Doyle calls for commitment to education
Warning that "challenging days are ahead," Governor Doyle said Wednesday that Wisconsin must face a national economic downturn by preparing for difficult choices while at the same time staying true to that which is most important - good schools, quality health care and good-paying jobs. In his annual State of the State Address, Doyle stressed that a commitment to education is vital to growing Wisconsin's economy. Read more
Say 'thank you' to Governor Doyle
Governor Doyle again demonstrated his commitment to public education and to teachers and education support professionals in his State of the State address. You can say "thank you" by sending him an e-mail through the OnWEAC Cyberlobby in the OnWEAC Members Only site. Go to Cyberlobby
Citizens believe in qualified teachers
What's more important for a student's success in the classroom? Sixty-five percent of people surveyed on WEAC's 'I believe' Web site said a caring, qualified teacher is more important, while 30% cited small class sizes and individual attention. Five percent responded that up-to-date technology and text books are more important for success. Take the survey
Register now for Winter Conference
The registration deadline is rapidly approaching for the 2008 WEAC Winter Conference February 22-24 at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton. February 1 is the deadline for the early registration rate and to reserve housing. Find out more and register online.
Parent Leadership Conference is March 12
The annual Parent Leadership Conference will be held on March 12, 2008, at the Olympia Resort and Conference Center, Oconomowoc. Find out more about this and other professional development opportunities and classroom resources on the OnWEAC Educators' Bulletin Board.
Do your PI 34 online with QEI
WEAC members can go online to sort out the state's teacher licensing law known as PI 34, and to complete the law's professional development requirements and opportunities. And they can do it all at no cost. Quality Educator Interactive (QEI) is available through OnWEAC.
WEAC members Keith and Amy Medema and Karen and Jim Schilling were winners of tickets to a UW Badgers basketball game January 19. The educators watched the Badgers beat Northwestern from a luxury suite. The tickets were donated to WEAC in appreciation for our Great Schools advertising during UW basketball game broadcasts. Share photos
Earn 5.25% annual rate of return in 2008 with an IRA or TSA guaranteed account. WEA Trust Member Benefits
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