Stafford needs Crowley on the School Board Oct 28, 2009
During Ms. Crowley's tenure, I was even more involved in school governance and funding as president of the Stafford Education Association. Ms. Crowley was unwavering in her mission to do the right thing, no matter the political backlash. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Teacher of year helps math add up Oct 28, 2009
" Ms. Switala has nearly a page of contributions she has made toward professional development as well as nearly another page of professional development activities. She is treasurer and a negotiating team member of the Pine-Richland Education Association. This year's AP Calculus BC class has only eight students, the same number as two years ago, when all earned 5s, the top score on the AP exam. Most of her students earn 4s and 5s. Geoff hopes his class will repeat that feat. When Ms. Switala... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Roger Wyatt (597) Oct 28, 2009
He was a member of the Arkansas Education Association, the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Mr. Wyatt was preceded in death by three brothers, Samuel Sammy Wyatt, Robert Buddy Wyatt and Herbert Wyatt; two sisters, Ruby Wyatt Campbell and Nancy Wyatt. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Coughlin wins arbitration Oct 28, 2009
Town Counsel Juliana Rice and Arlington Education Association President Ron Colosi both said they had not seen the decision, but Colosi had a brief comment, saying This is expected. Staff Writer Nicole Laskowski contributed to this report. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Jack E. Gindlesperger (7) Oct 28, 2009
Mr. Gindlesperger was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 10-5; Pennsylvania State Education Association; National Education Association; Superior Teachers Bowling League; Arrowhead Golf Course; and Pikeville Sportsmen's Association. Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are three sisters: Joyce Miller, Hooversville; Janet wife of Bruce Weirich, Boswell; and Joan Gindlesperger, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Arlington teacher wins case v. town Oct 28, 2009
Ron Colosi, Jr., president of the Arlington Education Association, said the teachers he spoke to yesterday were ecstatic over the news and that he is not surprised at the outcome. We ve said it over and over and over, said Colosi. (Boston Globe)
The wisdom of two education giants Oct 27, 2009
The longtime policy critic and former analyst for the National Education Association said of President Bush s No Child Left Behind, If 2000 was the year that testing went crazy, 2001 was the year it went stark raving mad. What say we take a moment to consider a few of the personal qualities that standardized tests do not measure: creativity, critical thinking, resilience, motivation, persistence, humor, reliability, enthusiasm, civic-mindedness, self-awareness, self-discipline, empathy,... (Boston Globe)
Pay raises not yet part of Flagler school talks Oct 27, 2009
Brandon Champion, Flagler Education Association president, said in a phone interview last week that attaining long-awaited step increases and a pay raise is the priority for his membership ... This year, it's been "tough" for district officials and union representatives statewide to agree on raises and step increases because of the lingering effects of the economic downturn, said Mark Pudlow, spokesman for the Florida Education Association, a statewide teachers union. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
* FEATURE: Environmental vacations grow in popularity Oct 27, 2009
Last summer, the association collaborated with the Taiwan Marine Environmental Education Association and Academia Sinicas Biodiversity Research Center to protect a new habitat: coral reefs. The group enlisted volunteer divers to work with local communities in northeastern Taiwan, on Green Island (q) and Orchid Island, Penghu Countys Siaoliouciou (p[y) and Shanyuan Beach in Taitung County to check on the conditions of reefs in those areas and collect data to gain a better understanding... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A+ for teachers' house-call program Oct 26, 2009
High marks should go to the foundation for the National Education Association for giving money to support this program, and to the teachers who are spending their free evenings with the families of school children. No news is good news. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
White House is right to stand by Jennings Oct 26, 2009
He has been recognized for his excellence, earning awards from the prestigious National Association of Secondary School Principals and the National Education Association. These organizations have both released statements in support of Jennings. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Group Walks For Education, Health Care Oct 24, 2009
In 2008, the National Education Association ranked Florida 50th in the nation in funding education. In response, Chiles wants to walk about 600 miles because he said, "The whole dynamic has to change, and for the dynamic to change from the business as usual in Tallahassee, we've got to get one in 20 Floridians, which is about one million people, to engage.". (News4Jax.com, FL)
Reform the way we pay our teachers Oct 24, 2009
