Romney takes page out of education playbook of President George W. BushFormer Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney finally got around to talking about education on the campaign trail, announcing his team of education policy advisors and his education platform. “If you liked President George W. Bush’s education legacy, you’re going to love Mitt Romney’s education vision for America if he’s elected president,” said NEA President Dennis Van Roekel. “Not only did he recycle many of the key education players from the Bush administration but he’s also pursuing some of the failed policies that hurt students and schools.”
Read more
Success in competency-based remedial math programWhen Richland High School math teacher Jenny Gatherer entered the graduate program at WGU Washington, a NEA Academy partner, she had no idea how remarkable her journey would become. Her plan was to work on her degree at the state-endorsed, online, nonprofit university while teaching a new curriculum to students who hated math. Charter schools fail to meet the needs of most studentsAccording to The Seattle Times, the League of Education Voters has filed a charter school initiative. Read WEA's May 22 statement. 2012-13 NEA Member Benefits Programs & Services brochureAs an WEA/NEA Member, you can take advantage of exclusive programs, services and discounts that save time and money. NEA's large membership combined with innovative thinking allow them to secure quality products at super discounts to help you and your family financially and professionally. Local teacher introduces President Obama during Seattle visitWEA member Suzanne Black, an Inglemoor High School biology teacher, had the honor of introducing -- and getting a hug from -- President Obama on his May 10 visit to Seattle. See TV news clip
Grants for WEA ESP membersThe Washington Education Association is offering three scholarships of $1,000 each this year to educational support professionals who are pursuing a teaching career. California middle school teacher is national Teacher of the YearRebecca Mieliwocki, an English teacher at Luther Burbank Middle School in Burbank, Calif., was named national Teacher of the Year Monday for her unconventional teaching practices and her deep commitment to helping students succeed. President Obama will honor her and all of the State Teachers of the Year at a White House ceremony Tuesday. Boot Camp for special educatorsRegistration is now open for the 2012 Special Education Training/Special Education Boot Camps. Three sessions, presented by the Washington Education Association Special Education Cadre, will be held this summer across the state. $96 million tax bump is good news -- & a sign to stop going backwardThe Washington state Economic and Forecast Council reported that revenue projections had increased by $96 million compared to previous projections in November. Randy Dorn notes that it's good news, but not enough.
SPI says Washington state will apply for No Child Left Behind waiverState Superintendent Randy Dorn has announced that he will apply for a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind sanctions. EdupourriCheck out these varied and evolving links to miscellaneous items submitted to WEA that are of likely interest to educators in our state. Read more...
|
|
|
