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According to the largest teachers union in the country, the National Education Association, donations by teachers to the Democratic Party were ten times those to the Republican Party. Ten to one. (Fox News)
Family to sue South Butler over threat from coach Oct 1, 2009
Butch Santicola, a spokesman for the South Butler County Education Association, the teachers union, declined to comment on behalf of Mr. Voltz. "We'll guarantee that he'll get his day in court," said Mr. Santicola, who described Mr. Voltz, who also is a basketball coach at the school, as a respected teacher, coach and member of the community. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A Longer, Costlier School Year? Oct 1, 2009
Unions like the National Education Association can't be happy that the reform plan emerging in the Senate would tax their gold-plated health plans and deny them a government-run option. Talking up merit pay for teachers would not be prudent at this point. (Investors Business Daily)
Judy McKenzie named Swampscott Educator of the Year Sep 30, 2009
When Swampscott Education Association President Paul Maguire told Judy McKenzie that she had been chosen by her peers as the 2009 SEA Educator of the Year, her initial response was shock. But as she later told teachers at the first general meeting of the association Aug. 31, what she really felt the most was pride. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Driver's ed set for revival in public schools Sep 30, 2009
About 15% of eligible students take high school driver's ed compared with 95% in the 1970s, says Allen Robinson, CEO of the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, which represents about 50,000 public and private driver's ed teachers. HIGH-TECH: FROM THE ARCHIVES. (USA Today -- News)
Hawaii teacher furloughs will cut class time, not preparation days Sep 26, 2009
The National Education Association trade union, of which the HSTA is an affiliate, opposes furloughs and layoffs as a means of responding to budget shortfalls. "Our position is still that there are other ways we can deal with this crisis other than furloughing teachers or laying off educators. Even in an economic crisis, we should be finding money to invest in education," said NEA spokeswoman Cynthia Kain. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Contract negotiations set to begin Sep 26, 2009
Sarah Marples, president of the Marshfield Education Association, which represents teachers, teaching aides, secretaries and non-teaching vice-principals, said she has been following the town s budgetary dilemma. It s not an ostrich sticking its head in the sand because I am very aware, she said. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Teachers and Social Media: A new learning frontier Sep 26, 2009
Sioux City Education Association President Bruce Lear said he believes teachers are well aware of the pitfalls of social media because they are taught appropriate conduct in college. David Chobar, an associate professor of secondary education at Morningside College, shows his students how profile pictures, status messages and social media can prevent them from getting hired as teachers. (Sioux City Journal)
Time to sign Sep 25, 2009
The New Jersey Education Association, which represents teachers, and the New Jersey State School Nurses Association, remain adamantly opposed to the legislation, particularly the delegation of responsibility for glucagon shots, which can revive a diabetic who has passed out because of dangerously low blood-sugar levels. The NJEA feels the responsibility of administering such an emergency glucagon shot represents too much of a burden for teachers. (NJ.com -- Times)
State applauds, promotes NB Schools Q-Comp program Sep 25, 2009
Yetter said one unanticipated outcome she attributes to participating in Q Comp is the change in "tone" of meetings of education association members. She said staff are observing colleagues that are not in their department or grade level, bringing teachers out of the box, mixing things up and this is a good thing. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Low enrollment closes Maui Catholic school Sep 25, 2009
" Like Catholic schools elsewhere, St. Joseph has struggled with declining enrollment. Nationwide, enrollment in kindergarten through fifth grade in the 2008-09 school year was down about 18 percent from five years ago, according to a report by the National Catholic Education Association. Fobbe-Wills said the school, with tuition of $4,600 this year, would need 40 to 50 additional students to remain viable. The principal said she plans a forum at the school tomorrow for parents to air concerns... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Pies, pies
and more pies Sep 24, 2009
Ellis was the 2009 winner of the annual Homestead Festival;s Make It With Lard Pie Baking Contest, which is sponsored by the Bureau County Home and Community Education Association ... Two weeks ago, Ellis entered a peach pie and a mixed berry pie in the 2009 Homestead Festival pie contest, sponsored by the Bureau County Home and Community Education Association. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
MARSHFIELD EDITORIAL: Tough sledding Sep 24, 2009
Speaking of union contracts, try being a union official such as, let s see, Marshfield Education Association president Sarah Marples. Your last negotiation wasn t exactly a cakewalk. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Don't expect well-deserved raise Sep 23, 2009
Last week, members of the Rapid City Education Association voted to reject the school district s recent best offer at teacher contract negations. The sticking point is teacher salary, specifically if it should be increased or what incentives should be provided. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Columbus School Board grants seniors open campus Sep 23, 2009
