Students beat nation in math, reading
Wisconsin students again exceeded national averages in mathematics and reading on the 2007 National Assessment of Educational Progress exams.
Wisconsin students eligible for free or reduced-price school meals averaged about 25 scale score points lower than students who are not economically disadvantaged, an achievement gap that is similar to the nation.
By racial/ethnic group, achievement gaps for Wisconsin also are apparent. Wisconsin's achievement gap between black and white students in reading is the worst in the nation. http://www.weac.org/News/2007-08/sept07/naep.htm
Residency requirement unfair, panel told
The Milwaukee Public Schools' residency requirement is causing good teachers to leave the district and is discouraging others from applying, Milwaukee teacher Debbie Karow told an Assembly committee.
Karow, who is required to live in the city of Milwaukee, is having a very difficult time finding an affordable home that meets the needs of her family. http://www.weac.org/Capitol/2007-08/sept07/residency.htm
Member: Bill would make schools safer
The more adults with authority in a school, the safer the school will be, DePere education support professional Sue Smits said Tuesday in testifying for a bill that would give any school district employee authority to remove disruptive students. http://www.weac.org/Capitol/2007-08/sept07/discipline.htm
West Bend teacher wins Packer sweatshirt
Susie Weston, a high school teacher in West Bend, is the winner of a Green Bay Packer executive sweatshirt. Weston was one of two members who correctly guessed the total final score of last Sunday's Green Bay Packers-San Diego Chargers game. Her name was selected randomly to win the prize.
To play OnWEAC's Packer score contest this week, guess the total final score of this Sunday's Green Bay Packers-Vikings game and qualify to win a Packer executive sweatshirt valued at $79.95! You only have until game time to enter, so consider this your two-minute warning. http://www.weacm.org
Personal challenges can enhance teaching
As a teacher, it's easy to wonder why students can't come in, sit down, be quiet, and get it right the first time. Columnist Erica J. Ringelspaugh finds that challenging herself to try new things helps her remember how students feel. That approach helps her listen, instead of responding automatically, when they are frustrated or confused. Read her latest column, "Of shingling, running and teaching" on the OnWEAC New Teachers Page. http://www.weac.org/newteachers
Keep up to date on the state budget
Keep up to date on state budget matters through the OnWEAC Members Only Cyberlobby page. Sign into Members Only, and click on the Cyberlobby link located at the top right. https://www.weacm.org
Discover PBS TeacherLine
PBS TeacherLine has a newly expanded course lineup, including more than 145 content-rich courses in reading/language arts, instructional technology, science, mathematics, and instructional strategies. This program, and others, are featured on OnWEAC's Educators' Bulletin Board. http://www.weac.org/Resource/bulletin.htm
Parking note for 2007 WEAC Convention
Directions for Convention parking at the Italian Conference Center were incorrect in the Convention program. The directions are: Take I-94 east to I-794. Exit at Jackson St. Go south two blocks. The Italian Conference Center is on the southeast corner of N. Jackson and E. Chicago Streets. http://www.weac.org/AboutWEA/2007-08/convention07/main.cfm
WEAC President Bell visits Neenah
WEAC President Mary Bell visits members of the Neenah EA. http://www.weac.org/shar ephotos.htm
Ila Gillis, a member of West Central EA-Retired, is profiled in OnWEAC's Great Schools Member Spotlight. http://www.weac.org/sp otlight
National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week is October 21-27. Find online resources through OnWEAC's Educators' Bulletin Board. http://www.weac.org/Re source/bulletin.htm
Use our online form to receive a premium quote for your auto and home insurance from WEA Trust Member Benefits. http://www.weabenefit s.com/home/insurance.aspx
You can pre-register for the 2007 WEAC Convention (October 25-26) online, which will get you into the Convention quicker than members who register on site. Pre-registration also ensures you will be included in the drawings for great prizes that occur during the event. http://www.weac.org/Ab outWEA/2007-08/convention07/main.cfm
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