It is time for the National Education Association to be proactive on the issue of performance pay and create a model incentive program that can form the basis of future contract negotiations ... The New Jersey Education Association needs to understand this reality and create a bold new initiative to reinvent teacher pay schemes and reinvigorate the classroom through a performance pay model that will earn the respect and support of New Jersey's citizens. (NJ.com -- Times)
Gerald Bracey, fierce critic of education policy; at 69 Oct 24, 2009
His bosses at the National Education Association, where he was a senior policy analyst, told him he was being too entrepreneurial, and he resigned. The last annual Bracey Report, formerly known as the Rotten Apple Awards, will be published soon, fellow critic Susan Ohanian said. (Boston Globe)
Teachers union to back Capuano Oct 23, 2009
Capuano, a six-term congressman and former mayor of Somerville, has a voting record that earned a 96 percent rating by the National Education Association, of which the MTA is the state affiliate, and he voted for more than $100 billion in education and state aid under the two-year economic recovery bill, the MTA said in its announcement ... The political action committee of the union s umbrella organization, the National Education Association, also voted to back Capuano. (Boston Globe)
Vote 'no' on I-1033 Oct 23, 2009
As a retired teacher and president of the Kelso Education Association, I urge a no vote on I-1033. In 1992 Colorado became the only state in the nation to impose a revenue limit like the one in I-1033. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gov. Granholm vetoes some extra funds K-12 funds Oct 21, 2009
Michigan Education Association President Iris Salters said the 54 million Granholm vetoed from the school aid budget and the threat of more cuts to come shows the state needs to change how it pays for education and other services. "We have a chronic budget problem, and cuts aren't making it go away," Salters said in a release. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Braswell, Wieland vie in Spotsy Oct 20, 2009
Occupation: Insurance agent Education: B.A. in political science (magna cum laude) from Virginia State University; graduate, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Military: U.S. Army captain, 1983-93, honorable discharge Community activities: Director of Christian education and Sunday school teacher, Beulah Baptist Church, Woodford Honors: Endorsed by Spotsylvania Citizens Roundtable and Spotsylvania Education Association Most-important issues: Restoration of activity buses, competitive... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Crew abandons burning ship near Funter Bay Oct 20, 2009
Worthington had recently taken a class through the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association, "which very possibly saved our lives," he said. "I'd suggest that to anybody that's on a boat. Had a lot to do with our survival," he said. (Juneau Empire)
Beshear appoints education strategy panel Oct 20, 2009
Mary Ann Blankenship, executive director, Kentucky Education Association. Karen Cash, teacher, Louisville. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Teachers Give O'Malley Early Endorsement Oct 18, 2009
O'Malley was to speak Saturday to the Maryland State Education Association during its annual conference in Ocean City. On Friday, representatives from the 71,000-member group voted overwhelmingly to endorse O'Malley. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF: Democrats and schools Oct 18, 2009
The National Education Association has announced an initiative to improve teaching in high-poverty high schools, and the American Federation of Teachers is experimenting with teacher evaluation that includes student performance data. Neither initiative reflects sufficient urgency. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Freshman queen, Ranger king and queen announced Oct 18, 2009
She also is a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, the Student Government Association (SGA), President s Leadership Class, Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association (OBEA) and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). She is the daughter of John and Karen Mitchell. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Shorter class periods test Flagler students, teachers Oct 17, 2009
Students aren't the only ones struggling to adapt, said Brandon Champion, president of the Flagler County Education Association. "The biggest thing is that there are a lot of teachers here who have never taught under any schedule but block," said Champion, a history teacher at Flagler Palm Coast. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Election Focus: Baker looks to oust Weber from Longview council Oct 16, 2009
Member of Longview Community Church, Southwest Washington Symphony, Longview Education Association, Longview Early Edition Rotary Club, Lower Columbia CAP board. Ray Baker. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The Chalkboard Oct 16, 2009
Farm-Based Education Association ... Most recently she has worked with international education associations and parent groups in Australia, Borneo, Canada, England, Ethiopia, France, India, Kenya, the Philippines, Nepal, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Zambia: Government On Collision Course With Civil Society Oct 15, 2009
