Deficit raises education concerns
Wisconsin educators are keeping a close eye on the State Capitol after the Legislative Fiscal Bureau announced Wisconsin is facing a significant budget deficit. WEAC President Mary Bell urged state officials to protect public education. "Cuts in public education funding will harm schools and children," she said. Read more
You can help protect public education
You can help protect public education during the current state budget deficit situation by using the Cyberlobby in the OnWEAC Members Only site. E-mail the governor and legislators and tell them about the critical importance of maintaining adequate funding of public education.
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Educators voice support for deduction
A bill that would allow educators to deduct up to $250 of non-reimbursed classroom expenses from their state income taxes drew support from teachers Tuesday. The measure mirrors an existing federal income tax deduction available to educators. Read more
Anti-bullying bill receives hearing
The State Assembly Committee on Education Tuesday held a public hearing on a bill designed to reduce bullying in schools. The bill - which requires school boards to adopt anti-bullying policies and to annually distribute the policies to students and their parents or guardians - was approved by the State Senate in November. Read more
State best in Midwest on AP exam
Wisconsin's participation in Advanced Placement (AP) testing increased across all student groups, establishing the state as the best in the 13-state Midwest Region for graduates taking an AP exam during high school.
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Violence in students' lives on decline
Wisconsin students reported less violence in their lives and better mental health since the first Youth Risk Behavior Survey was administered 15 years ago. As in previous years, students who report having strong social support were less likely to engage in the risky behaviors that can endanger their health and have a negative impact on their education. Read more
Sign up for awards banquet
April 4 is the deadline to sign up for the WEAC Awards and Recognition Banquet, May 3 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. The banquet honors excellence in teaching and outstanding efforts of behalf of Wisconsin public schools. You can sign up by going to the OnWEAC Members Only site, printing out the registration form and mailing it in. Read more and sign up
celebrate reading The second annual Northwest United Educators (NUE) Reading Celebration - held at Cedar Mall in Rice Lake on Saturday, January 26 - was well attended by community members and visitors from the surrounding area. Share Your Photos
programs recognized The Wisconsin Character Education Partnership (WCEP) is seeking applications for the 2008 Wisconsin Promising Practices Awards Program to recognize schools that have implemented unique and specific strategies to promote character development. Read about this and other upcoming events on the Educators' Bulletin Board.
Learn how to live a healthy life and keep your asthma in check by enrolling in our adult asthma program. WEA Trust
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