Labor Visits the State House
Jim Seymour, PATFA vice president, represented our organization at a "Labor Lobby Day" at the Maine State House in Augusta on Feb. 11. Following are his observations:
February 15, Rally For Public Education
TAKE BACK OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Take back the joy of learning, time for teaching and professionalism in public education.
On Feb. 15, 2014, parents, educators, students and community members will send a unified message to our elected leaders that it is time to take back the joy of learning, time for teaching and professionalism in public education.
Meet at the plaza in Santa Fe at 12:30.
We will march from the Plaza to the Roundhouse.
For more information contact pustudentsfirstnm@gmail.com
SCTA Speak Out - Feb 2014
LFT Legislative Resource Page
Find all things legislative on this Web page. The LFT Weekly Legislative Digest, the Federation’s legislative agenda, bills filed on our behalf and those we are following, and much more.
Looking for AFT's "Everyday Heroes"
We know that AFT members are heroes who are reclaiming the promise every day, and we want to hear about them!
Teacher Retirement Notification Memo and Form
Please see the attached forms for Retirement Notification Memo and requisite forms.
RETIREMENT NOTIFICATION MEMO
http://scta.ny.aft.org/files/teacher_retirement_notification_memo.pdf
RETIREMENT NOTIFICATION FORM
http://scta.ny.aft.org/files/teacher_retirement_notification_form.pdf
City teachers ratify new contract
Baltimore teachers voted Thursday to ratify a three-year contract that will give them annual raises of 1 percent and opportunities for promotion, but leaves uncertainty about evaluations and a career ladder that was introduced three years ago.
Union officials said that more than 1,000 votes were cast, with the majority in favor of the contract. They said specific vote counts would only be released to members of the union.
Marietta English, president of the Baltimore Teachers Union, said the pact "demonstrates Baltimore teachers' willingness to create incentives for boosting teacher and student performance."
"It's significant that teachers are getting a raise and keeping benefits that are precious to them," she said in a statement. "With this contract our teachers will continue to inspire ways to improve teaching and learning."
HB 2 and HB 67 to House Floor
HB 67 (Representative Stewart), the bill that increases the base pay for the 3-Tiered System to $40,000, $50,000, and $60,000 over the next five years, just passed through the House Appropriations and Finance Committee – UNANIMOUSLY!
The reason this passed unanimously: lawmakers are listening to educators!
HB 2 and HB 67 head to the floor tomorrow!
Take action! Contact your State Representative and tell them “Pass HB67 and HB2 with no amendments!"
Spring 2014: Upcoming Workshops
Saturday, February 22, 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Engaging Student Long-Term Memory
March 22, 9:00am-12:30pm
Social Media: Students and Learning
April 26, 12:00-3:30pm
The Game Factor
May 17, 12:00-3:30pm
Using Questions to Teach & Learn
MHFT Newsletter -- February 5, 2014
CFT Convention (March 21-23)
Manhattan Beach
Call for Nominations
Morgan Hill is honored to be one of three locals invited to present at the plenary session. We will share our efforts to engage the larger community in meaningful discussion around how best to promote high quality public education, which included collaborating with the district to bring Dr. David Berliner to town for the Morgan Hill Education Summit.
