# weaonline

> Westminster Education Association Online Platform


## Posts

- [With ‘Blame and Shame’ Accountability Behind Us, What Will Take Its Place?](https://weaonline.org/2016/05/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.
- [Colorado Independent Examines Charter School Waivers](https://weaonline.org/2016/05/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.
- [CDE celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week:  May 2-6, 2016!](https://weaonline.org/2016/05/cde-celebrates-teacher-appreciation-week-may-2-6-2016/): Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6 during National Teacher Appreciation Week!
- [Chipotle Celebrates Educational Staff on Teacher Appreciation Day](https://weaonline.org/2016/04/chipotle-celebrates-educational-staff-on-teacher-appreciation-day/)
- [Do Schools Kill Creativity?](https://weaonline.org/2016/04/do-schools-kill-creativity/): Sir Ken Robinson presents at the TED Conference, “If there was a moment when our crisis in education hit critical mass it may well have been the date Sir Ken Robinson’s TED talk went up on YouTube.
- [Dismantling the Myth of the “Average” Student](https://weaonline.org/2016/04/dismantling-the-myth-of-the-average-student/): The longstanding practice of drawing conclusions about individuals using statistical averages is flawed and damaging, especially in education.
- [Enjoy NEA Member Benefit Savings](https://weaonline.org/2016/04/enjoy-nea-member-benefit-savings/): Enjoy savings this spring season with special discounts exclusively for NEA members!
- [Being Organized and Active provides a measure of HOPE!](https://weaonline.org/2016/04/being-organized-and-active-provides-a-measure-of-hope/): For change to happen you must be a part of the process, says Becky King. “You can’t be passive.
- [Teacher and ESP Discounts: Don’t Miss These Top Offers for Educators and Education Students](https://weaonline.org/2016/03/teacher-and-esp-discounts-dont-miss-these-top-offers-for-educators-and-education-students/): We’ve done the legwork; you reap the rewards. From tech to fashion to classroom supplies, cash in on special offers just for you.
- [Negotiations on March 16:](https://weaonline.org/2016/03/negotiations-on-march-16/): Were cancelled because Westminster Public Schools had a conflict of interest.
- [Build Resilience in 9 Simple Steps](https://weaonline.org/2016/03/build-resilience-in-9-simple-steps/): Learn how to get through rough patches and bounce back quickly with proven ways to build your resiliency skills.
- [NEGOTIATION March 16th Session - Location Update](https://weaonline.org/2016/03/negotiation-march-16th-session-location-update/): The March 16, Negotiation Session between the Westminster Education Association and Westminster Public Schools has changed location.
- [Educators care deeply about politics. It’s in our DNA](https://weaonline.org/2016/03/educators-care-deeply-about-politics-its-in-our-dna/): We care not only because it’s our civic duty to participate in the political process but because we care passionately about our students and about the future of our country.
- [Read Across America 2016 Ready to Take Flight](https://weaonline.org/2016/02/read-across-america-2016-ready-to-take-flight/): Set your sights to the sky!
- [Be In The Know!](https://weaonline.org/2016/02/be-in-the-know/)
- [For WEA Members - Student Loan Forgiveness and Retirement Workshop](https://weaonline.org/2016/02/for-wea-members-student-loan-forgiveness-and-retirement-workshop/): Sign Up Now March 15, 2016 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location Ranum Media Center The Westminster Education Association invites you to learn about student loan forgiveness and how to prepare for retirement with your financial life in order.
- [Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - Implementation Begins](https://weaonline.org/2016/02/every-student-succeeds-act-essa-implementation-begins/): Even after the historic passage of ESSA, the work in many ways is just beginning.
- [Teacher Autonomy Declined Over Past Decade, New Data Shows](https://weaonline.org/2016/01/teacher-autonomy-declined-over-past-decade-new-data-shows/): Not exactly breaking news: Teachers believe their classroom autonomy suffered during the No Child Left behind era.
- [Is Kindergarten the New First Grade? Without a Doubt, Say Researchers](https://weaonline.org/2016/01/is-kindergarten-the-new-first-grade-without-a-doubt-say-researchers/): The accountability pressures ushered in by No Child Left Behind more than decade ago reached the nation’s kindergarten classrooms, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Virginia.
- [Negotiation Update - January 15, 2016](https://weaonline.org/2016/01/negotiation-update-january-15-2016/): Representatives for Westminster Public Schools and the Westminster Education Association met January 14,2016.
- [Save the Date – WEA presents Student Loan Forgiveness & Retirement Planning Workshop](https://weaonline.org/2016/01/save-the-date-wea-presents-student-loan-forgiveness-retirement-planning-workshop/): March 15, 2016 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location TBD The Westminster Education Association invites you to learn about student loan forgiveness and how to prepare for retirement with your financial life in order.
- [NEGOTIATION (Westminster and SD50) - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - WESTMINSTER HS](https://weaonline.org/2016/01/negotiation-westminster-and-sd50-open-to-the-public-westminster-hs/): January 14th You can come at anytime between 4:30 and 8:30 and stay for all of the negotiation sessions or for just part of the time.
- [Educator tax deduction made permanent and improved!](https://weaonline.org/2016/01/educator-tax-deduction-expanded-and-made-permanent-and-impoved/): In late December, Congress made permanent the educator tax deduction that allows educators to deduct eligible unreimbursed classroom spending up to $250.
- [New Colorado State Board of Education Commissioner](https://weaonline.org/2016/01/new-colorado-state-board-of-education-commissioner/): State Board of Education appoints former Arizona lawmaker Richard Crandall as the next CDE commissioner. He will start his job on January 19.
- [Was High-Stakes Testing 2015’s Biggest Loser?](https://weaonline.org/2015/12/was-high-stakes-testing-2015s-biggest-loser/): Led by educators and parents, the movement to reduce standardized testing notched up critical victories in state legislatures, school boards, and in Washington, D.C., and has been instrumental in the media’s heightened scrutiny of the effects of over testing.
- [Life After No Child Left Behind: What's Inside the Every Student Succeeds Act](https://weaonline.org/2015/12/life-after-no-child-left-behind-whats-inside-the-every-student-succeeds-act/): It's official: The NCLB era is over and the Every Student Succeeds era is here.
- [Pres. Obama signs ESSA into law, ending failed NCLB](https://weaonline.org/2015/12/pres-obama-signs-essa-into-law-ending-failed-nclb/): President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) into law Dec. 10, ending the No Child Left Behind era in American education.
- [U.S. Senate ushers in new era in public education with historic vote](https://weaonline.org/2015/12/u-s-senate-ushers-in-new-era-in-public-education-with-historic-vote/): The U.S. Senate today approved S.
- [NEA Brings You](https://weaonline.org/2015/12/nea-brings-you/)
- [Every Student Succeeds Act instead of NCLB](https://weaonline.org/2015/12/every-student-succeeds-act-instead-of-nclb/): For nearly 14 long years, students and educators have lived under the deeply flawed No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.
- [It's Education Support Professionals Day!](https://weaonline.org/2015/11/its-education-support-professionals-day/): Today, we celebrate our Education Support Professionals!
- [American Education Week to Celebrate the Nation’s Public Schools and Educators](https://weaonline.org/2015/11/american-education-week-to-celebrate-the-nations-public-schools-and-educators/): November 16-20 marks the National Education Association’s 94th annual celebration of American Education Week.
