WEAC News Feed

ESPs tout philosophy of ‘All for one and one for all’

matthewcall — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:10:56 GMT

About 25 Central Wisconsin UniServ Council members attended a special presentation about the importance of unity and unionism at an ...

Important role of substitute teachers recognized during American Education Week

matthewcall — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:32 GMT

When Reedsburg kindergarten teacher Sarah Lancaster was planning for her maternity leave, nothing was of greater relief to her, the ...

Appleton schools get helping hands during American Education Week

matthewcall — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:16 GMT

WEAC President Mary Bell (top left) takes a few moments to talk with Appleton Area School District ...

Support staff tackle new tasks to combat swine flu

matthewcall — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:58:44 GMT

Marjorie Eith, a custodian for the Belleville School District, wipes down a desk. With swine flu still spreading, ...

Teachers from Japan share experiences with Wisconsin students

matthewcall — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:05:59 GMT

From the state Department of Instruction:

Eight educators from Japan are teaching about their country and sharing language, cultural, and ...

WEAC receives NEA grant to host family/school/community engagement summit

matthewcall — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:35:16 GMT

Parent involvement is key to student success. That is why one day of American Education Week has been dedicated to celebrating ...

NEA Foundation awards grant to close achievement gap in Milwaukee

matthewcall — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:34:20 GMT

Milwaukee has been chosen as one of four recipients of NEA Foundation grants to close achievement gaps. The NEA Foundation ...

Winter students to connect with astronaut aboard International Space Station

matthewcall — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:56:50 GMT

This January, students in Winter will be part of an experience that is out of this world – well, out ...

WEAC credits Grigsby, Coggs for delivering a viable MPS option

matthewcall — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:43:40 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: November 16, 2009
CONTACT: Christina Brey, 608.298.2519

WEAC credits Grigsby, Coggs for delivering a viable ...

Relationships Key to Success: JoAnn Lens, Wisconsin’s Elementary Teacher of the Year

bhurley — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:09:12 GMT

State Superintendent Tony Evers presents the Elementary Teacher of the Year Award to JoAnn Lens as her class gathers around ...

President Mary Bell column: Wisconsin educators celebrate American Education Week

christinabrey — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:13:55 GMT

DATE: November 11, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

To arrange an interview with President Bell, contact:

Christina Brey, WEAC Media Relations ...

House passes comprehensive health insurance reform bill

bhurley — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:12:36 GMT

From the NEA

In a rare Saturday vote, the House of Representatives passed historic health insurance reform legislation by a ...

School air quality bill goes to governor

matthewcall — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:10:00 GMT

The Assembly on Thursday (November 5) passed the School Indoor Environmental Quality Bill on a vote of 64-29. The bill ...

Governor signs Race to the Top bill

bhurley — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:33:45 GMT

Governor Doyle on Monday signed a bill crafted to make Wisconsin eligible for federal Race to the Top grant dollars.

Legislators approved ...

Lisa Sanford's mantra for students: 'I can! I will! I must!'

bhurley — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:17:05 GMT

By Anne Egan-Waukau
WEAC Media Relations Specialist

An open house held in October for Milwaukee teacher Lisa Sanford was filled ...