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Weighing Candidates for Virginia Governor, VEA Sides with Creigh Deeds |
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On July 23, the VEA Fund for Children and Public Education announced its support for Creigh Deeds for governor. In 18 years in the Virginia General Assembly, the Senator from Bath County has earned a 94-percent voting record from VEA. In other words, on the important issues VEA took stands on—related to school funding, instruction and employee rights, and much more—Deeds cast his vote in accord with VEA 94 percent of the time. Learn more about why VEA is supporting Deeds for governor here. And hear what VEA members at an August rally said about Deeds here.
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Rally for School Funding in Richmond August 19 |
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VEA members around the state are making plans to come to the Capitol in Richmond to support proper funding of public schools. Why not join them? Policymakers over the next few months will be making critical decisions on school budgets—and they’re considering a cap on state spending that will harm programs and cut jobs. Come to the rally on Wednesday, August 19, at
1 p.m. at the Bell Tower on the Capitol Grounds. Get the full details from this flyer and sign our petition supporting school funding at www.fundqualityschools.org.
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Could You Be the $5,000 Winner? Give It a Try! |
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To give you a peek at all the benefits of its new web site, NEA Member Benefits is giving you a chance to win $5,000. Here’s the deal: go to the NEA Member Benefits web site at www.neamb.com and register for the $5,000 grand prize sweepstakes. (The sweepstakes entry rules are posted on the left-hand side.) The deadline for registering is August 31, and winners will be notified in September. While you’re there, check out all the new resources and tools on such topics as personal finance, wellness, travel, and much more.
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Start the Year Off Right with These Icebreakers |
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In a few weeks, you’ll be facing a brand new class of students. Have you found a great way to break the ice and establish a positive climate from day one? Learn from your colleagues at this page from the NEA web site. One of the "Ten Creative, Teacher-Tested Ideas for Starting the New School Year" could end up in your own repertoire. While you’re checking the ideas out, see the related story on how to establish and enforce classroom rules.
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These Powerful Tech Tools Are Free to Explore |
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Are you familiar with "SchoolTube"? Are your students using Google Maps? Now more than ever, there’s a growing array of powerful applications free for the exploring. Your Association did some of the legwork and summarized the top free tech tools here. When you visit the page, be sure to check out the Comments section where other readers have suggested applications they endorse.
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Symposium on Slavery Can Enrich Your Teaching |
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Stratford Hall offers a great opportunity to enrich your understanding of slavery and its effects on Virginia. The seminar is taking place October 2-4, led by some of the top scholars on slavery. Recertification credits can be made available to you. The fee is $100, and you must apply to attend. Get all the details here.
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