Savers' Club adds Online Factory Outlet
OnWEAC Savers' Club users can now enjoy even more savings by purchasing great products direct from the source with the Online Factory Outlet. It is loaded with discounted name-brand, factory-direct merchandise. Participating brands include Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Tag Heuer, Hoover, Seiko and more. http://www.weac.org/News/2007-08/aug07/outlet.htm
OnWEAC now in Spanish, other languages
You can read OnWEAC in Spanish and many other languages through an online service offered by Google. Languages include French, Italian, German, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and more. Amazingly, the interpretation is almost instantaneous. We know the interpretation isn't perfect, but we believe it will help people of many languages read our Web site. And it's a lot of fun to play with. http://www.weac.org/languages.htm
WEAC backs anti-bullying legislation
Classrooms that are safe and healthy provide the best environment for learning, WEAC argued in testimony supporting a bill to reduce bullying in schools.
WEAC submitted written testimony in favor of Senate Bill 42, which directs schools to provide instruction in anti-bullying behavior. WEAC has sought legislation to implement anti-bullying curriculum in schools as well as programs to promote peer mediation, both of which have been part of WEAC's Legislative Agenda since 2000. http://www.weac.org/Capitol/2007-08/aug07/bullying.htm
Take action through Cyberlobby
Let your legislators know that you support the pro-public education Senate version of the state budget. As the conference committee continues its work, let your state representatives in Madison know how important it is to safeguard investments in public education. http://www.weacm.org
DPI identifies schools of recognition
State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster named 163 New Wisconsin Promise Schools of Recognition for the 2007-08 school year. http://www.weac.org/News/2007-08/aug07/promise.htm
Treasuring those special moments
As a new school year is about to begin, columnist Maureen Purcell recalls how she felt at the end of last school year. "Every year that I teach, I always reach May and get the feeling that I've been cheated out of really knowing my students. I find myself saying in my head, 'What!? They're leaving in a month? But I just met them!'"
Maureen's "A supreme task" column - in which she reflects on the importance of getting to know your students and treasuring special moments - is the latest addition to the New Teachers Page. This page includes about three dozen articles by new teachers, as well as many other resources including a link to the WEAC Beginning Teachers Handbook. http://www.weac.org/newteachers
WEAC President Mary Bell is helping to launch the new school year with a statewide public service announcement that focuses on teamwork. "Every great school is the result of successful teamwork - educators, students, parents and communities working together to brighten our shared future," she says in the public service announcement. http://www.weac.org/News /2007-08/aug07/psa.htm
You'll find a variety of easy-to-use online calculators for planning retirement savings, college savings, and other personal finances at: http://www.weabenefits .com
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