Arizona Educational Foundation

We believe amazing things happen in schools every day! Our mission is to identify, support, & celebrate excellence in PreK–12th grade Arizona public education.

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Huge thank you to Fiesta Bowl Charities for honoring the 2025 AEF Arizona Top 10 Teachers of the Year at the Fiesta Bowl game. The teachers were treated like royalty and honored with an on-field recognition. #MoreThanJustaGame #AEF #EveryonesStoryIncludesaTeacher

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The Top 10 Arizona Teachers of the Year were featured in this year's Fiesta Bowl parade on the APS fire engine! Thank you to #FiestaBowlCharities and APS for recognizing and celebrating Arizona educators with us!

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🎉 Shoutout to AEF Teacher of the Year, Emmett Burnton! He delivered an inspiring talk about the power of embracing technology in the classroom to enhance learning and prepare students for the future. His innovative approach is transforming education!

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As we count down toward the new year, we are saying thank you to the exemplary educators who were recognized this year as the 2024 Arizona Teacher of the Year Semifinalists. Thank you for your dedication and service to Arizona students!
#AEF #ArizonaEducationalFoundation

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THANK YOU for joining AEF in celebrating public schools throughout Arizona! Each year, AEF reaches over half a million Arizona students, teachers, and administrators in nearly 2,000 schools statewide. Your support matters! https://t.co/aU1hZ6Wapd

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Join the movement in helping give Arizona public schools the shine they deserve. Each year, AEF reaches over half a million Arizona students, teachers, and administrators in nearly 2,000 schools statewide.
Donate today! https://t.co/aU1hZ6Wapd

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Be part of Arizona’s education success! By supporting AEF, you’re investing in programs that promote excellence and equity. This Giving Tuesday, help build a brighter future for Arizona schools! $140 or $12/month gives students access to teachSTEM.
https://t.co/aU1hZ6Wapd

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Join us tomorrow for Giving Tuesday! Every gift makes an impact on a student, a teacher, an administrator, and a school across Arizona. Help us give Arizona public education the shine it deserves! https://t.co/aU1hZ6Wapd

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Public education transforms lives! After joining AEF’s TeachSTEM program, Kylie gained the confidence to pursue an education career. It costs $140 to provide a student access to TeachSTEM for a year. Support future educators like Kylie this Giving Tuesday! https://t.co/aU1hZ6Wapd

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✨Meet Danielle!✨
Danielle recently joined AEF as the Philanthropy & Engagement Manager in September. In this role, she works within our Development Team to support our funding efforts and expand our impact. She also oversees our 🌟Shine Squad🌟 and organizes volunteer projects.

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Amazing things happen in Arizona schools every day! Educator Jen Fowler has been teaching for 23+ years, using AEF resources for her growth and students. A $50 donation funds a full day of training for teachers like Jen.
Support AEF this Giving Tuesday: https://t.co/aU1hZ6Wapd

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✨Meet Erik✨
Erik joined AEF this fall as Operations Manager. He is a former early childhood educator and nonprofit administrator with over fifteen years of experience. His role balances the needs of our many programs, and assisting in facilitating trainings at our new office.

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AEF® A+ School of Excellence®
Awards applications for the 2025-2026 cycle is now open!

Start with the A+ School of Excellence Intent to Apply Form: https://t.co/24q60kzMrO

#AEFAPLUSSchoolOfExcellence
#APLUS #A+SchoolOfExcellence
#ArizonaEducationalFoundation #AZSchools #AEF

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We’re excited to spotlight Deer Valley High School, the Sky Hawks, for earning the A+ School of Excellence Award in 2023!
This recognition shows the school's dedication to fostering academic achievement, creating a supportive environment, and empowering students.

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🏡✨ Our Open House is a month away! ✨🏡

💜 Join us December 5th from 1-4pm to learn more about each AEF program and tour our new Training Space!

💙Hear from program participants, enjoy activities, and grab a bite to eat!

💚RSVP here: https://t.co/o8vocgtqlh

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🐝 Calling All Arizona Schools! Join the 2024-2025 Arizona Spelling Bee!

AEF is proud to partner with the Scripps National Spelling Bee! 🎉 Enroll your school before December 31 for $199.

Be part of 100 years of spelling excellence! Enroll now at https://t.co/ggDHHlHlef

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Meet Emilie!✨
Emilie is one of our newest team members at AEF, joining as our new Program Coordinator. Originally from Michigan, she graduated from Central Michigan University in May '24 with a B.S. in Nonprofit and Public Administration and a B.S. in International Relations.

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📚✨ Have you heard about the Arizona Educational Foundation's Take Your Legislator to School program? If not, you’re missing out!
This program connects legislators with our schools, giving them a firsthand look at the incredible work happening in Arizona classrooms.
#AEF

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🐝 Calling All Arizona Schools! Its your last chance to sign up for the discounted price for the 24-25 Arizona Spelling bee!🐝
🎉 Enroll by OCT. 31st for the $185 discounted fee.
Be part of 100 years of spelling excellence! Enroll now at https://t.co/ggDHHlHlef 🐝
#AEF

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Shining a spotlight on A+ school Kyrene de la Mariposa Elementary 🌟🎉 one of just a few schools that have achieved 5 consecutive A+ School of Excellence Awards! 🏆We celebrate the dedication of the amazing teachers, staff, and students!🙌💖
#AEF #A+ #ArizonaEducationalFoundation