RETIREES DESERVE FUNDING RELIEF! Today was a great day, as over 300 education retirees gathered at the Statehouse to engage with their lawmakers and advocate for funding relief. We appreciate all the retirees who joined us today! #myAEA
Ahead of Retiree Day at the Statehouse, education retirees gathered in Montgomery for their Annual Meeting. The Alabama Education Retirees Foundation awarded 10 AEA members a $2,000 scholarship to grow in their profession. Join us in congratulating them! #myAEA
Today, Future Teachers of Alabama (FTA) members, advisors, and guests gathered at AEA headquarters for the FTA Leadership Summit and Awards Luncheon. The event recognized outgoing and incoming board members and competition winners, celebrating a year of excellence and the future of education! #myAEA
Interested in learning more about AI? AEA, in partnership with Faulkner University, is hosting a course dedicated to AI fundamentals for educators on April 10, 2026. To learn more or register, visit https://myaea.co/AIFundamentals #myAEA
Mark your calendars! AEA's Association of Classroom Teachers (ACT) Professional Learning Conference will be held in Birmingham, April 17-19. #myaea
Click the link to register: https://bit.ly/4qF1SgU
Are you ready for the hours to get shorter and the days longer? Don’t forget to set your clocks forward tonight! #myAEA
Spring is around the corner, and there’s no better time to spring into professional learning! AEA is offering an opportunity to begin PLU study for the Spring 2026 cohort at no cost to AEA members. Register and learn more at https://myaea.org/professionallearning #myAEA
This morning, AEA President Dr. Bridgette Massey Johnson celebrated #ReadAcrossAmericaDay by visiting Peter Crump Elementary in Montgomery Public Schools. Continue to share and tag us in your pictures to celebrate the joy of reading! #myAEA
📚🎉 It's Read Across America Day! 📚 Let us know how you're getting students excited to read by sharing and tagging us in your favorite pictures! #ReadAcrossAmerica #myAEA
This week, we proudly celebrate our local schools! We are grateful for the educators who make Alabama schools a place of growth and opportunity. Share this post to let your followers know you support local schools! #NationalPublicSchoolsWeek #myAEA
Congratulations to our 2026 ESP Division Award winners! We had a great weekend of professional learning and celebrating ESP excellence at this year’s conference. Safe travels home! #ESPConference #myAEA
Day two of the ESP Conference has been amazing! Members had the opportunity to sit in on engaging sessions covering topics such as mental wellness, life-saving skills, and AI. See you tomorrow for our final day! #myAEA
The 2026 ESP Statewide Conference is underway! Attendees are ready for a weekend full of engaging sessions and dynamic speakers. Tonight concluded with a Sneaker Soiree and a Sneaker Showdown Competition! #ESPConference #myaea
Do you have a passion for education advocacy in Alabama? The Alabama Education Association is hiring! Explore current opportunities and apply today at https://myaea.org/aea-job-postings #myaea
The future of Alabama starts with future educators! We are having a blast with over 600 high school students at our Future Teachers of Alabama (FTA) Conference! 🍎 #myAEA
Congratulations to Etowah County educator Kristi Smith, who was honored at the 2026 Salute to Excellence in Education Gala. Kristi received one of the prestigious Travelers Insurance Awards for Teaching Excellence. Read more: https://myaea.co/teachingexcellence #myAEA
Time is running out to apply for The AERA Foundation’s scholarship opportunity awarding ten $2,000 scholarships to Alabama public K–12 and postsecondary educators. Apply by this Friday at https://myaea.co/AERAScholarship #myAEA
The 2026 AEA Administrator and Postsecondary Conferences were a success! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a weekend of learning. Safe travels home! #myAEA
The Future Teachers of Alabama Statewide Conference is underway! Our students are the next generation of educators, and the future is bright. #myAEA
It’s National School Counseling Week! Join us in celebrating the outstanding school counselors who help Alabama’s students succeed in school and beyond! #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #myAEA
Slots are filling fast for the 2026 Administrator Conference! Participants can earn up to nine APLDS credit hours while engaging in high-quality professional learning designed for education leaders. Learn more and register today at https://myaea.co/26AdminiCon
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Today is Alabama School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Join us in celebrating the dedicated bus drivers who safely transport our students to and from school. Tag your favorite bus driver in the comments! #ALSchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay #myAEA
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his unwavering belief in quality education for every student. In observance of the holiday, AEA offices are closed. #MLKDay #myAEA
🗣️ AEA members, be sure to check your email for the first edition of the Capital Pulse—your inside look at what’s happening at the Statehouse during the legislative session. #myAEA
There’s still time to apply! ⏰
The AERA Foundation is awarding ten $2,000 scholarships to Alabama public K–12 and postsecondary educators. Apply today by visiting https://myaea.co/AERAScholarship
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The 2026 Alabama Legislative Session begins tomorrow. For months, AEA staff and members have met with legislators to discuss priorities affecting the education profession. Keep an eye out for the Capital Pulse every Friday for key legislative updates. #myAEA
Postsecondary members, this one is for you! Join us for the Postsecondary/Higher Ed Conference in Orange Beach, February 6-7, 2026. Register today at https://myaea.co/26PostsecondaryConference
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HAPPY NEW YEAR to all incredible educators and champions of public education across Alabama! Here’s to a year of inspiring students and shaping a stronger future for our communities. We look forward to standing alongside you to make an even greater impact for Alabama’s schools in 2026! #myAEA
AEA offices will be closed December 23–January 2. As we wrap up the year, we wish all educators a Happy Holidays and a joyous New Year!
Enjoy this special season celebrating with family, friends, and loved ones. We look forward to serving you in the new year. 💫 #myAEA #HappyHolidays