Bridenstine said that would mean the school and the Columbus Education Association would need to negotiate that change. The proposal was tabled until the issue is settled between the district and the Columbus Education Association. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
5 comment(s) Sep 22, 2009
ankleweight wrote on Sep 21, 2009 2:46 PM:" Long march to proficiency? The article talks about being adequate. Maybe a better title would be; "Long march to Mediocrity". Hooray! Our students are just getting by, who could have dreamed for more. Thank you Michigan Education Association for a job tolerably completed. ". Bubba wrote on Sep 21, 2009 3:07 PM:" Benton Harbor schools screwing up again. ". (The Herald-Palladium)
SCEA president responds to Journal Sep 22, 2009
-- Dr. Amy DeGroot-Hammer, president, Sioux City Education Association. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal)
Long march to proficiency Sep 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009. Most Southwest Michigan elementary, middle schools made AYP benchmarks. (The Herald-Palladium)
Nebraska Education Association backing Heineman, White Sep 21, 2009
LINCOLN -- The Nebraska State Education Association has given Republican Gov. Dave Heineman and Democratic 2nd District congressional candidate Tom White an early commitment of support for the 2010 election. The union represents 28,000 public-school teachers and educational support professionals. (Sioux City Journal)
Teachers to strike today in South Butler Sep 21, 2009 KENT SCHOOL TEACHERS' STRIKE IS OVER: CLASSES START TUESDAY Sep 20, 2009 ACORN is a concern Sep 20, 2009 Groups set up training camps for candidates Sep 20, 2009 Some ‘tough love’ at Hall Sep 19, 2009 Local volunteers inducted into state 4-H Hall of Fame Sep 19, 2009 Parents and students for and against Kent teachers' strike wave signs in Covington Sep 19, 2009 School district program to guard against workplace bullying Sep 18, 2009 R-III District Seeks More Input on School Reorganization Sep 18, 2009 UPDATED: Striking Kent teachers rally Friday, still no contract; READ THE PROPOSAL Sep 18, 2009 State's jobless rate dips, schools hit hard Sep 18, 2009 Schools, administration negotiations continue Sep 17, 2009 Sioux Falls teachers can't add students as online friends Sep 17, 2009 Grand Canyon woman named nation's best teacher Sep 17, 2009 Rapid City teachers want salary increase; union rejects latest offer from district Sep 16, 2009 Paly's Paul Kandell named 'journalism teacher of the year' Sep 15, 2009 Alaska teachers union settles federal harassment lawsuit Sep 15, 2009 STRIKE VOTE: Kent teachers defy judge's order; vote to continue strike Sep 14, 2009 More of this story Sep 14, 2009 More of this story Sep 13, 2009 Documenting different species more than free-spirit exercise Sep 12, 2009 ' + dsq_num_posts + ' Comment' + (dsq_num_posts != 1 ? 's' : '') + ' Sep 12, 2009 Ark. gov. backs Kimbrell as education commissioner Sep 12, 2009 Education work way beyond ordinary Sep 12, 2009 Class size at heart of Kent teachers' strike Sep 12, 2009 Kent Teachers Face Hefty Fines If Not In Class By Monday Sep 11, 2009 Buchanan: 'Is America coming apart?'... Sep 11, 2009 Government to expand Kintampo Rural Health Training College Sep 11, 2009 South Butler teachers warn of strike Sep 10, 2009 Teacher run school Sep 10, 2009 Noguera: Obama on risky ground on schools Sep 10, 2009 ND agency aims to resolve ethanol plant insolvency Sep 9, 2009 Political Grapevine Sep 9, 2009 Lee County voters go to the polls for school elections Sep 9, 2009 It Happened This Week: Sept. 7-14 Sep 9, 2009 Two regions of Alabama politically diverse Sep 9, 2009 Has President trumped parental rights? Sep 9, 2009 Charge parents for public school Sep 9, 2009 Labor Dazed in California (46) Sep 8, 2009 Private Sector Invests in Charter Schools Sep 8, 2009 READ FILING: Kent School District files injunction in King County Superior Court to end strike Sep 7, 2009 Wake up: US education system is in a state of crisis Sep 6, 2009 Odebolt-Arthur student wins education decal contest Sep 5, 2009 With some vetoes, budget finally OK'd Sep 5, 2009 Nashoba district eyes health insurance savings Sep 5, 2009 Highest percentage of uninsured children in Southwest Sep 5, 2009 John Walter Grace (16) Sep 4, 2009 Southwest highest for uninsured kids Sep 4, 2009 Molly Brookhiser-Smeltser fields FMEA questions Sep 3, 2009 Pie baking contest Sep 3, 2009 Tentative Agreement Reached In Lake Stevens Sep 3, 2009 Navarrette offends Sep 3, 2009 MCISD watchful for flu symptoms Sep 3, 2009 Retiree Returns Buy Wine Tastings, Golf Rounds: Susan Antilla Sep 2, 2009 School board candidates address budget, technology Sep 2, 2009 BOARD RESETS ANTHONY’S CONTRACT WITH $11,250 RAISE Sep 2, 2009 Happy new year: Regional district ready for start of school Sep 2, 2009 Sedro-Woolley Cancels First School Day For Strike Sep 2, 2009 Two regions of Alabama politically diverse Sep 2, 2009 Write-in joins FM School Board race Sep 2, 2009 Hinton schools chief resigns after weeks on job Sep 1, 2009 Milwaukee mayor wants to take over school system Sep 1, 2009 Petoskey school officials will not continue with 'Christmas break' change Sep 1, 2009 State creates new rural education job Aug 31, 2009 Kent Teachers Say No School On Monday Aug 31, 2009
The South Butler County Education Association, which represents the teachers, is seeking salary increases of 4. 3 percent per year and retention of the current school day. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Aging well: Mike McCormick looks back on his 15 years with Whistling Swan Sep 20, 2009
