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VEA is proud to send you this new e-source newsletter, a tip-filled resource to help you on the job and in your profession. These monthly dispatches will keep you informed about the latest news affecting your job and will help you take advantage of all the resources offered by your Association. If you like what you see, click on "Forward to a Friend" below and send to a colleague, especially new teachers and ESPs. If you'd rather not receive e-source again, just click on "Unsubscribe" below.
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Just starting out? Find out what to expect your first year. |
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Chantilly teacher and VEA member Laura Fridley learned plenty her first year of teaching—and shares it in her VEA blog. Among her pearls of wisdom: "I now know that when a student comes to your class, he or she is not always searching for education, but is always seeking respect and acceptance, and will eventually gain the former so long as you ensure the latter." Read all about Fridley's first-year triumphs, discouragements, and insights. |
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Save on classroom materials and supplies. |
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Teachers go the extra mile for students, often spending their own money on classroom materials and student supplies. If you're dipping into your own pocketbook, be sure to consider shopping at the NEA Classroom Superstore, a special service for Association members. It offers guaranteed low rates on everything from rolling storage to electronic games, and NEA members get an extra 10-percent discount and free shipping. Click here for more information
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Seven ways to get your students motivated about classwork. |
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Getting and keeping kids excited about learning is a perennial challenge. Learn seven strategies veteran teachers are using to boost student engagement. Odds are that at least one might work in your classroom.
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ESPs deserve a living wage, too. |
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Did you know that some Education Support Professionals (ESPs) in Virginia work full-time jobs but still fall below the federal poverty line? This travesty directly affects school bus drivers, cafeteria workers, janitors, and others who provide quality services for public school students across the state. Read more about 'living wage' training VEA held recently in Richmond, and go to the National Education Association's pay site to learn more about how you can start a living wage campaign where you live.
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Alert: Deadline on 403(b) transfers looms |
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If you're an active employee enrolled in your employer's 403(b) plan and make transfers from that account to other vendors, be aware that your options will change on September 24, 2007. After that date, your options will be restricted, and making an improper transfer will subject you to significant penalties. Get the inside scoop on the changes here.
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Help for those seeking national board certification. |
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Seventy-nine VEA members learned all the ins and outs of national board certification at last month's "Jump Start" seminar in Hampton. Find out what they learned here. And if you're interested in pursuing board certification yourself, be sure to check out the Association's comprehensive guide.
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