA) is part of the National Education Association (NEA) Student Program, the largest college student education association in the country. Membership is open to students enrolled in any Arkansas college or university.

Through its affiliation with the Arkansas Education association (AEA) and the National Education Association (NEA), our student program leads tomorrow's teachers to a bright professional future. SAEA exists to help our members move smoothly from student on campus to beginning teacher. SAEA gives you the edge during the crucial first five years in classroom.

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SAEA adds to your formal education by providing life lessons about teaching strategies, salaries, contracts, competency testing, evaluation, discipline, licensure requirements and more.

Become a member of SAEA and join the 60,000 other students across the nation who are a part of NEA's student program (NEA-SP). There are over 3 million teachers, education support professionals and students just like you waiting to welcome and support you. Plus during your first year of teaching and regular NEA membership, you'll be eligible to receive a rebate of $20 for each year you were a student member.

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How to Become a Teacher - A School Me Series

In this podcast series, we explore the steps required to become a teacher and gather advice from seasoned educators to ease the journey for Aspiring Educators.
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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.