School support staff, also known as Education Support Professionals (ESPs), strengthen our schools, communities, and associations across the country. They play a vital role on the education team and in students’ lives inside and outside the classroom. They keep our schools running and our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn every day. More than
Amendment 80 Hurts our schools! Amendment 80 will take money away from public schools. Public schools, which serve 95% of Colorado students, need improvements like more teachers, support staff, better pay and small class sizes. Hurts our rural schools – Most rural areas don’t even have private schools. Funding private schools would only drain money
The Westminster High School FBLA chapter, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Westminster Education Association and the Cents for Kids program for their generous $500 grant. This contribution was instrumental in helping us attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Orlando, FL, and we are incredibly appreciative of the support.
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On Saturday, September 14, 2024, WEA President, Melissa Duran and WEA BOD Secretary, Derek Hawkins attended the Fall CEA All Leader Summit. Derek is also the Boulder Westminster Unit representative on the CEA Board. This event brought together the CEA Board of Directors, Local Presidents, Unit Chairs, the CEA Fund, and CEA Staff to learn,
WEA members enjoy your summer with relaxation and times to remember. Can you find 20 ways to enjoy the summer evenings.
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children into the future leaders of our country. These kind, patient, hard-working, dedicated, and understanding professionals help mold our children and guide them in positive directions. We entrust our children with teachers during the school year and they play
The WPS Drone soccer team competed in the Academic World Cup last west in San Diego, CA. The team is made up of four level 8 students from Orchard Park Academy, one Freshman, one Senior from Westminster High School, and two WPS graduates who now attend Metro State. The team went 10-2 in the tournament
Frances Groff Gonzales and Eric Herold, WEA Uniserv attended the CEA Lobby Day and Rally at the State Capitol on February 29th to advocate for educators and lobby for the elimination of the Budget Stabilization Factor. Legislation has now been introduced. While this is a huge win for education funding, unfortunately with the elimination of the
Becoming a member of your local association gives you levels of access to a wide array of services and benefits. As a member, you’re eligible to use thoughtfully vetted resources, take professional development courses, and expand your leadership, allowing you to grow as a professional in the classroom, district, and community. Additionally, through NEA Member