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In addition, SB 238 calls for 100 schools to become Empowerment Schools while SB 304 only requires that 21 become Empowerment Schools; 5 in Washoe County and 16 in Clark County; other counties can apply but are not required. Under SB 238 the current Empowerment Schools would be grandfathered in under SB 304 they would receive a one year extension and can apply after the one year period. SB 238 is top heavy and more bureaucratic; under SB 304 decisions are made locally.
Also, Empowerment Schools under SB 238 would be managed at the district level and under SB 304 they would have more control at the school site. Finally, SB 238 doesn't address collective bargaining, while SB 304 specifically references collective bargaining laws would have to be followed according to NRS 288.
NSEA supports SB 304; however, in the end, we look forward to working on a compromise. Empowerment Schools done the right way can bring about good changes for education. |
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Presidential Candidate Bill Richardson Visits
NSEA Board of Directors
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson visited the NSEA Board of Directors Friday, Mar. 23, to share his stance on education issues. The democratic presidential candidate is hoping to get Nevada's support in light of our position as an early democratic caucus state. NSEA board members warmly welcomed the Governor and asked several questions of him. The group seemed pleased with his visit. |
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ESEA Picnic…a Day of Fun in the Sun!
ESEA held its annual picnic at Sunset Park in Las Vegas, Saturday, Mar. 17. More than 500 members and guests attended the picnic for food, fun, music, games, and activities for members and their families. ESEA leaders and staff were present to welcome the crowd and legislators that joined the festivities. |
NEA: Calling All Cyber Lobbyists! How Connected Are We?
Do you have a personal connection with any Member(s) of the U.S. House of Representatives or United States Senate? NEA wants to know.
NEA has an ambitious agenda for legislation to support children and public education, and there are no better advocates for this agenda than real-life educators with hands-on experience working in schools across the country. Effective lobbying relies on personal relationships with policy makers, not only with NEA's Washington, DC lobbyists, but especially with NEA members who can share personal experiences with Members of Congress.
TAKE ACTION NOW
E-mail NEA at edinsider@nea.org if you have a personal connection with any Members of Congress. For example, are you personally acquainted with any Members? Did you grow up with or go to school with any Member? Did you teach a Member of Congress when he/she was in school? Did you work on a Member's campaign? Are you on his or her speed dial? Please be sure to provide the Member's name and state, your name and contact information, and a brief description of how you know the Member.
Together, we can work with Congress to fulfill every child's right to a great public school.
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