The organisations involved in the campaign include Transparency International Zambia, Non-Governmental Organization Co-ordinating Council (NGOCC), Zambia Civic Education Association (ZCEA), Anti-Poverty Apathy, Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) and Women for Change (WfC). Lameck Mangani, the Home Affairs minister, has accused the 17 civil society organisations of conniving with some donors, particularly the British government, in order to bring President Banda's government down. (allAfrica.com)
Child-care, health providers to fight fee hike Oct 15, 2009
"Twenty dollars to you might not be that big of a deal. But $20 to someone who's trying to decide whether they can afford milk this week, that's a totally different story," said Josh Glider, who oversees after-school programs for the Kyrene School District and is president of the Arizona Community Education Association. "We serve families that need these programs, but not everyone is in a financial situation where they can take on another couple of bucks.". (AZCentral -- News)
Charlevoix schools teacher contract 'settled' Oct 14, 2009
I m glad we have the contract settled because I think that is a huge step forward, said Charlevoix Education Association president and Charlevoix High School government teacher Annmarie Conway. Obviously the financial issues are always going to be there, but I think if we can put a plan together. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
'Instruction drives construction' Oct 14, 2009
The models are "straw designs," according to Doreen McGlade, committee member and president of the Natrona County Education Association. "At this point, we put in the things we want and have the flexibility of adding or removing design elements," she said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Michigan: Stimulus saves or creates 19,500 jobs Oct 14, 2009
"The blow would have been much worse had that money not been there," said Doug Pratt, a spokesman for the Michigan Education Association, the state's largest teachers union. As of Sept. 30, Michigan had spent about 620 million of the 3. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Malice in wonderland Oct 14, 2009
This teachable moment was arranged by Bill Haney, leader of a group called the 912 Project Burlington County, who drummed up support with this call to action: "We have to rally with the largest possible number of people to protest the indoctrination of our school children. Let's rescue our children from the socialist agenda of the (National Education Association) and the Obama administration.". The charges of this heinous mind control sprang from a little song the children performed in honor of... (NJ.com -- Times)
Hundreds rally against Referendum 71 in Lynwood Oct 13, 2009
"And the breadth of organizations that have endorsed the Approve 71 campaign" including Childhaven, the Washington Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers "demonstrates that those organizations that are dedicated to ensuring the health of Washington's children believe that approving Referendum 71 is in the best interest of the children.". Locally and in other U.S. cities, Russian-speaking conservative evangelical churches have been active on such issues. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Campaign against I-1033 gets flood of last-minute cash Oct 13, 2009
Major last-minute donations to the opposition campaign included 200,000 each from the Washington, D.C. headquarters of two public employee unions: The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, and the National Education Association, which represents teachers. That brought the total donations against I-1033 from each of those unions to more than 300,000, according to campaign finance reports. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Solving the Catholic School Crisis Oct 12, 2009
"What's keeping a lot of schools in the inner city going is philanthropy from other people," says Karen Ristau, president of the National Catholic Education Association. "But it's difficult because if you have to continuously raise millions of dollars every year, the sustainability of your school is always in jeopardy.". (Time.com)
Internet will show Mich. schools losing $382M Oct 11, 2009
The Michigan Education Association, the state's largest teachers' union, acknowledges the cuts could have been worse. A 218-per-student cut was on the table just a week ago. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Pupils find few black men to call Mister Oct 10, 2009
Yet increasing the number of minority teachers is important because of "the role model factor," said Greg Johnson, a policy analyst for the National Education Association. "These students need to see successful adults of color in front of them," Johnson said. (MSNBC -- Race)
McDonnell Running Strong Oct 9, 2009
My opponent stood one day with the VEA [Virginia Education Association] and basically stated his opposition, two days later he did a fundraiser with President Obama and indicated his strong support for it. He spoke to the Fraternal Order of Police and said he was for collective bargaining and HR 45, and then a couple of days later was with the Sheriff s Association and said he was against it. (Human Events Online)
City schools expand anti-bullying plan Oct 9, 2009
The National Association of School Psychologists has called bullying the most common form of violence in our society, while the National Education Association has noted a rise in bullying incidents in the last two decades. Our national definition of bullying has also changed over the years to include both direct and indirect harassment. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Teacher recognized for making days better Oct 8, 2009