- [Do you know all of the NEA Member Benefits you have access to?](https://weaonline.org/2015/11/do-you-know-all-of-the-nea-member-benefits-you-have-access-to/): Click here for a PDF document entitled, “2015-2016 Programs and Services Flyer” which is a current listing of all the NEA Member Benefits.
- [Appeals Court Reverses Masters Decision](https://weaonline.org/2015/11/appeals-court-reverses-masters-decision/): Yesterday, the Colorado Court of Appeals, in a unanimous decision, decided to ‘reverse and remand’ an earlier decision on the ‘Masters’ educator evaluation lawsuit.
- [Time to Start Shopping for those Holiday Gifts - Use NEA Click & Save for Discounts](https://weaonline.org/2015/11/time-to-start-shopping-for-those-holiday-gifts-use-nea-click-save-for-discounts/): NEA' s most popular discount program for NEA members and their families.
- [A workshop for ESPs coming to Blackhawk](https://weaonline.org/2015/10/a-workshop-for-esps-coming-to-blackhawk/): Colorado classified employees are coming together for an ESP Workshop called “Elevating Education Support Professionals: Strengthening our School Communities" and will go from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, November 14, at Ameristar Casino in Blackhawk.
- [NEA Benefits Blast](https://weaonline.org/2015/10/nea-benefits-blast/): How to protect yourself from the latest Identity Theft scams: Have you heard of “smishing” or “doxing”?
- [Tell Congress to finish ESEA reauthorization because students need a better law](https://weaonline.org/2015/10/tell-congress-to-finish-esea-reauthorization-because-students-need-a-better-law/): The Senate has passed the Every Child Achieves Act. Now ask them to keep pushing forward to get an agreement with the House. Our students can’t wait any longer!
- [U.S. Public Schools Could Benefit From Less Test-Taking and More Equitable Funding, Says Finnish Educator](https://weaonline.org/2015/10/u-s-public-schools-could-benefit-from-less-test-taking-and-more-equitable-funding-says-finnish-educator/): Education policymakers in the United States too often stress test-based accountability, privatization, and curriculum standardization over funding equity, collaborative learning and creative thinking, says Pasi Sahlberg, a Finnish educator, author and scholar.
- [UNUSUAL WORDS - HIPPOPOTOMONSTROSESQUIPEDALIAN](https://weaonline.org/2015/10/unusual-words-hippopotomonstrosesquipedalian/): Hippopotomonstrosesquipedalian - of or pertaining to extremely long words .
- [Education, Inc. is coming to your TV!](https://weaonline.org/2015/10/education-inc-is-coming-to-your-tv/): The documentary from Douglas County parent and filmmaker Brian Malone is a must-see for everyone to understand the dark money trail behind education reform.
- [Secretary Duncan Stepping Down](https://weaonline.org/2015/10/secretary-duncan-stepping-down/): Another Friday brought another resignation announcement, as Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced he will step down in December.
- [Court Denies Thompson School District Request to Stay Injunction](https://weaonline.org/2015/10/court-denies-thompson-school-district-request-to-stay-injunction/): Larimer County- The Colorado Appeals Court denied a motion by the Thompson School District to stay an injunction issued by the Larimer District Court last month.
- [Unusual Words - anopisthography](https://weaonline.org/2015/10/unusual-words-anopisthography/): Anopisthography - a manuscript, parchment, or book having writing on only one side of the leaves.
- [Take Action: Support Child Nutrition Programs](https://weaonline.org/2015/09/take-action-support-child-nutrition-programs/): Students need good nutrition to succeed!
- [Unusual Words - Logorrhea](https://weaonline.org/2015/09/unusual-word-logorrhea/)
- [SD50 School Board Candidates Forums](https://weaonline.org/2015/09/sd50-school-board-candidates-forums/): There are two forums scheduled for the SD50 School Board Candidates. September 24, 2015 at 6:30 --- Westminster Grange, 3935 W. 73rd.
- [Unusual Words - Floccinaucinihilipilification](https://weaonline.org/2015/09/unusual-words-floccinaucinihilipilification/): Floccinaucinihilipilification - The act or habit of describing or regarding something as unimportant, of having no value or being worthless.
- [Unusual Words - Abderian](https://weaonline.org/2015/09/unusual-words-abderian/): Abderian - Given to laughter; inclined to foolish or incessant merriment.
- [2015-2016 Contracts](https://weaonline.org/2015/09/2015-2016-contracts/): The 2015-2016 ESP and Licensed Contracts are now posted on under Resources.
- [Paraprosdokians](https://weaonline.org/2015/09/paraprosdokians/): Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected and is frequently humorous.
- [2015-2016 Salary Schedule](https://weaonline.org/2015/08/2015-2016-salary-schedule/): The 2015-2016 Salary Schedule is now posted under resources.
- [WEA Has New Office](https://weaonline.org/2015/05/wea-has-new-office/): WEA is finally moved into our new office.
- [2015-2016 WEA Contract has been ratified.](https://weaonline.org/2015/05/2015-2016-wea-contract-has-been-ratified/): Last night the Adams County School Westminster Public Schools Board of Education ratified the 2015-2016 contract.
- [WEA Members Ratify 2015-2016 Contract](https://weaonline.org/2015/05/wea-members-ratify-2015-2016-contract/): Last week the WEA members voted on the 2015-2016 Negotiated Tentative Agreement. Votes were counted on Monday and the results are in.
- [National Teacher Appreciation Week](https://weaonline.org/2015/05/national-teacher-appreciation-week-4/): The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you on to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth."
- [National Teacher Appreciation Week](https://weaonline.org/2015/05/national-teacher-appreciation-week-3/)
- [National Teacher Appreciation Week](https://weaonline.org/2015/05/national-teacher-appreciation-week-2/)
- [National Teacher Appreciation Week](https://weaonline.org/2015/05/national-teacher-appreciation-week/): A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops."
- [National Teacher Appreciation Week - May 4-8](https://weaonline.org/2015/05/national-teacher-appreciation-week-may-4-8/): National Teacher Day is a perfect occasion for people to show their gratitude.
- [NEA Member Benefits Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week!](https://weaonline.org/2015/05/nea-member-benefits-celebrates-teacher-appreciation-week/): From May 4 — 8, 2015, NEA Member Benefits will feature special deals, discounts, and giveaways—designed exclusively for NEA members.
- [WEA is represented at CEA Delegate Assembly](https://weaonline.org/2015/04/wea-is-represented-at-cea-delegate-assembly/): Delegate Assembly is CEA’s official policy-making body which meets once a year for CEA’s Annual Meeting.
- [Enter Today: California Casualty $2,500 Grant](https://weaonline.org/2015/04/enter-today-california-casualty-2500-grant/): Give you wallet a break and enter for a chance to win $2,500 for your class with an Academic Award. Click for details.
- [WEA Negotiations Concluded](https://weaonline.org/2015/04/wea-negotiations-concluded/): School Westminster Public Schools and WEA met on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 and a tentative agreement for the 2015-2016 school year has been reached.
- [Negotiations - April 7 - 5:00 - Ranum Middle School](https://weaonline.org/2015/04/negotiations-april-7-500-ranum-middle-school/): Representatives from WEA and the District will meet for negotiations on April 7 to discuss language The Time: 5:00 The Place: Ranum Auditorium Language discussions will be discussed.
- [2014-2015 Fact Finding Ratification Results](https://weaonline.org/2015/03/2014-2015-fact-finding-ratification-results/): The WEA 2014-2015 Fact Finding ratification took place this past week and passed with 87.7% of the voting members in favor and 12.3% against.
