US Dept. of Ed. Wants Your Opinion on Education Reform. DEADLINE: June 1st.
The U.S. Department of Education is pushing an Education Reform agenda called The Respect Project. They would like you to download the pdf. and take a 5 question survey. This is a chance for your voice to be heard. The survey deadline is June 1, 2012.I went ahead and pulled some main ideas from the 8 page pdf. The bold type information is from the pdf. The italicized information below is my own opinion and questions that came to mind from what I read. I found that after reading this, I was left with more questions than suggestions. Please use your own judgment and let your voice be heard.
Here is the link:http://www.njcty.com/respect-project.html
(If the yellow survey does not show up, make sure you have downloaded the pdf. and check to make sure your pop up windows are not blocked.)
Thank You!
Thank you to all MEEA members who attended the Board Meeting last night! Together, we stand strong!
Now is the time to step up!
The MEEA needs you to help show member support in order to produce the best outcome from negotiations. Please see your building reps for more details as to how you can show unity and support!
Congratulations to the 2012 Teacher of the Year Recipients
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| Ms. Heidi Lombardo – CM | Ms. Robin Slobotsky - ELC | |
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| Ms. Laura Bradley – LM | Ms. Jennifer Stabinsky – MEMS | |
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| Ms. Robyn Waller – PPS | Ms. Sharyn Fisher – TM |
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| Ms. Sharon Hanson – WB | Ms. Pat Caputo – PB |
***NOTICE***
The Monday, 3/19 gathering at Main Street has been cancelled. Please save the date to meet at Main Street on Tuesday, 3/24 and Monday 3/30.
THE WAR ON TENURE!
Time to speak up or kiss it goodbye…
The War on Tenure
TEACHNJ ACT S-1455
As you may already know there is a new bill which will be up for discussion in Trenton this Monday, March 5th. The bill, TEACHNJ ACT S-1455, is commonly referred to as “Tenure Reform.” As it currently stands, this bill eliminates due process. Without due process, tenure will no longer exist. Now is the time to speak out.
CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS IN UNDER A MINUTE!
1. Go to http://www.njea.org/issues-and-political-action/take-action
2. Log in
3. Click on “Contact Your Legislator”
4. Click on “Take Action” button near TENURE
5. Click “email” next to each legislator’s name and hit submit
It’s that easy.
It’s that important.
Volunteers Needed for FIT Night
The MEEA will be holding it’s annual FIT night on May 16th. The purpose of FIT, or Family Involvement Training, is to help parents gain tips or tools to use with their children.
This year’s theme is “ways to retain Math skills over the summer. We will have 2 tables per grade level parents can visit to learn games and activities they can play with their children at home to reinforce Math skills.
We need teachers to run each table. You can run a table by yourself or with a grade level colleague. We need each grade and building represented.
Please see your Senior Building Rep for more information and to volunteer.