The Alaska Art Education Association Fall Conference will take place in Homer, Oct. 2-4. For details and a registration form, go to. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kent Elementary teachers, from left, Jodi Hall, Erin Isbell and Amy Hurt were all excitement as they returned to their classrooms Monday morning, following an affirmative vote earlier that morning by their union, the Kent Education Association, to ratify a new teaching contract for the year ... Members of the Kent Education Association on Monday approved a new contract, ending the walkout that had effectively shut down the district since Aug. 26 ... "We are excited about moving forward together... (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
RobertD wrote on Sep 17, 2009 1:03 PM:" Those of you out there concerned about ACORN should check to see how your unions and professional organizations are spending your dues. For example, the National Education Association gave ACORN $190,000 in 2008 (the latest year that I could find record of). Everyone belonging to unions and such groups need to start asking questions of their leadership. ". Deb wrote on Sep 17, 2009 5:34 PM:" So if the president doesn't take time to respond directly you... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
On one side, the Arizona Education Association and Planned Parenthood Arizona are sponsoring three weekend-long training sessions, beginning this coming weekend, for would-be legislators. But Arizona Education Association President John Wright said it s not just a question of being civic-minded ... Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod acknowledged that, generally speaking, her group already gets its way more often at the Legislature on issues like abortion and tax credits to help... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Meanwhile, the board and Hall Education Association are mulling an addendum to the teacher union contract which could allow fewer annual teacherreviews in favor of more informalassessments throughout the year. What happens is we (administrators) spread ourselves thin, and we;re not doing a good job of anything,; Struna said of the district;s current, paperwork-laden annual review process. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Rod;s volunteer work with University of Illinois Extension has also included service as a member of the county;s Extension Unit Council, president of the 4-H Clubs, Inc. Board, and president of the Bureau County Home and Community Education Association Board. This year, Rod was recognized for 40 years of service to the Bureau County 4-H Program. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Groups of parents on opposing sides of the Kent Education Association teachers' strike stood on opposite corners of the intersection at S.E. 272nd Street or Kent Kangley and 172nd Ave. S.E. in Covington today waving signs starting at about 10:30 a.m. ... The judge also ruled the Kent Education Association will be fined an additional $1,500 per day for each day teachers do not return to work. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Sioux City Education Association president Bruce Lear said workplace bullying is a problem in every work environment and trying to stop it before it happens is the best approach. "This provides a vehicle to address something that's long been unaddressed," Lear said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
After the parents spoke, Steve McDowell, president of the Warrenton Education Association, presented the results of a recent teacher survey. At the August board meeting, it had been suggested that the majority of teachers were in favor of the change to K-five schools. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
On Thursday, King County Superior Court Judge Andrea Darvas ordered teachers back to their classrooms by Monday, outlining a series of stiff financial penalties for them and their union, the Kent Education Association, if they did not ... Teachers who remain on the picket line past that time "have the choice of paying the premium themselves," she said, adding that the Washington Education Association - the parent of the KEA union - has offered to assist striking teachers cover those costs. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
This is a double blow, said John Wright, president of the Arizona Education Association. You have so many families now without the income from somebody who did work in a school last year now you've got students in schools that are understaffed. (AZCentral -- Business)
A set of identical questions was submitted to both Janik and the head of the Charlevoix Education Association AnnMarie Conway. - Advertisement. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The head of the Sioux Falls Education Association said the policy makes it more difficult for some employees because they are allowed to be Facebook friends with their own children but not many of their children's friends ... In Sioux Falls, Deb Merxbauer, head of the Sioux Falls Education Association, said teachers who are also parents want to be Facebook friends with their children s friends. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
McBroom was just named the best rural teacher in the entire country by the National Rural Education Association ... "Teaching in a rural school is not easy," said John Hill, director of the National Rural Education Association ... McBroom, named the Rural Teacher of the Year by the National Rural Education Association, has been at the school since 2001. (AZCentral -- News)