- [Lobby Day - March 25, 2015](https://weaonline.org/2015/03/lobby-day-march-25-2015/): Six members of WEA attended Lobby Day on March 25, Jessica Messmer and Fran Groff-Gonzales from Westminster High, Natasha Galvez-Dunne and Chriss Kilburn from Ranum, WEA Cert.
- [WEA Negotiations - March 12 Results in Tentative Agreement](https://weaonline.org/2015/03/wea-negotiations-march-12-results-in-tentative-agreement/): School Westminster Public Schools and WEA entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for the 2015-2016 school year subject to ratification by the Board of Education and the members of Westminster Education Association.
- [WEA ESP Vice President - Gary McKee](https://weaonline.org/2015/03/wea-esp-vice-president-gary-mckee/): The WEA members have elected Gary McKee as the next ESP Vice President. His term begins June 1, and runs for 3 years.
- [Negotiations - March 12 - New Location and Time](https://weaonline.org/2015/03/negotiations-march-12-new-location-and-time/): Representatives from WEA and the District will meet for negotiations on March 12.
- [Informational Picket](https://weaonline.org/2015/03/informational-picket/): WEA members held an information picket on March 4. They presented to the community when and where the next Open Negotiations Session is being held.
- [Students from Tennyson Knolls Elementary were enthusiastic for Read Across America](https://weaonline.org/2015/03/students-from-tennyson-knolls-elementary-were-enthusiastic-for-read-across-america/): “Read Across America celebrates the imagination that is within all of us.
- [WEA Negotiations - February 26](https://weaonline.org/2015/03/1017/): Representatives from WEA and the District met on Thursday, February 28 to continue financial discussions.
- [February 17, 2015 - Negotiations Started With Financials - Update](https://weaonline.org/2015/02/february-17-2014-negotiations-started-with-financials-update/): Representatives from WEA and the District met on Tuesday February 17 to commence negotiations.
- [Feb 3rd Recap: Reclaiming the District by Putting Kids First Community Meeting](https://weaonline.org/2015/02/feb-3-reclaiming-the-district-by-putting-kids-first-community-meeting/): There was a great turnout of over 65 community members, parents, teacher, Education Support Professionals and administration that took time and joined in the Community Meeting.
- [Tips from the NEA: How to Cut Your Monthly Bills](https://weaonline.org/2015/02/how-to-cut-your-monthly-bills/): Taking a closer look at bills from your service providers can reveal hidden ways to trim expenses without cutting corners.
- [NEA: Looking for Grants to Educators](https://weaonline.org/2015/02/looking-for-grants-to-educators/): NEA Foundation awards $2,000 - $5,000 grants to support educators’ efforts to close achievement gaps, access professional development opportunities, and develop creative learning opportunities for students.
- [CEA Delegate Assembly, April 24 – 26, 2015](https://weaonline.org/2015/02/cea-delegate-assembly-april-24-26/): Delegate Assembly is CEA’s official policy-making body which meets once a year for CEA’s Annual Meeting.
- [Westminster Public Schools Superintendent, Pam Swanson, receives $17,500 increase in salary](https://weaonline.org/2015/01/adams-50-superintendent-pam-swanson-receives-17500-increase-in-salary/): Adams County 50 Superintendent, Pam Swanson, receives $17,500 increase in salary or 10%, for a job well done. Teacher and ESP receive 0%.
- [Get a Head Start on Tax Preparation](https://weaonline.org/2015/01/tax-prep/): H&R Block is the nation’s largest tax preparation company and a name that millions of Americans know and trust.
- [NEA Pet Insurance](https://weaonline.org/2015/01/nea-pet-insurance/): Joining the WEA also provides you with benefits from the NEA. The best pet insurance is now available to NEA members—Pets Best Insurance.
- [CEA’s 2014 FALL BARGAINING](https://weaonline.org/2014/11/fall-bargaining/): This year’s conference was a huge success with nearly 200 participants from all over the state.
- [Remember a Lesson From the Geese: Fly in Formation](https://weaonline.org/2014/10/another-lesson-from-the-geese/): When a goose falls out of formation, it feels the drag and resistance of flying alone.
- [Are You Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness?](https://weaonline.org/2014/09/student-loan-forgiveness/): Are You Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness?
- [WEA BBQ Luncheon for New Teachers to Westminster Public Schools](https://weaonline.org/2014/08/bbq-luncheon/): On August 7, WEA sponsored a BBQ Luncheon for new teachers to Westminster Public Schools.
- [REMEMBER A LESSON FROM THE GEESE: CREATING AN UPLIFT](https://weaonline.org/2014/04/geese-uplift/): As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the birds which follow.
- [Cents For Kids](https://weaonline.org/2014/01/cents-for-kids/): The WEA Cents for Kids fund recognizes that some of our students need additional help before the can be ready to learn.
- [A Trip Through Memory Lane 2012-204](https://weaonline.org/2014/01/a-trip-through-memory-lane-2012-204/): The WEA puts in a lot of hard work. Though, we also have a lot of fun. Here's a few shots from the past few years.
- [Westminster Retired School Employees Association](https://weaonline.org/2013/12/westminster-retired-school-employees-association/): Heartiest congratulations and welcome to the ranks!
- [Support South Park Striking Education Staff](https://weaonline.org/2019/10/support-south-park-striking-education-staff/): Commit to the SPEA Strike Fund South Park EA is gearing up for a possible strike that could start sometime within the next several weeks.
- [The ladies in "Red for Ed" at Ranum Middle School](https://weaonline.org/2019/10/the-ladies-in-red-for-ed-at-ranum-middle-school/)
- [Milestone Event for Clear Creek Educators](https://weaonline.org/2019/09/milestone-event-for-clear-creek-educators/): All CEA members join together in congratulating the Clear Creek County Education Association (Idaho Springs, Evergreen) for winning bargaining recognition.
- [RAA 2019-2020 Calendar & Poster](https://weaonline.org/2019/09/raa-2019-2020-calendar-poster/): Order Your Read Across America Calendars The new RAA planning calendar is out and any NEA member can request up to five copies, while supplies last, by visiting the Read Across America online store at this link.
- [New Read Across America Logo](https://weaonline.org/2019/09/new-read-across-america-logo/): NEA no longer has a licensing agreement with Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
- [COpilot Sale Ends Wednesday](https://weaonline.org/2019/08/copilot-sale-ends-wednesday/): CEA COpilot is offering a one-time promotion where members can enroll in select classes at 50% off. This enrollment sale lasts through Wed., Aug.
- [A Back to School Uplifting Message](https://weaonline.org/2019/08/a-back-to-school-uplifting-message/): A 6-year-old designed a custom t-shirt for his first day of school and it's seriously the best Because we should all go back to school with a smile… First-grader Blake Rajahn got to choose a personalized t-shirt for his first day back to school in Georgia.
- [Driving Educators Out of the Profession](https://weaonline.org/2019/06/driving-educators-out-of-the-profession/): Policymakers may extol the virtues of teaching, yet they will ignore the voices of teachers in their decisions, says a writer in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
- [National Teacher Day - May 7, 2019](https://weaonline.org/2019/05/national-teacher-day-may-7-2019/)
- [Teacher Appreciation Week 2019 and #ThankATeacher](https://weaonline.org/2019/05/teacher-appreciation-week-2019-and-thankateacher/): May 6 - 10. Let’s show our thanks and gratitude to these stellar educators.
