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January 30, 2026

Feb 6
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Happy Friday! Hopefully everyone has enjoyed the week of snow (ice?) days.  Special thanks to our custodians who have been working hard to dig us out, and to our transportation staff who have been digging out buses and checking the bus routes for safety.  

The AEA Office is closed when APS is closed, and we had to close today because our parking lot hasn't been cleared. Sharing a few important notices below.

PRAXIS HELP

The Virginia Education Association is proud to offer another addition to our Praxis support called the Praxis Equity Bridge! Are you someone who needs to pass your Praxis test(s) before June 30, 2026?  Do you know someone who may need Praxis support? Click the link to learn more about this program of support that bridges the gap that many face with payment, time, structure, and study resources as they approach the Praxis.

Registration is currently open and will close on February 16th. Please feel free to share this with all!

TAKE ACTION

Thu, Feb 5 @ 7pm · Fairfax County Democratic Committee

All times Eastern

From the AEA Elections Committee

It's a busy time for elections! We're trying our best to not have too much overlap with elections.

Please see the revised timeline below for our Executive Board Elections.  If you would like to run for President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, HS Rep, MS Rep, or ES Rep, please email admin@aeava.org.

January 12 – February 27:


Collection of signatures. All forms must be submitted to the AEA office by COB on Friday, February 27 with at least 20 signatures (the business day before March 1). All forms will be date/time stamped. No late submissions will be accepted.

March 2 – March 27:


Signature verification by AEA administration. The Elections Committee may inspect. Ballots are created by AEA administration and approved by the AEA Elections Committee and DA. AEA will notify petitioners of their placement on the ballot. Campaigning may begin.

March 27 (week of):


Ballots sent via interoffice mail to individual members. Representatives will be notified to be on the lookout.

Candidate forum:


TBD, via Zoom (?? March 24 or another day).

April 6 –April 30:


Voting/election period (beginning the Monday following spring break). All ballots must be returned to the AEA office by COB on Thursday, April 30. Late ballots will be held but not counted.

May 4 (week of):


Ballots counted. Elections Committee Certifies the results of the election. Winners notified.

Self-Nomination for NEA-RA Convention

If you would like to attend the National Education Association Representative Assembly (NEA-RA) this year, please use the link below to self-nominate. The RA is July 3-7 in Denver, CO.  

Arlington is allowed 11 delegates to this convention, with the AEA President as an automatic delegate (per Bylaws). If more nominations are received than available slots, we will hold an election.

Self-nomination will be open until close of business on 2/13/26.


 
 
 

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