The National Education Association says teachers spend a large amount of their own money to pay for classroom supplies, which is one of the reasons behind the OfficeMax A Day Made Better program, part of their national school advocacy campaign. Hench said Everitts is involved in every activity and committee in the school and considers her the assistant principal he doesnt have. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Senate contenders race for unions’ backing Oct 8, 2009
But because this is a federal election, she said, any public advertising on behalf of a candidate would have to be paid for by the federal political action committee of the National Education Association, the umbrella organization of the state affiliates. The unions that have already taken sides are providing volunteers to do sign-holding, gather signatures, and make phone calls. (Boston Globe)
Meet Mpls beats Q3 convention sales goals Oct 8, 2009
The National Education Association will meet in Minneapolis in July 2018, bringing an economic impact of $18 million to the city. The Shriners of North America will hold their July 2014 convention in Minneapolis, bringing in $6 million. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Financial Matters Dominate MonroeTown Council Meeting Oct 7, 2009
Negotiations with the Monroe Education Association begin in summer 2010 and she expects transportation and energy costs to drive up budget expenses. Dr. Palmer said there was a "devastating loss of people" due to layoffs. (Voices, CT)
Tuesday's Election Results Oct 7, 2009
James Rollison wrote on Oct 6, 2009 9:39 PM:" This is a very, very sad time for the Mat-Su Valley. Congratulations, Alaska-National Education Association. You officially own the Valley. Taxpayers beware - you will now have the highest paid teachers and the highest paid custodians in the country. The unions will use their newly elected puppets to get healthy raises and higher benefits with new contracts. We taxpayers are paying for this along with full insurance coverage for all these employees... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Byrne says 'no' to powerful AEA's money Oct 7, 2009
MONTGOMERY, AL - Republican candidate for governor Bradley Byrne says the Alabama Education Association stands for the worst in the teaching profession, not the best. 00001976 Byrne held a news conference on the Capitol steps Tuesday where he staked out the teachers' lobbying group as the target for his campaign. (WSJA.com, AL)
Noreen Crowley: Active in Stafford's schools Oct 6, 2009
Noreen has been endorsed by the Stafford Education Association and Dr. Russell Watson, retired school superintendent ... Has the Stafford Education Association (aka spend other people's money union and keep half for themselves) ever endorsed a conservative spender or a Republican. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Teacher of the Year just loves seventh grade and seventh-graders Oct 6, 2009
Recently named Swampscott Education Association 2009 Educator of the Year, she s been a seventh-grade teacher for 14 of her 15 years as a teacher here. I thought it was the hardest year of my education, but I felt I could help smooth out some of the bumps, she says. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Spearfish educator named South Dakota Teacher of the Year Oct 5, 2009
He will receive use of a car for one year from Integrity Auto of Spearfish; a 16,000 technology package from SMARTer Kids Foundation; a 3,000 cash award from Citibank; a 3,000 cash award from South Dakota Community Foundation; a 1,000 honorarium from the Board of Regents; a 200 gift card from the South Dakota Retailers Association; and an Apple Award from the South Dakota Education Association. The Teacher of the Year program seeks to honor the contributions of the state's outstanding classroom... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Kaua'i High grad wins $220K scholarship, Kenny G saxophone (938) Oct 5, 2009
Chelsea Hill also won first place twice in the annual Hawai i Education Association poetry contest, and has also competed successfully in the Poetry Out Loud national recitation competition, she said. This semester, in addition to handling classes in international affairs, writing, Chinese and World War II in Asia (history), she works as a laboratory assistant at a science-department laboratory across the street from where she lives and has a performance-study clarinet class. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
How To Fix the Great American Dentistry Crisis Oct 5, 2009
According to the American Dental Education Association, a dental school graduate who had completed a one-year residency and three years of specialty training could expect to be hired as an assistant professor in clinical sciences, where the median total compensation (that is salary, fringe benefits, and earnings from a faculty practice) in 2006 was $114,425 at a public university and $92,632 at a private school. By way of comparison, in 2006 the median net income for a specialist in private... (Slate)
Mike Earll, S-O HS teacher, wins honor Oct 4, 2009
The award is sponsored by the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), the Iowa Farm Bureau, WHO radio, KDSM Fox 17, and Staples. Earll was among a top field of over 70 teachers-all nominated by colleagues, students, parents and community members because of the difference they make every day in the lives of Iowa's schoolchildren. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