"We wish to go back to the table," said Rapid City Education Association president Sue Podoll. Members of RCEA voted last week to turn down the district's last best offer and notified the district by letter Friday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Kandell has been involved in journalism education nationally, presenting at conferences and serving as a board member of the Journalism Education Association of Northern California and member of the Advisory Council Steering Committee for the Student Press Law Center. He has developed an eight-week journalism program in East Palo Alto designed specifically to encourage Paly students who live there to take journalism classes during the school year. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Then-NEA-Alaska President Bill Bjork said the union, along with its national parent, the National Education Association, disputed the allegations but decided to settle out of court to avoid more expense. "The advantage of settling this is to allow NEA-Alaska and NEA to avoid the litigation expense and focus on protecting the interests of public education employees," Bjork said in May 2006. (Anchorage Daily News)
Instead, members of the Kent Education Association will continue to strike ... The strike by the Kent Education Association is illegal, Jarvas wrote in her decision, which she announced at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent ... Negotiations between the Kent School District and the Kent Education Association had gone on throughout the weekend and through Labor Day in an attempt to reach an agreement before Monday's meeting. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
The National Education Association s Rhode Island branch, which assists the WTA in negotiations, reported that the contract talks are in mediation, meaning an outside party has been brought in because of an impasse. Jerome Egan, an NEA RI assistant executive director and member of the WTA collective bargaining team, did not return a call to comment Friday. (Westerly Sun, RI)
The National Education Association s Rhode Island branch, which assists the WTA in negotiations, reported that the contract talks are in mediation, meaning an outside party has been brought in because of an impasse. Jerome Egan, an NEA RI assistant executive director and member of the WTA collective bargaining team, did not return a call to comment Friday. (Westerly Sun, RI)
The group s members included representatives of WHC, the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina and the Carolina Butterfly Society, Midlands Chapter. Sweatman says the purpose was to count and document different butterflies in Orangeburg County. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Simpers, a physical education/health/drama teacher at Meeker Middle School, was the only one of his peers to cross the Kent Education Association picket line Tuesday and report for school as ordered by Judge Andrea Darvas ... The Kent Education Association voted Monday to defy Darvas order to return to work the following day. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
The group joined with the Arkansas School Boards Association and the Arkansas Education Association in 2006 in backing a boost in school funding approved by lawmakers during a special legislative session. Kimbrell also urged lawmakers in 2007 to approve more funding for schools than had been backed by a committee's recommendations. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
As part of their principals report, Sister Esther and Sister Barbara announced that LCS was granted accreditation by both the Western Catholic Education Association and the North Central Association through June 30, 2015. . (Nogales International, AZ)
Kent Education Association. Kent School District. (Longview Daily News, WA)
"The truth is that court orders are meaningless unless they are enforced, Darvas said.She said the fines would be retroactive to the start date of the strike if teachers don't report to school by the deadline. It was an amount that shocked teachers who had come to court.I think its ridiculous, I think its absurd, said one Kent teacher.Kent Education Association president Lisa Brackin Johnson said the union wouldn't tell its 1,700 members what to do."We will give the information to our... (KIRO TV, WA)
The National Education Association denounced Bush. And Congress ordered the General Accounting Office to investigate. (The Drudge Report)
Professor Nick Ross, Head of Academic Innovation, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, who is also a founding member of the International Forum for Physician Assistants Education said the idea of the forum came up at a meeting of the International Affairs Committee of the Physician Assistant Education Association in the United States but has embraced "all voices, all traditions, all health care solutions and where everyone could learn from each other. "Today we have taken an important step... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Butch Santicola, spokesman for the Pennsylvania State Education Association, said the teachers gave the district their strike notice after a bargaining session Tuesday night. The bargaining session came at the end of the first day of school for the district's 2,850 students. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
That idea jangles nerves at the National Education Association -- the nation's largest teachers union -- where members fear it opens the door to measuring teacher performance by how students score on tests. "What we're really against is using a single [student ] test on a single day" to assess teacher performance, said NEA Executive Director John Wilson. (CNN -- US)
For example, instead of requiring states to adopt some form of merit pay for teachers -- a measure to which both the teachers' unions, the National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers, have already declared their opposition -- the administration could encourage states to adopt school-based formulas that reward increases in student achievement. This is similar, though not identical, to the approach taken in New York City, one that encourages collaboration among teachers and... (CNN -- US)
