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 WEAC RA sets course for the future
WEAC's five priorities took precedence at the WEAC Representative Assembly last weekend: school funding, health care, professional development and licensure, achievement gaps, and member engagement. Watch a WEAC video report and see why members support these priorities. WEAC's multimedia coverage of the RA also includes a slideshow of photos. Read and watch
Banquet honors educators, supporters
 Educators and supporters of education from the media and community were honored at the WEAC Awards and Recognition Banquet, held Saturday evening during the WEAC Representative Assembly. Watch slideshow
Four students win WEAC scholarships
Four outstanding students - each a child of a WEAC member - were honored at the Representative Assembly with WEAC scholarships. Watch slideshow
Delegates approve 5 New Business Items
WEAC Representative Assembly delegates approved five New Business Items. Topics included continuation of a policy to not allow affiliation of the Hortonville local, support for WEAC's strategic priorities, charter school licensure standards, online communications, and membership in the Wisconsin Alliance of Excellent Schools. Read New Business Items
120 students are All-State Scholars
This wasn't part of the RA, but in a separate event last weekend, 120 students from throughout the state were honored as part of the All-State Scholar program, which is co-sponsored by WEAC. Read more
Summer Academy registration now open
Online registration is now open for the 2008 WEAC Summer Academy, which is July 27-30 at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center and the Doubletree Milwaukee City Center. The Summer Academy page includes descriptions of all the sessions, events and special activities.
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Communities show teachers appreciation
Schools throughout the state honored their teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. At Maple Dale and Indian Hill Elementary Schools, for example, the celebration was healthy, environmentally friendly - and fun. "It feels really good to do something for the entire staff," said parent Jen Friedman, who co-chaired the event with parent Beth Alling. "It seems like a small gesture on our part because we know how much they do day in and day out. And they do it with smiles and a love of learning." Read more
Win tickets to Noah's Ark
You can qualify to win four all-day unlimited passes to Noah's Ark water park in Wisconsin Dells by correctly answering an OnWEAC trivia contest. Enter contest
Committee forms due June 15
Recommendations for serving on WEAC committees are due June 15. Go to the OnWEAC Members Only site, open pdf files, print them, complete them, and mail the forms to the Office of the WEAC President. Open nomination forms
State teacher writes winning PSA
A De Pere teacher played a key role in a national Teacher Appreciation Week campaign sponsored by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. As part of a contest, Sheila Kohl, a 6th-grade teacher at West De Pere Middle School and NBPTS-certified teacher, wrote a public service announcement that was played on radio stations throughout the country. Read more |
Helping teachers
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Southern Lakes United Educators-Retired recently awarded $1,000 in grants to five teachers whose proposals would benefit a number of teachers and their students over an extended period of time. Share Your Photos
NUE honors retirees
Twenty-six retirees representing more than 700 years of service to public education were honored at the Northwest United Educators annual retirement dinner. Share Your Photos
5.25% guaranteed rate
Earn 5.25% annual rate of return in 2008 with an IRA or TSA guaranteed account.
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Hear from the candidates
See what Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and Republican candidate John McCain have to say about a wide variety of educational issues. Watch 'In Their Own Words' video Members Only
Cartoon Corner
by George B. Abbott
"Here, Mom. Look at what happens when you start thinking outside the box."
Cartoon Corner
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