| 'Today's currency is knowledge,' Obama says President Barack Obama outlined his federal stimulus program for schools Wednesday at a Madison middle school, challenging state and local officials, education advocates, community members and families to make a long-term investment in education. Obama stressed to students at Madison's Wright Middle School that most current jobs require a college degree, and 40 percent of newly created jobs require advanced education or training.
"The currency of today's economy is knowledge," Obama said. "The right education is a prerequisite for success." Read more and comment on this topic 
Obama speaks personally to students Prior to addressing the students, faculty and parents of Wright Middle School as well as state and local officials and education advocates, President Obama, along with Education Secretary Arne Duncan, met with about 40 students of the middle school. Obama said he and First Lady Michelle Obama succeeded because of their education.
"So we're working really hard to try to reform the schools, but ultimately what matters most is how badly you want a good education," Obama said. "The only way that you end up being in a position to achieve is if you want it, if inside you want it." Read more
Will Race to the Top improve education? President Obama's visit to Wisconsin put the spotlight on education, and the reforms we might be seeing in the near future. Tell us what you think of the president's ideas for reform by voting in our online poll.
Also, read Mary Bell's thoughts on the president's visit, which she said "put a spotlight on public education, and reinforced that it takes collaboration to make our schools the best they can be for the future of our students, communities, state and nation."
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4th Grade Poster Contest now open The WEAC Human Relations Committee is now accepting applications for its annual 4th Grade Poster Contest. Entries must be submitted by February 1. The purpose of the poster contest is to promote the celebration of the Native American culture and to address the issue of racism directed at Native Americans.
Read about this and other events, professional development opportunities and classroom resources on the weac.org Educators' Bulletin Board
Award honors humanitarian activities Nominations are being accepted for the Richard J. Lewandowski Memorial Award for Humanitarian Activities. The award, sponsored by the WEAC Human Relations Committee, recognizes and encourages the involvement of members and affiliate associations in humanitarian efforts. Read more
Watch Convention General Session Did you miss Pedro Noguera's motivating keynote speech last week at the WEAC Convention? No worry. You can now watch it online, thanks to our partnership with Wisconsin Eye, which videotaped the General Session. Also included ... WEAC President Mary Bell and State Superintendent Tony Evers. Watch it now | | 
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Beaver Dam Middle School teacher Nikki Cahen is running 50 miles this Sunday as part of her fundraising campaign for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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