One of them is Assembly Member Tony Mendoza, D-Artesia, whose official biography describes him as "an active member in United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) and as a representative to the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the National Education Association." And if anyone doubts the power that they and other unions exert over legislative policy, he or she need look no further than Mendoza's Assembly Bill 155, which cleared the Assembly on a largely party-line vote and is now pending in the... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
But at the time -- October 10, 1991 -- the National Education Association said it could not "endorse a president who spends $26,000 dollars of taxpayers' money on a staged media event... while cutting school lunch funds for our neediest youngsters.". But, ahead of President Obama's speech -- September 6, 2009 -- the NEA wrote: "We applaud President Obama for delivering this message to students.". (Fox News)
"I am running because I believe there is much more I can help the district with," Gray told those attending a candidates' forum in August sponsored by the Fort Madison Education Association. Lamb is seeking his first term on the school board, however he is not a stranger to the district or to education. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
The Fort Madison Education Association proposed a 1980-81 contract with a 1,650 increase in teachers' base pay. The Lee County farm Bureau elected new officers and reported having 1,503 members. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
The Alabama Education Association is set to have a high profile, front page, battle royale prizefight with GOP gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne. Byrne will make AEA his whipping boy. (Atmore Advance, AL)
sparky595 wrote on Sep 8, 2009 3:56 PM:" All of you liberals want to say that the American public should not be concerned what Obama says to our children. You make it look as though we are crazy to think he would say anything bad. And, you want to point out that Bush gave a speech in the 90's to students. Well, let me educate you on how the liberal democrats treated that situation. The democrats not only denounced his speech but also launched congressional hearings into the matter. They also... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
He is founder of the American Education Association and writes a blog at brian-crosby. com. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Should my mother renew her membership in the National Education Association. A lifelong teacher, Mom felt obligated. (Boerne Star, TX)
But that shouldn't be at the cost of established schools that need repairs or new buildings, said Kay Brilliant, director of policy and practice at the National Education Association, which represents public school teachers. "The whole issue around distribution of funds has to do with a lack of funds overall," she said via e-mail. (CBS News)
The Kent Education Association voted Aug. 26 to go on strike after contract negotiations between the union and the district broke down and a week's worth of talks with a state-provided mediator failed to reach a settlement ... The district's injunction request names the Kent Education Association President Lisa Brackin-Johnson and the union executive board by name ... In Marysville in 2003, an injunction was issued by Judge Linda C. Krese for the Superior Court of the State of Washington for... (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Special interest groups that benefit from the status quo - led by the National Education Association, the nation's largest teachers' union - have succeeded in blocking most of the aggressive reforms so desperately needed to improve the quality of our schools. Why are the special-interest groups so successful. (Juneau Empire)
Laurel Bengford's design was one of 24 designs, which will be printed in full color on sheets of one-inch square stickers. Teachers use the stickers, like Bengford's "Un-bee-lievable", to give positive feedback to their students, the release said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
"In the big picture, we are better off this afternoon than we were this morning," said John Wright, president of the Arizona Education Association. Business groups said the return of the property tax, which was suspended for three years, will throttle economic recovery. (AZCentral -- News)
Two years ago the district reached an agreement with the Nashoba Regional Education Association to eliminate the most expensive Blue Cross plan offering. The Master Health Plus program was only subscribed to by a small number of employees but its elimination saved the district more than $200,000 a year. (Bolton Common, MA)
More than 234,000 Arizona children 14 percent of state s total do not have health insurance, according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau and National Education Association. Texas had the highest percentage 21. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
He retired and relocated to Oakland, where he continued to be an advocate for the teachers union and later went on to become an executive director of the OEA (Oakland Education Association). Most recently, he was involved with the California Retired Teachers Association. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Only five other states Texas, Florida, South Carolina, New Mexico and Nevada have higher percentages, according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau and National Education Association. Texas had the highest percentage 21. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Published: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 3:41 PM CDT Members of the Fort Madison Education Association (FMEA) want to be fair. So when they heard there was a write-in candidate running for one of the three at-large seats on the Fort Madison School Board, they deemed it appropriate to offer the candidate the same inquiry the other three candidates received at a public forum on Aug. 17. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Created:Wednesday, September 2, 2009 11:26 p.m.CDTFONT SIZE. All pies should be taken to the park by 9 a.m. and will be auctioned off, starting with the winning pies, at noon. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
