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Press Release Archive 2014-17 Alexandria, VA – The Association of American Educators (AAE) and the Texas Charter Schools Association (TCSA) are proud to announce a new partnership to support Texas's talented charter school educators, leaders, and staff..... Continue Reading... 08.08.17 | AAE Members Enthusiastically Congratulate National Teacher of the Year Sydney Chaffee Alexandria, VA – The Association of American Educators, a non-union, non-profit, professional association serving teachers in all fifty states, enthusiastically and emphatically congratulates Sydney Chaffee on her being recognized as the 2017 National Teacher of the Year. ..... Continue Reading... Alexandria, VA – The Association of American Educators (AAE), the largest national, non-union teachers’ association, and eight of its California member educators filed a lawsuit last week against the California Teachers Association challenging the constitutionality of California’s “agency shop” law. “Agency shop” arrangements violate educators’ First Amendment guarantee to free speech and free association by forcing public school teachers to support powerful teachers’ union efforts to advance their political agenda through collective bargaining. ..... Continue Reading... Alexandria, VA – Today, the Association of American Educators Foundation (AAEF) announced its National Scholarships and Grants award winners for the fall of 2016, with 15 teachers each receiving funding for creative and innovative educational projects and pursuits. ..... Continue Reading... Alexandria, VA – Today, the Association of American Educators (AAE) joins with over 80 partner organizations in more than 30 states across the nation to celebrate National Employee Freedom Week (NEFW), an annual grassroots campaign dedicated to promoting employee rights of association. ..... Continue Reading... 05.03.16 | Association of American Educators Recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week Alexandria, VA – Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6, 2016) is in full swing and National Teacher Day is today! Thousands of advocates from across the country are honoring local teachers and acknowledging the role they play in making sure every student receives a quality education. ..... Continue Reading... Alexandria, VA – The Association of American Educators Foundation (AAEF) today announced its National Scholarships and Grants award winners for the spring of 2016, with 15 teachers each receiving funding for varied educational projects and pursuits. ..... Continue Reading... 03.29.16 | Association of American Educators Sounds off on Friedrichs v. CTA Split Decision Alexandria, VA – The U.S. Supreme Court today issued a one sentence decision in the Friedrichs v. CTA court case affirming a lower-court ruling that upholds the practice of forced union fees. ..... Continue Reading... 03.03.16 | National Teacher Survey Demonstrates Support for Education & Labor Reform Alexandria, VA – Today the Association of American Educators (AAE), the largest national non-union educators’ organization, released its 2016 National Membership Survey covering the nation’s most pressing education issues. Survey results show forward-thinking stances toward education reforms, particularly with regard to school choice, virtual education and technology, teacher preparation, testing and assessments, and workforce policy...... Continue Reading... 01.25.16 | Association of American Educators Celebrates National School Choice Week 2016 Alexandria, VA – The Association of American Educators (AAE), the largest, national non-union teachers’ organization, is pleased to once again sign on to National School Choice Week in 2016. As part of the association's continued efforts to support educators in all academic settings, AAE is partnering with grassroots organizations and coalitions across the country to celebrate teachers in events throughout the week in states including Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, New Jersey, Utah, and Wisconsin. ..... Continue Reading... 01.11.16 | Association of American Educators Sounds off on Friedrichs v. CTA Oral Arguments Alexandria, VA – Oral arguments in the Friedrichs vs. CTA et. al. U.S. Supreme Court case were heard today to decide whether or not compulsory union fees infringe on a teacher's freedom of speech rights. The decision, expected this spring, could potentially end the practice of forced unionism for educators nationwide. ..... Continue Reading... Alexandria, VA – Today, the Association of American Educators Foundation (AAEF) announced its National Scholarships and Grants award winners for the fall of 2015, with 15 teachers each receiving funding for creative and innovative educational projects and pursuits...... Continue Reading... 8.20.15 | National Teacher Survey Demonstrates Support for Labor Reforms Alexandria, VA – The Association of American Educators (AAE), the largest national non-union educators' organization and founding partner of National Employee Freedom Week (NEFW), today released its Workforce and Pension Membership Survey for 2015. Poll results show forward-thinking stances toward labor reform, particularly with regard to the changing profession and collective bargaining...... Continue Reading... Alexandria, VA – Today, the Association of American Educators (AAE) joins with 99 partner organizations to celebrate National Employee Freedom Week (NEFW), a national campaign to promote employee rights of association...... Continue Reading... 5.20.15 | Association of American Educators Promotes Colin Sharkey to Executive Vice President Alexandria, VA – The Association of American Educators (AAE) today announced that Colin Sharkey, current AAE Senior Director of National Projects, will serve AAE as Executive Vice President and member of the executive team, reporting to Chairman and President Gary Beckner..... Continue Reading... 