Additionally, AAE has established state-based non-union educator associations representing teachers in Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington.

[8] AAE has been highlighted in national newspapers The Wall Street Journal,[9] The Washington Times,[10] and USA Today,[11] among others.

Op-eds and letters to the editor from AAE staff members are published regularly in local newspapers.

Professional membership in AAE is open to all employees who, in order to qualify for insurance benefits, must receive a W-2 from an educational entity, including public or private school, university, or college.

"[21] The NEA has distributed a "toolkit" advising local members on how to respond to the AAE, including talking points and action plans.

[24] Also, the major funders cited by the NEA as proof of AAE's agenda, have also given grants, albeit of much smaller value, to public school districts and universities.