-- A tentative agreement was reached late Tuesday evening between the Lake Stevens School District and the Lake Stevens Education Association, said Arlene Hulten of the Lake Stevens School District. Both sides have signed the tentative agreement and the teachers will vote on the contract 9 a.m. Thursday at Lake Stevens High School. (KIRO TV, WA)
The National Education Association pointedly criticized the Obama administration, saying the president is relying too heavily on charter schools and standardized tests in his attempt to overhaul the nation's schools ... The National Education Association pointedly criticized the Obama administration, saying the president is relying too heavily on charter schools and standardized tests in his attempt to overhaul the nation's schools ... The National Education Association pointedly criticized the... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
He also said that the district is in contact with local health authorities, the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Education Association and the Centers for Disease Control, all as part of the protocol requested of school districts. We asked the parents not to allow the children to return to school until they have been fever-free for a period of 24 hours without the assistance of Tylenol or Advil. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Indeed, beneficiaries of sponsorship fees including and the National Education Association have registered as investment advisers for that very reason. Nationwide Financial Services spokeswoman Carah Brody says Nationwide Retirement Solutions is an ethical company who takes its regulatory responsibility very seriously and continues to cooperate with regulators. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Monday nights forum sponsored by the Keokuk Education Association also was carried on the local public access channel. Retired teacher Gail Myers served as moderator. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Smith went on to say he questioned the validity of the offer, as have others in the district including the Pine Bluff Education Association. Norful said he never sent anything indicating interviews would be conducted. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
First, I d like to thank all returning staff for participating in the giveback day, Gaquin said, referring to the Hamilton-Wenham Education Association s acceptance of forfeiting one days pay last year ... John Kotch, president of the Hamilton-Wenham Education Association and grades 6-12 science curriculum leader, brought boisterous laughter to the room as he told colleagues what he did over the summer: got old. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
The Sedro-Woolley Education Association voted Monday night to go on strike Wednesday if they didn't reach an agreement with the school district. Rich Wood of the Washington Education Association says there's one more mediation session scheduled for Tuesday night before the strike is set to begin. (KIRO TV, WA)
The Alabama Education Association is set to have a high profile, front page, battle royale prizefight with GOP gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne. Byrne will make AEA his whipping boy. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Upon hearing of a write-in candidate, the Fort Madison Education Association (FMEA) deemed it appropriate to offer Brookhiser-Smeltser the same type of public forum the other three candidates were given on Aug. 17. Share this Article. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Held said high school principal Sue Martens would assume the superintendent's duties along with her own, with guidance from Northwest Area Education Association director Tim Grieves. The board plans to immediately find an interim replacement, likely a retired superintendent, to lead the district, then search for a replacement at the end of the school year, Held said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The NAACP, Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association union and Board President Michael Bonds, among others, oppose the takeover. Bonds has proposed instead creating an accountability services office that can provide the district with transparency, oversight and an annual fiscal review. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
The change in terminology was something that the board had decided to pursue earlier this month as part of labor-contract negotiations with the Petoskey Education Association union which represents teaching staff ... Board president Tom Rellinger said it s long been school officials standard practice to formulate the district s calendar through labor-contract negotiations with the Petoskey Education Association, which represents teaching staff. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
National Education Association-Alaska President Barb Angaiak praised the attention LeDoux was bringing to rural education in Alaska, and said she'll be watching who is hired ... Angaiak's union is affiliated with the National Education Association. (Juneau Empire)
-- A representative of the Kent Education Association said there won't be school in Kent on Monday. Representatives from the Kent school district and the teachers union met Sunday to try and reach an agreement on a new teachers contract, KIRO 7 reported. (KIRO TV, WA)
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