5.04.15 | Association of American Educators Recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week Alexandria, VA – Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8, 2014) has begun and National Teacher Day is just a day away. Across the country, thousands of communities are honoring local teachers and acknowledging the crucial role they play in making sure every student receives a quality education..... Continue Reading... 5.04.15 | Association of American Educators Recognizes National Charter Schools Week Alexandria, VA – May 3-9, 2015 is National Charter Schools Week. Every year stakeholders from across the country mark this exciting occasion by recognizing these unique public schools and the communities they serve...... Continue Reading... Alexandria, VA – The Association of American Educators Foundation (AAEF) today announced its National Scholarships and Grants award winners for the spring of 2015, with 15 teachers whose innovative initiatives will receive funding for varied educational projects and pursuits...... Continue Reading... 2.05.15 | National Teacher Survey Demonstrates Support for Reform Efforts Alexandria, VA – Today the Association of American Educators (AAE), the largest national non-union educators' organization, released its 2015 Membership Survey about the nation's most talked-about education and labor policies..... Continue Reading... Alexandria, VA – Today, the Association of American Educators Foundation (AAEF) announced its National Scholarships and Grants award winners for the fall of 2014, with 15 teachers each receiving funding for creative and innovative educational projects..... Continue Reading... Alexandria, VA – Today, the Association of American Educators (AAE) joins with 79 partner organizations to celebrate National Employee Freedom Week (NEFW), a national campaign to promote employee rights of association...... Continue Reading... 7.31.14 | Association of American Educators Reacts to State Supreme Court Decision Upholding Act 10 Alexandria, VA – Wisconsin's landmark law designed to curb misuse of union power was upheld on Thursday by the Wisconsin State Supreme Court in a ground-breaking 5-2 vote. The decision solidifies the reforms in Act 10 and once and for all ends the practice of forced unionism for educators....... Continue Reading... 6.17.14 | Association of American Educators Endorses 2014 NCTQ Teacher Prep Report Alexandria, VA – The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) today released a comprehensive report of reviews of teacher preparation programs from around the country. The NCTQ Teacher Prep Review rated more than 1,600 schools of education based on a myriad of evidence-based criteria. While most schools of education are in need of systematic reform, the report shows significant progress in a number of schools since 2013. ...... Continue Reading... 6.11.14 | Association of American Educators Reacts to Vergara v. California Decision Alexandria, VA – In a sweeping victory for education reformers in California, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled yesterday that state laws governing teacher tenure protections are unconstitutional. ...... Continue Reading... Alexandria, VA– The Association of American Educators (AAE), the largest, national non-union educators' organization, was pleased to testify in support of Pennsylvania House Bill 1507 on Thursday, a bill that would bar the use of taxpayer resources to collect government unions' political money. Two AAE member teachers and AAE Regional Membership Director Kristi Lacroix spoke in favor of the bill that would allow educators the freedom to make well-informed choices. ...... Continue Reading... 5.05.14 | Association of American Educators Recognizes National Charter Schools Week Alexandria, VA– May 4-10, 2014 is National Charter Schools Week. Every year students, teachers, parents, school leaders, and advocates from across the country mark this great week by recognizing these innovative public schools and the communities they serve. ...... Continue Reading... 5.05.14 | Association of American Educators Recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week Alexandria, VA– Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-10, 2014) has begun and the National Teacher Day is just a day away. Across the country, thousands of communities are honoring local teachers and acknowledging the crucial role they play in making sure every student receives a quality education. ...... Continue Reading... Alexandria, VA– The Association of American Educators Foundation (AAEF) today announced its National Scholarships and Grants Program award winners for the spring of 2014, with 16 teachers each receiving up to $500 for varied classroom projects and pursuits in their professional development. ...... Continue Reading... Alexandria, VA– The Association of American Educators (AAE), the nation’s largest national non-union teachers’ organization, is pleased to announce several new university partners that will offer AAE members discounted rates to pursue their Master’s degree. These new alliances will enable AAE member educators the opportunity to continue their education at reasonable prices. ...... Continue Reading... 2.04.14 | National Teacher Survey Demonstrates Growing Support for Education Reforms Alexandria, VA– Today the Association of American Educators (AAE), the largest national non-union educators' organization, released its 2014 Membership Survey about high-profile education and labor policies. Survey results show progressive stances toward education and labor reform, particularly with regard to education spending, school choice, technology, safety in schools, Common Core State Standards, and collective bargaining. ...... Continue Reading... Alexandria, VA– The Association of American Educators (AAE), the largest, national non-union teachers organization, was pleased to once again sign on to National School Choice Week in 2014. As part of the association's continued efforts to support educators in all education settings, AAE partnered with grassroots organizations and coalitions across the country to celebrate teachers in 18 events throughout the week in states including Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Utah, Wisconsin....... Continue Reading... |