WEA News

This text briefly introduces the content in the page.

Goodbye ‘Core Subjects,’ Hello ‘Well-Rounded Education’

The opportunity ESSA presents isn’t a question of interpretation or misplaced hope that things will just be different. It’s right there in the text of the law. Gone are references to “core academic subjects,” highlighted repeatedly in NCLB. In its place is language calling for a “well-rounded education” for all students. (The term appears 24

New & Exclusive Member Pricing:

The weekend is almost here! We wanted to remind you that members of NEA get up to 35% off movie tickets. In Theaters Today:  Independence Day Click Here    

Educational Discounts: Don’t Miss These Top Offers for Educators

Looking for great deals and price reductions for educators? We’ve scoured the stores and done the searching for you! Below, find a great selection of educator deals from retailers, service providers and NEA Member Benefits.* Make this your go-to shopping list! DINING TICKETS FINANCIAL SERVICES GIFTS TRAVEL HOME GOODS HEALTH & WELLNESS WARDROBE INSURANCE &

Ratification of the 2016-2017 Contract

      WEA is in the process of an electronic ratification of the tentative agreement. The window for voting closes on June 7 at 3:00pm.   Check your home or school email for the link.

Snapshot of the Teaching Profession: What’s Changed Over a Decade?

There’s no doubt that the past decade or so has been hugely challenging for educators and for the public schools where they teach.  From the failure of No Child Left Behind to the devastating budget cuts following the Great Recession to the vilification of the teaching profession stirred up by the education reform movement, it’s clear

White House Honors Education Support Professional “Champions”

In recognition of the extraordinary things they do for students every day in our nation’s schools, the White House honored and celebrated on Wednesday the work of education support professionals (ESP) as ‘Champions of Change .’    The White House Champions of Change program honors everyday Americans doing extraordinary things in their Communities. Twelve school support

With ‘Blame and Shame’ Accountability Behind Us, What Will Take Its Place?

One of the most important and welcomed provisions of the Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) is the removal of so-called Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) – the federal mandate that came to symbolize everything that was wrong with the way No Child Left Behind defined and measured accountability. AYP imposed rigid and narrow measures for school improvement,

Colorado Independent Examines Charter School Waivers

The Colorado Independent examines how charter schools are using a lax waiver system to take a pass on many rules that apply to all other schools. The State Board of Education automatically grants 18 waivers involving laws related to benefits, hiring and firing at charter schools, and this investigation finds the waiver process has even

CDE celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week: May 2-6, 2016!

About Teacher Appreciation Week Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6 during National Teacher Appreciation Week! CDE invites you to participate and give thanks to Colorado teachers for all they do. During this week, we challenge you to share a post, image or video with a sign thanking a teacher on any social media site

Do you want to boost your business today?

This is your chance to invite visitors to contact you. Tell them you’ll be happy to answer all their questions as soon as possible.

Coming
Soon!