May 4-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week!
In thousands of communities, students, parents, and employers will honor their local educators.
Here are resources for the weeklong celebration. The theme – "Great Teachers Make Great Public Schools" – highlights the crucial role teachers play in making sure every child receives a quality public education.
Lights, camera, action!
Our Public Education Forum, filmed by Comcast for broadcast on their
local channels, saw three gubernatorial candidates give focus to their positions on public education. Six questions came from members and related to:
the state's severe budget crisis; the school finance system (e.g., assessment of property, referenda); NCLB; education in the future; and charter schools.
President Barbara Grogg will ask the Executive Board whether or not they think we should participate in the Primary. If so, she will then begin the Recommendation Process for Governor and Lt. Governor early this summer, which involves inviting candidates to participate; examining their answers to questions about our legislative priorities; conducting interviews about their positions and attitudes; and then deciding whether or not to make a recommendation.
Monday, March 3 was NEA's Read Across America Day!
To check out the winners of our billboard contest - whose theme this year was lifelong learning through reading - click here.
Attention specialists:
Don't let your professional license expire!
NCLB victory: Court overturns ruling about unfunded federal mandates following suit filed by NEA!
NEA President Reg Weaver says: "Resolve to stand up for successful public schools" in his current 60 second radio spot.