- [CEA Delegate Assembly  and Annual Meeting](https://weaonline.org/2019/04/cea-delegate-assembly-and-annual-meeting/): Delegate Assembly is CEA’s official policy-making body which meets once a year for CEA’s Annual Meeting. Westminster was represented by 4 WEA members .
- [U.S. Congress Votes to Create National ESP Award](https://weaonline.org/2019/04/u-s-congress-votes-to-create-national-esp-award/): Thanks to the advocacy of NEA's members and board of directors, the Senate joined the House in voting to create a national award for Education Support Professionals.
- [Why We Stay: What Motivates Educators To Step Into (and Remain) in the Classroom](https://weaonline.org/2019/03/why-we-stay-what-motivates-educators-to-step-into-and-remain-in-the-classroom/): It’s a well-known fact that many public school teachers enter the profession only to leave a short time later. The U.S.
- [“A Crisis of Disrupted Learning”](https://weaonline.org/2019/03/a-crisis-of-disrupted-learning/): Teachers across Oregon warn that disruptive behavior from students has reached a crisis level in our classrooms, telling harrowing stories of commonplace violence to local station KGW.
- [WEA at CEA Lobby Day](https://weaonline.org/2019/03/wea-at-cea-lobby-day/): WEA Political Director Derek Hawkins and UniServ Director Peter Morris attended #CEALobbyDay on February 28 and had the pleasure of meeting with State Representative Shannon Bird.
- [NEA's Read Across America Online Resource Calendar is here!](https://weaonline.org/2019/02/neas-read-across-america-online-resource-calendar-is-here/): Bring the celebration of reading and literacy into your classroom, library, and school all year long and celebrate NEA’s Read Across America program!
- [Denver Teachers Win for Denver Students!](https://weaonline.org/2019/02/denver-teachers-win-for-denver-students/): Early Thursday morning, we reached an an historic agreement with Denver Public Schools on behalf of Denver’s educators.
- [Wednesday is Red for Ed Day](https://weaonline.org/2019/02/wednesday-is-red-for-ed-day/)
- [What you need to know about TABOR, Gallagher, Amendment 23](https://weaonline.org/2019/02/what-you-need-to-know-about-tabor-gallagher-amendment-23/): The hidden forces that constrain spending in Colorado.
- [Informational Meeting on Settlement](https://weaonline.org/2019/02/informational-meeting-on-settlement/)
- [WEA Members Support Negotiations](https://weaonline.org/2019/02/wea-members-support-negotiations/): WEA members did a walk on Monday morning to show support for the WEA negotiations team.
- [America’s Teachers Are Furious](https://weaonline.org/2019/01/actions-to-take-now/): The Atlantic looks at the history of American teacher strikes and today’s unprecedented wave of teacher activism… “Many teachers’ unions have been modifying their brand and their explicit mission, placing emphasis on issues beyond educators’ own pocketbooks.
- [No Other Choice: DCTA strike media release](https://weaonline.org/2019/01/no-other-choice-dcta-strike-media-release/): In the wake of the six-day L.A. teacher strike, which closed with victory for UTLA, DCTA members (93%) voted last night to approve a strike.
- [Denver Strike Situation](https://weaonline.org/2019/01/denver-strike-situation/): Teacher and DCTA member Kathleen Braun told Chalkbeat Colorado “We don’t want to do this. There isn’t a teacher I know of who wants to go on strike.
- [Educators Back at the Capitol with Legislative Priorities](https://weaonline.org/2019/01/educators-back-at-the-capitol-with-legislative-priorities/): CEA media release on our Jan.
- [Wishing WEA Members](https://weaonline.org/2018/12/wishing-wea-members/)
- [Is this how WEA members feel?](https://weaonline.org/2018/12/is-this-how-wea-members-feel/)
- [Free COpilot Classes to Meet New License Requirement](https://weaonline.org/2018/12/free-copilot-classes-to-meet-new-license-requirement/): CEA is offering members up to three free COpilot classes to help teachers meet the new license requirement recently adopted by the State Board of Education.
- [NEA Member Benefits](https://weaonline.org/2018/11/nea-member-benefits/): Redesigned NEA Member Benefits Website Divided into three main sections — How We Help, What We Offer, and About Us — the intention of the new design was to simplify the site navigation so members can more easily find the information or product/service they’re looking for.
- [Mark Your Calendar - Negotiation Listening Tour](https://weaonline.org/2018/10/2574/): wants to hear from you! Westminster Education Association Negotiation Listening Tour Come to one of the three Listening Tour Locations and give your input.
- [Colorado Delegation to the 2018 NEA Representative Convention.](https://weaonline.org/2018/07/colorado-delegation-to-the-2018-nea-representative-convention/)
- [Today is National Teacher Day](https://weaonline.org/2018/05/today-is-national-teacher-day/): Teachers give us so much. A boost of confidence when we really need one. Extra help when we’re having trouble.
- [WEA Members Join Other Educators at State Capitol](https://weaonline.org/2018/04/wea-members-join-other-educators-at-state-capitol/): More than 30 districts closed as teachers and ESP joined together at the Colorado State Capitol to rally for funding to support the education of our children and PERA.
- [Join CEA's Next Day of Action, April 27](https://weaonline.org/2018/04/join-ceas-next-day-of-action-april-27/): CEA rallied at the Capitol, April 16, and we made a difference in maintaining the financial stability of our retirement funds through a defined benefit program.
- [Next Negotiation Session](https://weaonline.org/2018/04/next-negotiation-session/): Westminster Public Schools has confirmed our next session for negotiations for 2017-18 school year.
- [Chalkbeat - Westminster school will reopen as a Marzano lab school](https://weaonline.org/2018/03/chalkbeat-westminster-school-will-reopen-as-a-marzano-lab-school/): Westminster school will reopen as a Marzano lab school ‘to take on problems we haven’t solved yet’ An extended day and school year, new extracurricular activities including martial arts and lacrosse, and new uniforms are all part of what students can expect at a new Westminster school this fall.
- [This is What Standing Together Can Do](https://weaonline.org/2018/03/this-is-what-standing-together-can-do/): The Association is a group not just staff in an office. If the group stands together things can happen. Read More.
- [Speak Up For Education and Kids](https://weaonline.org/2018/03/speak-up-for-education-and-kids/)
- [Negotiation Notes from February 28, 2018](https://weaonline.org/2018/03/negotiation-notes-from-february-28-2018/): Below is a link to the documents created at the Negotiations on February 28 between the WPS team and the WEA team.
- [Licensed Staff - TLCC - Take Survey by February 23, 2018](https://weaonline.org/2018/02/licensed-staff-tlcc-take-survey-by-february-23-2018/): Initiated through HB08-1384, the Teaching and Learning Conditions in Colorado (TLCC), formerly known as TELL Colorado, is a statewide, anonymous survey intended to support school, district, and state improvement planning, as well as research and policy.
- [First Negotiation Meeting for 2018](https://weaonline.org/2018/01/first-negotiation-meeting-for-2018/): Westminster Public Schools has confirmed our first session for negotiations for 2017-18 school year. We are scheduled for February 28, 2018 starting at 8:30 am.
- [WEA hopes you take time to rest and enjoy a break!!!](https://weaonline.org/2017/12/wea-take-time-to-rest-and-enjoy-a-break/)
- [School Funding In New Federal Budget](https://weaonline.org/2017/12/school-funding-in-new-federal-budget/): dianeravitch posted: " If you aren’t angry yet about the Trump Tax scam, you should be.
