Albemarle Education Association

10/15/2026

To every educator and education support professional across ACPS—this invitation is for YOU! ❤️

It’s important that we make space for one another outside the school building. This isn’t just a meetup, it’s a morale boost, a chance to reconnect, and a reminder that we’re stronger together.

Got 15 minutes? GREAT. Got two hours? EVEN BETTER. It’s drop-in, so come as you are, when you can!

The work we do is extraordinary. We make sacrifices that rarely make headlines, carry responsibilities that extend far beyond our job descriptions, and show up for children and families in ways most people will never see.

We deserve more than recognition for our resilience. We deserve community, connection, laughter, and JOY. So come get some of that joy with us!

📍 Matchbox at Stonefield
📅 Monday, October 19 | 4–8 PM

And to our Charlottesville community: If you’re in the area and happen to pass Matchbox, stop in and thank an educator or school support professional for their service. Trust me, those words mean more than you know.

We spend so much time showing up for everybody else. On Monday, let’s show up for each other.

10/08/2026

AEA Mourns the Loss of Paul Regan. Read our statement here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JMXmCT15ZyGw-0aqiE2-8A6_cqCoVU_8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113534611498005005605&rtpof=true&sd=true

09/07/2026

Strong Staff, Strong Schools!

09/02/2026

08/22/2026

Education Support Professionals: Register today for this year’s ESP Conference. Build your organizing skills and ensure your essential role is recognized: Through member-led panels, interactive workshops, and hands-on programs, you’ll discover effective strategies for advocacy and building union power. Don’t miss this chance to amplify the ESP voice in our union! Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/d8034b6f-2fa2-49b5-b724-d0eb5ff48497/summary

06/03/2026

AEA Reps and members- this is a fantastic event, with all expenses covered. Register to join us, ASAP!

Organize! Organize! Organize! Spots are filling up fast for VEA's 2026 Summer Organizing Institute, July 14-16, in Richmond. Learn new strategies and tools to grow membership and strengthen educator voices! Register here ⬇️
https://vea.link/soi2026

05/20/2026

Got personal days you need to use before the end of the year? Remember the last 5 days of school are blackout days. Take the afternoon off and join this event!

If you're upset about Governor Spanberger's veto of the historic collective bargaining legislation, you're not alone. Now is the time to show up and speak out about this betrayal.

Join us in solidarity at 4 p.m. on Thursday May 21 in Richmond to march for workers' rights. This event is being organized alongside our union partners in the Virginia Public Sector Labor Coalition.

We will not be silent in the face of union busting.

Show your solidarity! Join us at 1111 E Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219 on May 21 at 4pm.

You can RSVP here:

https://www.mobilize.us/seiu-virginia/event/954834/

05/14/2026

05/01/2026

Hundreds of AEA members participated in May Day rallies and walk-ins across the county! Today we show our solidarity, celebrate our wins, and acknowledge that the work is not over. Strong Staff, Strong Schools!

04/29/2026

Wear this Friday for May Day! Each ACPS worksite is hosting a mini-rally, eating donuts, and taking a group picture of ALL union members with our special May Day posters. If you aren't sure of the time or location of your worksite rally, contact your Union Rep or send us a message!
🍩🍩 We have 900 donuts, please show up! 🍩🍩