WEAC members energize Great Schools Statewide Action Plan
WEAC members are mobilizing and generating excitement for the Great Schools Statewide Action Plan.
The WEAC Representative Assembly adopted the plan last April. It calls for members to engage in various levels of activity in order to win support for a revised system of school funding that ensures that every child has access to an adequately funded public education, and a fair collective bargaining law for teachers and education support professionals.
"The Great Schools Statewide Action Plan is member-driven," WEAC President Stan Johnson said. "Its success depends on the involvement of members throughout Wisconsin. Local leaders, UniServ directors and WEAC staff are available to assist in tailoring and implementing tactics at the local level. They cannot replace the involvement of membership, however. To be successful, the plan must have the commitment and participation of members throughout the state."
Participating locals have committed to one of three levels of activity.
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WEAC members, public gear up for 'house parties'
From Kenosha to Ashland, educators and citizens throughout Wisconsin are planning menus and discussions for their part in the largest mobilization for public schools ever.
On September 22, educators and citizens will gather at "house parties" to discuss education issues as part of the National Mobilization for Great Public Schools.
The nationwide non-partisan mobilization is led by a coalition of pro-public education groups, including WEAC and the National Education Association.
http://www.weacm.org/content/update/2004-05/9_13/2.htm Candidates flock to Wisconsin
Presidential candidates, family members and other spokespeople are visiting Wisconsin as the campaign kicks into high gear this month.
Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, the NEA's recommended candidate, is scheduled to visit Milwaukee on Tuesday and hold a rally on the Capitol Square in Madison on Wednesday.
http://www.weacm.org/content/update/2004-05/9_13/3.htm Customize a radio PSA
WEAC has created eight radio public service announcements that can be customized at no charge with the name of a community, local association or UniServ. The local or UniServ is responsible for airtime, while WEAC will cover production expenses.
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September 13, 2004
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Today is the last day to order bulk shipments of I See Red T-shirts and sweatshirts. Locals that want more than 45 T-shirts are asked to place their orders today on the Members Only site. Members can order individual T-shirts and sweatshirts through September 30. http://www.weacm.org/W
Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association member Bob Peterson has won a national award for his innovative approach to teaching students about the 9/11 terrorist attacks. http://www.weac.org
Join New Holstein teachers in protesting the Qualified Economic Offer at a Sept. 20 rally. The school board has imposed a QEO and required two teachers to return a total of $1,200 in salary. http://www.weac.org |
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