- [Rosie Jaramillo attends the NEA Women’s and Minorities leadership training.](https://weaonline.org/2017/12/rosie-jaramillo-attends-the-nea-womens-and-minorities-leadership-training/): Some of the CEA team at the NEA Women’s and Minorities leadership training.
- [The Awesome and Awful 2017: Your Highlights](https://weaonline.org/2017/12/the-awesome-and-awful-2017-your-highlights/): It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was 2017, a year that many public school educators are ready to close the composition book cover on.
- [Black Friday Deals, Every Day!](https://weaonline.org/2017/11/black-friday-deals-every-day/): Looking for a big discount on the latest gaming console? Planning a trip and need a great rate on a hotel? These deep, limited discounts change every day.
- [Last Listening Tour](https://weaonline.org/2017/11/last-listening-tour/): We had a great turnout at our second listening tour last week at Shaw Heights. Come join us tomorrow November 15, 2017 for our last listening tour.
- [WPS Foundation Invests in Math and CTE Programs](https://weaonline.org/2017/10/wps-foundation-invests-in-math-and-cte-programs/): The Westminster Public Schools (WPS) Foundation made a major investment in WPS students to fund an after-school math tutoring program and help pay for high school students to receive Career Technical Education (CTE) certificates.
- [THINGS TO WATCH FOR](https://weaonline.org/2017/10/things-to-watch-for/): The following bills have been introduced in the House of Representatives: HR 610-Vouchers for Public Education (which could end public education as we know it) HR 899 Terminate the Department of Education (which may lead to greater disparity between states) HR 785- National Right to Work (this one is actually a Right to fire you whenever your boss feels like it law, and it could effectively end unions) There are a lot more that were introduced and no one is paying attention because we are too busy with all the diversions.
- [NEA -  Veterans Day Activities](https://weaonline.org/2017/10/nea-veterans-day-activities/): On November 11, we honor the wartime service and sacrifice of men and women in the armed forces.
- [[WEBINAR]: Thriving in your First Year and Beyond](https://weaonline.org/2017/10/webinar-thriving-in-your-first-year-and-beyond/): You’ve already prepped yourself for having a successful first quarter in the classroom, but you still have a whole year left in the classroom!
- [Educator Resources for Safe Schools Week 2017](https://weaonline.org/2017/09/educator-resources-for-safe-schools-week-2017/): Ready, a public service campaign from The Federal Emergency Management Agency, provides resources for K-12 students, parents, and teachers.
- [30 Under 30](https://weaonline.org/2017/09/30-under-30/): Two million. That’s how many educators are expected to begin their careers in the next 10 years, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
- [Hurricane Harvey Resources & Relief](https://weaonline.org/2017/08/hurricane-harvey-resources-relief/): Hurricane Harvey is having a devastating impact on thousands along the Gulf Coast, including educators just starting their school year.
- [WEA Members Ratify the 2017--2018 Contract](https://weaonline.org/2017/08/wea-members-ratify-the-2017-2018-contract/): During the second and third week of August the WEA members ratified the 2017-2018 WEA contracts.
- [The Battle of Charlottesville](https://weaonline.org/2017/08/the-battle-of-charlottesville/): Diane Ravitch posted in her blog Sunday, August 13, 2017 that one person had died at Charlottesville, where white nationalists had gathered for a demonstration to protest the removal of a statue of Robert E.
- [Back to School 2017: How Will You Motivate and Engage Your Students?](https://weaonline.org/2017/08/back-to-school-2017-how-will-you-motivate-and-engage-your-students/): As you prepare to head back to school this fall, we’ve put together a panel of your colleagues to offer advice for how to handle the day-to-day challenges you’ll face this coming year.
- [Department of Education Will Continue to Spend](https://weaonline.org/2017/08/department-of-education/)
- [School Funding: Learn the facts and how to use them](https://weaonline.org/2017/08/school-funding-learn-the-facts-and-how-to-use-them/): School funding is a mix of federal, state, and local funding sources distributed through complex and ever-changing formulas, making it all too easy for elected leaders to use half-truths and lies to slash education budgets and divert taxpayer dollars from public schools.
- [Teacher Discounts: Don’t Miss These Top Offers for Educators and Education Students](https://weaonline.org/2017/07/teacher-discounts-dont-miss-these-top-offers-for-educators-and-education-students/): Are you thinking about the new school year. If so there are many educational discounts at your figure tips.
- [Latest Negotiations Update](https://weaonline.org/2017/07/latest-negotiations-update/): We have been receiving phone calls and emails requesting updates on our negotiations. There is nothing new to report.
- [The Secret to Singapore's Success](https://weaonline.org/2017/06/the-secret-to-singapores-success/): High-performing countries like Finland and Singapore don’t chase narrow, short-term fixes.
- [WEA Members Attend Summer Leadership.](https://weaonline.org/2017/06/wea-members-attend-summer-leadership/): WEA members attend Summer Leadership with CEA Grants. Karry Gertson, Diana Grosz, and Rosie Jaramillo. The other two are members of Boulder.
- [In Need of Credits - CO Pilot - Adams State University](https://weaonline.org/2017/06/in-need-of-credits-co-pilot-adams-state-university/): There are so many upcoming opportunities for you to pilot your career through COpilot.
- [Westminster’s plan to improve schools gets narrow board approval](https://weaonline.org/2017/05/westminsters-plan-to-improve-schools-gets-narrow-board-approval/): A plan to improve the struggling Westminster Public Schools was narrowly approved Thursday by the State Board of Education.
- [Legislature passes school funding bill](https://weaonline.org/2017/05/legislature-passes-school-funding-bill/): Colorado legislators passed the School Finance Act (SB-296), May 10, to increase public school funding by $262 million for about 1,800 public schools and 905,000 students.
- [Looking for Graduate Credit this Summer](https://weaonline.org/2017/05/looking-for-graduate-credit-this-summer/): Are you looking for ways to earn graduate credit this summer?
- [Teachers rule. So does free Chipotle.](https://weaonline.org/2017/05/teachers-rule-so-does-free-chipotle/): In honor of teachers and their hard work, we’re giving all educators BUY-ONE/GET-ONE FREE BURRITOS, BOWLS, SALADS, OR ORDERS OF TACOS.
- [Teacher Appreciation Week 2017](https://weaonline.org/2017/05/teacher-appreciation-week-2017/): Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12, 2017.
- [Westminster Public Schools loses appeal.](https://weaonline.org/2017/04/westminster-public-schools-loses-appeal/): The decision means Westminster now must go through with an accountability hearing where the state board will be required to vote on action to turnaround the district.
- [Budget Straight Talk on School Funding](https://weaonline.org/2017/04/budget-straight-talk-on-school-funding/): The budget proposal is better than CEA had feared, allocating $238 million more in the total program than last year to educate Colorado’s kids.
- [Survey: Number of Future Teachers Reaches All-time Low](https://weaonline.org/2017/03/survey-number-of-future-teachers-reaches-all-time-low/): When Theresa Montaño first joined the faculty at Cal State Northridge, as a professor of bilingual education, her classes were packed with future teachers.
- [Are you Ready for Read Across America](https://weaonline.org/2017/02/are-you-ready-for-read-across-america/): Get information and resources HERE: The National Education Association is building a nation of readers through its signature program, NEA’s Read Across America.
- [“Teachers teaching teachers” takes flight in Colorado with COpilot](https://weaonline.org/2017/02/teachers-teaching-teachers-takes-flight-in-colorado-with-copilot/): DENVER – The Colorado Education Association is breaking new ground in continued professional learning with COpilot, an innovative, flexible online learning platform for teachers and education support professionals.