Mattoon students creative work earns spot in statewide show Oct 4, 2009
Newcomb s 18- by 24-inch oil pastel painting of a mannequin in action will be displayed at the Illinois Art Education Association Student Show as part of the IAEA conference Nov. 5-7 in Lisle. Then the show goes on the road. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
• Elizabeth Fargo Oct 4, 2009
Libby was a devoted preschool teacher for 20 years, and was a member of the National Education Association and the Gold Star Mothers of America. She enjoyed arranging artificial flowers, scrapbooking and reading, and she had a love of shopping, especially for shoes. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Community Notes Oct 4, 2009
PRINCETON ; The Bureau County Home & Community Education Association will hold its annual International Night celebration at 6 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Princeton. The country of Argentina will be featured with the members preparing some of that country;s distinctive cuisine for the evening;s potluck dinner. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
DUSD Board under state spotlight Oct 3, 2009
The Old Owl wrote on Oct 1, 2009 4:23 AM:" Where is the Douglas Education Association on this? Doesn't the Union have an opinion at all? Speak out! You are supposed to represent the district employees. ". Truly Sad wrote on Sep 30, 2009 9:40 PM:" It's not enough that we in this town are against each other, pretty much like the time the PD strike was going on, friendships ended, families stopped speaking to each other because of the side you took on,and it took a long time for those wounds to... (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
School contracts head to mediation Oct 3, 2009
The protest marked the first day of mediation between the district and the teachers union, the North Bend Education Association, said North Bend s Superintendent BJ Hollensteiner ... Tanya Sinko, the president of the Education Association, said she couldn t speak to any particulars of negotiations. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The American Way of Dentistry Oct 3, 2009
According to statistics provided by the American Dental Education Association, the NYU College of Dentistry's Class of 2007 was 51. 3 percent Asian, 41 percent white, 4. (Slate)
Court sides with schools on seclusion rooms Oct 3, 2009
BobbiejoBob wrote on Oct 2, 2009 8:42 PM:" For crying out loud! The room is not "punishment". The child is not spanked, stripped, or demeaned. I am willing to bet that most kids know and understand why they need to go into the Timeout Room. This is designed as a safe place for an Emotionally Distrubed child to have their meltdown without being a danger to themselves, the staff, and other students in the room. Once the child calms down, he/she is allowed back into the classroom; usually much... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Midway ISD Orchestras Recipient Of $5,000 Grant Oct 3, 2009
On September 15, she was informed that the Midway ISD Orchestras were the recipient of a Student Achievement Grant from the National Education Association Foundation. The $5,000 grant will teach students improvising melodies, variations and accompaniments. (KWTX.com, TX)
Classroom Projects Get Funded Oct 2, 2009
A 2003 national education association survey found that teachers spent an average of $443 of their own money annually. Copyright 2009 by. (KERO 23, CA)
Teachers bid for collegiality Oct 2, 2009
Approximately 40 of Littleton s teachers filled the School Committee s Sept. 24 meeting to demonstrate their unified support for the Littleton Education Association s (LEA) bargaining team ... Constantine presented the School Committee with a document signed by teachers and colleagues stating that, as Littleton Education Association members, they support the LEA bargaining team in negotiating what will be a fair and just contract. (Littleton Independent, MA)
School board candidates speak up at forum Oct 2, 2009
Boyd is supported by the National Education Association ... Cordero is supported by the National Education Association. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Brief Mich. Shutdown Ends, Interim Budget OK'd Oct 2, 2009
"School districts have had their own budgets in place since June 1, and have waited all summer for a financial commitment from the Legislature," said Michigan Education Association President Iris Salters. Pennsylvania is the only other state without a budget deal enacted. (Newsmax)
Meyer appointed to Board of School Administrators Oct 2, 2009
He is also the executive director of the Minnesota Community Education Association. He has previously been the manager of association operations at the Minnesota School Age Care Alliance, director of community education with Storm Lake, Iowa Community Schools, and community education coordinator with South Washington County Schools. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Religious life won't be the same after recession Oct 1, 2009
The Catholic Education Association is still measuring the toll on its schools, but expects grim news from the hardest hit states, after years of declining enrollment. "Some schools that were on the brink this whole recession has just intensified that," says Karen Ristau, president of the association. (USA Today -- News)
