Alabama Education Association

05/28/2026

Join us next month in Mobile for our upcoming AEA Leadership Conference! Rooted in Leadership: An AEA Family Reunion is your opportunity to grow professionally as a leader, earn CEUs, and engage with educators and leaders from across Alabama.

Learn more at:
https://myaea.co/26LeadershipConference

05/25/2026

Today, our offices are closed in observance of as we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women of our military, including those who answered the call to educate, and made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and our freedom. 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

Educators, as you begin closing out another school year, always remember the impact you make on students, often in ways you may never fully realize. That’s exactly how University of Alabama SGA President Stephanie Simmons feels as she reflects on the teachers and mentors who helped shape her journey from a curious student to a campus leader. 🍎

Read more below: https://bit.ly/4wADNfx

I first fell in love with learning in Mr. Bell’s seventh grade history class. Lessons about the European Renaissance opened my imagination to a wider world filled with art, culture, and visionary leaders that shaped history. Mr. Bell sparked a curiosity that pushed me to look beyond the walls of o...

05/16/2026

Happy to the education support professionals who keep our schools running and our students supported every single day. We appreciate you!

05/14/2026

🎉 THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED! 🎉 Congratulations to Elizabeth Eubanks Von Hofe for being named as the 2026-2027 Alabama Teacher of the Year and AEA member Eshwaa Godfrey for being named as the 2026-2027 Alternate Alabama Teacher of the Year!

05/13/2026

AEA was honored to host a special luncheon today at our headquarters celebrating the finalists for Alabama Teacher of the Year. These incredible educators are making a lasting impact in classrooms and communities across our state, and we’re proud to recognize their dedication to Alabama students. We eagerly await tonight's announcement of who will be named the 2026–2027 Alabama Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations to each finalist for the difference you make every single day! 🍎✨

05/07/2026

Today and every day, we thank the hardworking teachers who dedicate themselves to Alabama’s future. AEA UniServ District 31 Director William “Trey” Allen wishes all our state’s outstanding teachers a happy !

05/07/2026

AEA UniServ District 6 Director Betty Dudley reflects on the teacher who inspired her to pursue a career in education. From the classroom to her work with AEA, she remembers the impact her teachers had on her throughout her childhood.

05/06/2026

In case you haven’t heard it today, THANK YOU, TEACHERS! AEA UniServ District 17 Director La’Keitha Benson thanks teachers for always going above and beyond for their students, schools, and communities.

05/06/2026

AEA UniServ District 19 Director Izaak Standridge shares the impact local schools and his teachers had on his life after a childhood in homeschooling programs.

05/06/2026

Happy ! Thank you, school nurses, for your dedication to keeping Alabama's students healthy and safe.