- [Positive School Cultures Thrive When Support Staff Included](https://weaonline.org/2017/01/positive-school-cultures-thrive-when-support-staff-included/): "Everything that goes on in a school is important,” says Dr.
- [Colorado ESSA Summit](https://weaonline.org/2017/01/colorado-essa-summit/): Educators,Legislators and CDE came together to review the ESSA plan for the state of Colorado. For more information click!
- [Who Stands Between Fake News and Students? Educators](https://weaonline.org/2017/01/who-stands-between-fake-news-and-students-educators/): NEA Today Express What’s important for educators to remember, says Dave Stuart, is that students’ familiarity with digital technologies has no bearing on the fact that they need help in competently digesting information and reaching well-founded conclusions.
- [Welcome Back](https://weaonline.org/2017/01/welcome-back/): Hope all of you had a wonderful break and came back refreshed and re energized.
- [Season's Greeting from WEA](https://weaonline.org/2016/12/seasons-greeting-from-wea/): WEA wishes that you have a relaxed, peaceful and joy filled holiday break.
- [The Evidence is In: ‘Happy’ Schools Boost Student Achievement](https://weaonline.org/2016/12/the-evidence-is-in-happy-schools-boost-student-achievement/): A positive climate, most education stakeholders agree, is on most schools’ wish-list.
- [Educators can help Students through WEA Grants!](https://weaonline.org/2016/12/educators-can-help-students-through-wea-grants/): Do some of your students need additional help before they can be ready to learn.
- [WIN a 2017 Ford Focus from California Casualty](https://weaonline.org/2016/11/win-a-2017-ford-focus-from-california-casualty/): California Casualty Promise to Drive Focused When Educators make a Promise to Drive Focused they will be entered for a chance to win a new 2017 Focus.
- [Seasons Savings](https://weaonline.org/2016/11/seasons-savings/): Enjoy huge savings this holiday season with special discounts exclusively for NEA members!
- [WEA wishes a Happy Thanksgiving](https://weaonline.org/2016/11/wea-wishes-a-happy-thanksgiving/): WEA wishes you rest, relaxation, family, friends and of course good food!!!
- [National ESP Day - through the eyes of a Middle School Student](https://weaonline.org/2016/11/national-esp-day-through-the-eyes-of-a-middle-school-student/): Through the eyes of Sofi, a middle school student, see how Education Support Professionals (ESP) make a difference in the lives of their students, both in and out of the classroom.
- [American Education Week: November 14-18, 2016](https://weaonline.org/2016/11/american-education-week-november-14-18-2016/): Share your plans and photos with us at AEW@nea.org!
- [Thanksgiving Ideas for the Classroom](https://weaonline.org/2016/11/thanksgiving-ideas-for-the-classroom/): Celebrate the Thanksgiving season in the classroom and at home with lessons, quizzes, activities, games, trivia, books, and movies.
- [The Lasting Impact of Mispronouncing Students’ Names](https://weaonline.org/2016/09/the-lasting-impact-of-mispronouncing-students-names/): Taking the attendance at the beginning of class may seem a routine if not mundane task to many educators.
- [What’s the Purpose of Education?](https://weaonline.org/2016/09/whats-the-purpose-of-education/): “The American public does not agree on a single purpose for public education,” said Joshua P. Starr, the chief executive officer of PDK International.
- [13 Free Resources for Educators](https://weaonline.org/2016/08/13-free-resources-for-educators/): Free, Quality Educational Websites Looking for quality, free, educational websites? Here are several FREE websites some educators enjoy using.
- [Your NEA Retirement Planning Center - Does It Really Pay to Pay Off Your Mortgage](https://weaonline.org/2016/08/your-nea-retirement-planning-center-does-it-really-pay-to-pay-off-your-mortgage/): Does It Really Pay to Pay Off Your Mortgage Financial experts are divided on the wisdom of heading into retirement with mortgage payments still on the books.
- [First Few Weeks as a New Teacher: 3 Things I Wish I Had Known](https://weaonline.org/2016/07/first-few-weeks-as-a-new-teacher-3-things-i-wish-i-had-known/): This simple equation is used by standout teachers to maximize time management and learning at any grade level.
- [Westminster Public Schools Moving Benefits Open Enrollment Timeline/Renewal Date](https://weaonline.org/2016/07/westminster-public-schools-moving-benefits-open-enrollment-timelinerenewal-date/): Westminster Public Schools has issued a Memorandum to WEA moving the open enrollment and the renewal date from July 1st to January 1st Click to read the entire memorandum.
- [Social Security Fairness Committee - Repeal the GPO and WEP that Effects District Employees](https://weaonline.org/2016/07/social-security-fairness-committee-repeal-the-gpo-and-wep-that-effects-district-employees/): Educate: Inform the public about the injustice of the GPO and WEP, two Social Security provisions which penalize 1/3 of all educators and 1/5 of all public employees.
- [Goodbye ‘Core Subjects,’ Hello ‘Well-Rounded Education’](https://weaonline.org/2016/07/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.
- [New & Exclusive Member Pricing:](https://weaonline.org/2016/06/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.
- [Educational Discounts: Don’t Miss These Top Offers for Educators](https://weaonline.org/2016/06/educational-discounts-dont-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!
- [Ratification of the 2016-2017 Contract](https://weaonline.org/2016/06/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.
- [Snapshot of the Teaching Profession: What’s Changed Over a Decade?](https://weaonline.org/2016/05/snapshot-of-the-teaching-profession-whats-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.
- [White House Honors Education Support Professional “Champions”](https://weaonline.org/2016/05/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.
- [Yes on NN](https://weaonline.org/2026/10/yes-on-nn/): WEA supports Yes on NN --- Vote yes on Prop NN to raise Colorado’s outdated revenue cap and allow the state to invest the revenue it already collects in K–12 public education without raising taxes.
- [Cents for Kids Grant Awarded](https://weaonline.org/2026/09/cents-for-kids-grant-awarded/): WEA Cents for Kids Grant program awarded Jessica Benes of Sunset Ridge PK-8 a $250 award.
- [Colorado Prop NN](https://weaonline.org/2026/08/colorado-prop-nn/): It does not raise taxes.
- [COpilot Fall 2026 25% Off Promotion](https://weaonline.org/2026/04/copilot-summer-2026-25-off-promotion/): As a fall gift, CEA COpilot is running a 25% off promotion. Use the coupon code FALL26 to take advantage of this offer.
- [Coloradans for the Common Good](https://weaonline.org/2026/04/candidates-accountability-session/)
- [May Day:](https://weaonline.org/2026/04/may-day/)
- [WE Need You!](https://weaonline.org/2026/03/we-need-you/): If you would like to be a paid volunteer scan the code.
- [WEA and WPS Negotiation](https://weaonline.org/2026/02/wea-and-wps-negotiation/): Be sure to wear your button and Red for Ed.
- [All Member Meeting](https://weaonline.org/2026/02/all-member-meeting/): The all member meeting on February 7 was well attended and very informational.
- [Complete the TLCC Survey - Extended Till March 9](https://weaonline.org/2026/02/complete-the-tlcc-survey/): WPS has 3 schools who have reached 100% participation.
- [Westminster City Presents Appreciation Award to WEA for 55 Years](https://weaonline.org/2025/10/westminster-city-presents-appreciation-award-to-wea/): Westminster Business Appreciation Awards was October 22.
