Milwaukee teachers ratify contract
By an overwhelming margin, Milwaukee teachers voted to ratify the 2007-09 contract with the Milwaukee Public Schools school board. "From the restoration of the mentoring program, to the provisions that will make our schools safe for students, staff and families, there is much to like about this settlement," said Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association President Dennis Oulahan. Read more
Senate OKs prep time bargaining bill
The State Senate voted 18-15 along party lines to approve a bill making teacher preparation time a mandatory subject of bargaining. The bill now goes to the Assembly. The Senate also voted, 33-0, to confirm the appointment of WEAC member June Anderson of Oshkosh to the Educational Communications Board. Read more
Congratulations, John Lucht!
John Lucht, a teacher at Prairie View Elementary School in East Troy, is the winner of the latest OnWEAC trivia contest. Lucht will receive two tickets to see the Green Bay Packers take on the Minnesota Vikings on November 11 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Lucht's name was randomly selected from among 846 members who submitted correct answers.
Steve Fredrickson wins Packers sweatshirt
Clear Lake Education Association member Steve Fredrickson of Amery is the latest winner of a Green Bay Packers sweatshirt. Fredrickson correctly guessed the total final score of the October 29 Green Bay Packers-Denver Broncos game. To play OnWEAC's Packer score contest, guess the combined final score of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Enter
150 attend Wisconsin Way forum
Approximately 150 participants attended the Wisconsin Way community forum at Meyer Theatre in Green Bay Tuesday. The overall theme of the evening was that government is spending too much and government needs to use its resources more wisely. Read more
See the latest items in the OnWEAC Store
From rulers to bracelets, WEAC members will find many new merchandise items to choose from at the OnWEAC Store. Click on the OnWEAC Store link located on the right side of the Members Only home page, then choose Browse PR Items. Members Only
Positive reinforcement a valuable tool
Applying positive reinforcement to daily interactions with students can sometimes be a challenge, but Grafton 6th-grade teacher Michael Peacy is finding that it's an effective tool in the long run. In his most-recent column for the New Teachers Page, Peacy finds affirmation of this strategy in, of all places, one of his favorite movies. New Teachers Page
Grant will help combat childhood obesity
Wisconsin was one of 15 states to receive a competitive national grant to fight childhood obesity. The state will receive $100,000 through a Healthy Kids, Healthy America award from the National Governors Association. Read more
American Education Week PSA available
Check out the latest WEAC public service announcement (PSA), highlighting American Education Week (November 11-17).
The PSA can be customized at no charge with the name of a community, local association or UniServ. It features the voice of Matt Lepay, radio announcer for Wisconsin Badger football and basketball. For details, visit OnWEAC Members Only, and click on "Tools for Local Programs" on the right side of the page. Members Only
BadgerNet to feature WisconsinEye
WisconsinEye - which provides gavel-to-gavel video coverage of state government - has reached an agreement to broadcast on the BadgerNet video network serving education and government sites throughout the state.
WisconsinEye President and CEO Chris Long said planning and installation of the required transmission equipment has already begun and WisconsinEye is expected to be available to BadgerNet Converged Network (BCN) video sites by January 15, 2008. Read more
in pictures View a photo gallery of the WEAC Convention. Share Your Photos
is Spotlight member Ron Brandt, the 5th- and 6th-grade teacher at Kansasville Elementary School in Racine County, is featured in the OnWEAC Great Schools Member Spotlight. Member Spotlight
wins Florida trip Hartford 6th-grade teacher Jane Meyer is the winner of a trip to Florida. Meyer entered a drawing that was held during the WEAC Convention. Members Only
students help out Teacher Paul Helm rallied his Oakfield High School students to build a ramp for a resident's home. Read more
Visit WEA Trust Member Benefits' Web site at weabenefits.com to learn more about their products and services. Also get a chance to win an iPod Shuffle when you take a quick survey. WEA Trust Member Benefits
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