The Prez Sez
Stay informed with updates from Bonnie Klakowicz, PWEA President. Check for frequent updates.
CONSIDER RUNNING FOR A PWEA
or VEA OFFICE
Have you thought about becoming more involved in the PWEA? Would you like to serve on the PWEA Board of Directors? See a list of positions and campaign information.
AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
Did you know representatives of the NEA and the American Legion met in 1919 to seek ways to generate public support for education? Make plans to celebrate American Education Week, November 13-19. PWEA members will receive a gift during that week. Go to NEA’s online toolkit for more information.
EDUCATION 411 SYMPOSIUM
A SUCCESS
Ninety educators attended PWEA’s first Education 411 Symposium on Saturday, October 1st. Read more about this exciting day!
ACT NOW! SIGN UP FOR VEA’S INSTRUCTIONAL CONFERENCE, NOVEMBER 18-19
Make plans to attend the VEA Instructional Conference, November 18-19. See the special Virginia premiere of “Mitchell 20”. Find out what you need to do to register.
VOTE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION ON NOVEMBER 8
Please vote for pro-public education candidates on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8. PWEA members received the PACESETTER newsletter with the list of recommended candidates from PW PACE, the political action committee of PWEA. Remember, no dues money goes to political candidates. PW PACE is funded from separate, voluntary contributions.
VEA SPARKS WILL LIGHT YOUR FIRE FOR YOUR PROFESSION
Are you an educator in your first five years of experience? If so, register now for the next SPARKS weekend. It will be held at Wintergreen Resort, February 24-46, 2012. Registration deadline is December 9. For more information, visit the VEA website.
New to PWEA
Are you a new Association member? Look here for ways to save especially designed for you…
BUS DRIVERS DESERVE RESPECT
Bus driver members spoke before the June 15th school board meeting about the lack of respect and needing someone to listen to their concerns. Read more…