- [TEAM UP with a $1000 Sports Grant](https://weaonline.org/2025/10/team-up-with-a-1000-sports-grant-copy/): California Casualty’s Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant program is back and will award $1,000 grants for middle and high school athletics programs.
- [Wear Red for ED](https://weaonline.org/2025/10/wear-red-for-ed/): Show your support for Westminster Education Association, Colorado Education Association and all the Colorado locals across the state.
- [Westminster High School Homecoming Carnival set for September 27](https://weaonline.org/2025/09/westminster-high-school-homecoming-carnival-set-for-september-27/): Westminster High School is putting a fresh spin on tradition this year with a brand-new Homecoming Carnival set for Saturday, September 27, from 12–3 p.m.
- [Know Your Rights](https://weaonline.org/2025/08/know-your-rights-2/): Westminster High School - Conference Hall, September 10th @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, presented by WEA and CEA.
- [CEA COPILOT](https://weaonline.org/2025/07/cea-copilot/): COpilot believes that educators provide stable, nurturing, inspiring environment that makes it possible to teach each student and provide individual attention.
- [Governor Polis Signs Laws to Fully Fund Colorado Schools](https://weaonline.org/2025/05/governor-polis-signs-laws-to-fully-fund-colorado-schools/): On Friday May 23, 2025 WEA President, Melissa Duran, attending the signing into law of the School Finance Act, HB25-1320 and the Education Accountability System, HB25-1278.
- [Say NO to Vouchers](https://weaonline.org/2025/05/say-no-to-vouchers/): The Educational Choice for Children Act (S. 292/H.R.
- [A Champion For Students and Staff](https://weaonline.org/2025/05/a-champion-for-students-and-staff/)
- [Celebrating a Remarkable Journey](https://weaonline.org/2025/05/celebrating-a-remarkable-journey/)
- [Honoring 27 Years of Service](https://weaonline.org/2025/05/honoring-27-years-of-service/)
- [CEA and CEA-R Invite You](https://weaonline.org/2025/04/cea-and-cea-r-invite-you/): If they join now they will save $50 for Lifetime Membership for CEA-R.
- [Join WEA for Negotiations - April 2, 16, 21](https://weaonline.org/2025/04/join-wea-for-negotiations-april-2-16-21/): WEA is inviting all WEA members to watch the 2025 Negotiations and see just what happens during these sessions. The time is 5 - 8 pm.
- [Celebrating Maria Núñez's 32 Years of Service as a CLDE Teacher and member of WEA!](https://weaonline.org/2025/03/celebrating-maria-nunezs-32-years-of-service-as-a-clde-teacher-and-member-of-wea/): The Westminster Education Association would like to give a big shoutout to Maria Núñez for her 32 years of dedicated service as a CLDE teacher in our district.
- [Day of Action](https://weaonline.org/2025/03/day-of-action/): Thank You for Showing Up!
- [Day of Action - March 20, 2025](https://weaonline.org/2025/03/day-of-action-march-20-2025/)
- [WEA Member Enjoy a Night Out](https://weaonline.org/2025/03/wea-member-enjoy-a-night-out/): Ryan Hartgerink, Special Education Teacher enjoying a night out with his son using free tickets donated from the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment Community Pride Ticket Program.
- [NEA Member Benefits: March 2025](https://weaonline.org/2025/03/nea-member-benefits-march-2025/): This month, luck is on your side! NEA Member Benefits brings you golden opportunities to save big all month long.
- [WEA BOD Election](https://weaonline.org/2025/02/wea-bod-election/): Thinking of becoming more involved in association business? The following positions are open for election for the WEA Board of Directors.
- [CEA Celebrating 150 Years Strong](https://weaonline.org/2025/02/cea-celebrating-150-years-strong/): For 150 years, we’ve been the backbone of Colorado’s public education system—the teachers, counselors, school nurses, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, custodians, food service workers, librarians, office staff, and public school employees who help our students thrive.
- [Educators Deliver State of Education Report to Lawmakers: Ensuring Our Voices Are Heard](https://weaonline.org/2025/02/educators-deliver-state-of-education-report-to-lawmakers-ensuring-our-voices-are-heard/): From Pueblo to Aurora to Fort Collins, local leaders across Colorado, including WEA President Melissa Duran, gathered at the Capitol to deliver the 2024-2025 State of Education Report to legislators, ensuring that the voices of educators are front and center in shaping the future of public education.
- [Educator Violence: Prevention and Response Strategies for ESPs](https://weaonline.org/2025/01/educator-violence-prevention-and-response-strategies-for-esps/): School safety is a critical issue, especially for educators facing increasing threats of physical violence and aggression within their schools.
- [Know Your Rights](https://weaonline.org/2025/01/know-your-rights/): Westminster High School - Conference Hall, January 21 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, presented by WEA and CEA.
- [Update: 4 slots open - CEA Delegate Assembly](https://weaonline.org/2025/01/cea-delegate-assembly/): How would you like to be a part of the policy-making body of CEA?
- [Happy Thanksgiving](https://weaonline.org/2024/11/happy-thanksgiving/): Hope you are having a wonderful break and a great start to the Thanksgiving day!
- [National ESP Day 2024](https://weaonline.org/2024/11/national-esp-day-2024/): School support staff, also known as Education Support Professionals (ESPs), strengthen our schools, communities, and associations across the country.
- [PROTECT OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS](https://weaonline.org/2024/10/protect-our-public-schools/)
- [WEA Cents for Kids Grant Presented to Westminster High School FBLA Chapter](https://weaonline.org/2024/10/cents-for-kids-grant-presented-to-westminster-high-school-fbla-chapter/): 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.
- [Ballads & Brews](https://weaonline.org/2024/09/ballads-brews/): Check out the information under Upcoming Events!
- [Fall CEA All Leader Summit.   ](https://weaonline.org/2024/09/fall-cea-all-leader-summit-2/): On Saturday, September 14, 2024, WEA President, Melissa Duran and WEA BOD Secretary, Derek Hawkins attended the Fall CEA All Leader Summit.
- [Summer Nights](https://weaonline.org/2024/06/summer-nights/): WEA members enjoy your summer with relaxation and times to remember. Can you find 20 ways to enjoy the summer evenings.
- [Teacher Appreciation Week](https://weaonline.org/2024/05/teacher-appreciation-week/): Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children into the future leaders of our country.
- [Cents for Kids provides funds to the WPS Drone Soccer Team](https://weaonline.org/2024/05/cents-for-kids-provides-funds-to-the-wps-drone-soccer-team/): The WPS Drone soccer team competed in the Academic World Cup last west in San Diego, CA.
- [CEA Lobby Day](https://weaonline.org/2024/04/cea-lobby-day-2/): 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.
- [CO Pilot and CEA](https://weaonline.org/2024/01/co-pilot-and-cea/): Becoming a member of your local association gives you levels of access to a wide array of services and benefits.
- [Winter Break](https://weaonline.org/2023/12/winter-break/): WEA wishes all members a wonderful break!
- [Winter Coat Drive!](https://weaonline.org/2023/12/winter-coat-drive/): In a partnership with Westminster Rotary Club, Adams County, and A&P Construction, Westminster Public Schools is hosting their Winter Coat Drive!
- [Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week](https://weaonline.org/2023/05/celebrate-teacher-appreciation-week/): Thanks to all the teacher of WPS for what they do!
