Press Center

News & Updates

APS teachers’ union, advocacy group urge ‘away-for-the-day’ phone policy

“The proposed policy 'is also in the best interest of our hardworking educators as it enables them to focus on instruction, rather than managing the personal devices of students,' says the letter, signed by AEA president June Prakash and members of the APE board of directors..." READ MORE

APS fifth graders meet Jill Biden on tour of White House

“'They were very intentional about making the exhibit reflect what the history really was,' said Arlington Education Association President June Prakash, who also attended. 'We thought, just a once-in-a-lifetime experience to just be at the White House, and then to meet Dr. Biden was just icing on the cake,' Prakash said..." READ MORE

Teachers' union issues second endorsement in School Board race

The political-action committee of the Arlington Education Association has added School Board candidate Kathleen Clark to its list of endorsees. Clark has long been an advocate, “teaching other parents and caregivers how to navigate the school system in order to provide every learner with access to the tools and resources needed to be successful"... READ MORE

President's Message

February 13, 2026

Happy Friday! It's been a busy week at the AEA office and for our committee members. We had our monthly Delegate Assembly meeting. Our Delegates voted to formally oppose the 2-Factor Authentication plan presented by APS (see more below). We held a Collective Bargaining meeting to plan for the renegotiation of our Licensed Agreement (we still need a SPED voice on the team!) and also hosted a Support Staff check-in Zoom. We closed out the week with our monthly Union Power Ha