- [WEA Supports WPS with Cents for Kids Grant](https://weaonline.org/2023/04/wea-supports-wps-with-cents-for-kids-grant-2/): WEA awards a Cents for Kids Grant to WEA member Alexa Ayers from Harris Park.
- [WEA supports WPS with Cents For Kids Grant](https://weaonline.org/2023/04/wea-supports-wps-with-cents-for-kids-grant/): WEA awarded a Cents For Kids Grant to Karen Herrera-Joseph at Sherrelwood Elementary...
- [WEA supports CEA in a Day of Action](https://weaonline.org/2023/03/wea-supports-cea-in-a-day-of-action/): WEA members across the district wear red on March 1st
- [The WEA and WPS make history again !](https://weaonline.org/2023/03/the-westminster-education-association-and-westminster-public-schools-made-history-again/): Negotiating the highest starting teacher salary in the state at almost $61,000!
- [2022-2023 WEA Happy Hour](https://weaonline.org/2022/08/2022-2023-wea-happy-hour/): WEA members had a great time at the 2022-2023 Happy Hour, there were over 60 members and guesst who attended.
- [CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WEA AND 20 YEARS OF WALL-TO-WALL REPRESENTATION!    Video](https://weaonline.org/2022/05/join-us-in-celebrating-50-years-of-wea-and-20-years-of-wall-to-wall-representation/): In this anniversary video for the Westminster Education Association, members, past and present, tell their stories about why they are proud to be a part of to be members of WEA.
- [Andy Hartman received the Mickelson Diamond Award, Saturday April 8 at the CEA Delegate Assembly Award Luncheon.](https://weaonline.org/2022/04/andy-hartman-received-the-mickelson-diamond-award-saturday-april-8-at-the-cea-delegate-assembly-award-luncheon/): The Mikkelsen Diamond Award recognizes a CEA member for outstanding service to education through collective bargaining and represents the four objectives of collective bargaining: employee rights, salary/benefits, working conditions and operational procedures.
- [Happy National ESP Day](https://weaonline.org/2021/11/happy-national-esp-day/): WEA is immensely proud of over 20 years of representing the Education Support Personnel in Westminster Public Schools.
- [Help Growing Home's Food Pantry](https://weaonline.org/2021/07/help-growing-homes-food-pantry/)
- [WHAT:   National Town Hall on Suspending High-Stakes Testing in Spring 2021](https://weaonline.org/2021/01/what-national-town-hall-on-suspending-high-stakes-testing-in-spring-2021/): WHO: U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman, New York -- House Education Committee Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, Dean, University of Kentucky College of Education Dr.
- [President's Letter to the President of the Colorado Board of Education](https://weaonline.org/2021/01/presidents-letter-to-the-president-of-the-colorado-board-of-education/): Madame President, members of the Colorado Board of Education, thank you for the opportunity to have this read into the public record.
- [Dear Adams County Educators](https://weaonline.org/2021/01/dear-adams-county-educators/): Together with our fellow educators in local associations across Adams County, and the country, we are continuing to do what we do best: educating and caring for the children of our communities.
- [Take the Pledge](https://weaonline.org/2020/12/take-the-pledge/): CEA has partnered with a variety of organizations across Colorado that represent thousands of fellow educators, pediatricians, doctors, nurses, local public health officials, and more.
- [Planning for Educator Evaluations in the 2020-21 School Year](https://weaonline.org/2020/09/planning-for-educator-evaluations-in-the-2020-21-school-year/): As a result of the disruption of in-person instruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Commissioner Katy Anthes will convene a stakeholder group to discuss immediate plans for how the state will move forward with statewide assessments, the accountability system and educator evaluations during the 2020-21 school year.
- [WHEW!  First day back for WPS Students.](https://weaonline.org/2020/08/whew-first-day-back-for-wps-students/): I was at Westminster High School this morning. The first day of school is tough for everyone and during this time of COVID it is almost insurmountable!
- [WPS New Teacher Lunch](https://weaonline.org/2020/08/wps-new-teacher-lunch/): WPS New Teacher Lunch --- The WPS new teacher day began on Tuesday, August 4th, with social distancing.
- [Fair Tax Drive Through Petition](https://weaonline.org/2020/07/fair-tax-drive-through-petition/): Next Wednesday, July 22nd from 10 am to 1 pm Westminster Education Association will be setting up a canopy in the Westminster High School parking lot to get your signature on the petition to get this on the ballot in November.
- [Fair Tax Colorado Sign at Home](https://weaonline.org/2020/06/fair-tax-colorado-sign-at-home/): Governor Polis’ executive order made on May 15 allows campaigns to mail and email single-line petitions for voters to sign and return to the campaign.
- [CARES Act: One-Time Payments Questions & Answers](https://weaonline.org/2020/04/cares-act-one-time-payments-questions-answers/): What kind of help does the CARES Act provide? For working individuals and families, the law provides one-time payments that vary with family size.
- [CARES Act & Other Covid 19 Info & Support Group](https://weaonline.org/2020/04/2978/): CARES Act One Pagers – NEA has created several one pagers to help leaders and members navigate the CARES Act.
- [Covid 19 resources](https://weaonline.org/2020/03/covid-19-resources/): MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES- it is very important that we all take the time to care for ourselves and make sure our members also have resources available.
- [Message from WEA President](https://weaonline.org/2020/03/message-from-wea-president/): WEA Educators and all staff of WPS. We are in uncharted territory as we all figure out how to manage this pandemic.
- [SPEA Shoutout!     That the way its Done!](https://weaonline.org/2020/03/spea-shoutout-that-the-way-its-done/): After over a year of dedication, hard work and persistence, the South Park Education Association has won their contract back!
- [Find Your Next Teaching Job](https://weaonline.org/2020/03/find-your-next-teaching-job/): Love teaching but maybe ready for a change of scenery?
- [Deadline Extended for TLCC – Now March 2 ----- Six WPS schools have over 50% ----- Is your school one of them! ----- Here's your chance.](https://weaonline.org/2020/02/deadline-extended-for-tlcc-now-march-2-six-wps-schools-have-over-50-is-your-school-one-of-them-heres-your-chance/): You now have through Mon., March 2 to take the TLCC.
- [Save on Your Next COpilot Course](https://weaonline.org/2020/02/save-on-your-next-copilot-course/): Congrats to COpilot, CEA’s online professional learning platform, for reaching 10,000 enrollments.
- [New Beginning for Read Across America](https://weaonline.org/2020/02/new-beginning-for-read-across-america/): The annual, nationwide reading celebration is on for Monday, March 2. There is a new logo for the NEA Read Across America program.
- [Take the TLCC](https://weaonline.org/2020/01/take-the-tlcc/): The Teaching and Learning Conditions Colorado survey opens this week, Wed., Jan.
- [Amie & Kevin Keep Members Informed](https://weaonline.org/2020/01/amie-kevin-keep-members-informed/): A great way for you to keep up-to-date on what’s happening with education legislation is by bringing up CEA’s Facebook page every Wednesday at 11:30 for Lunchtime with Amie & Kevin.
- [Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness - Deadline Feb 21, 2020](https://weaonline.org/2020/01/colorado-educator-loan-forgiveness-deadline-feb-21-2020/): The Colorado Department of Higher Education is pleased to announce that the Educator Loan Forgiveness Program is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 fiscal year!
- [Did you Survive the first day with kids?](https://weaonline.org/2020/01/did-you-survive-the-first-day-with-kids/)
- [Enter Parks Contest With Your Students](https://weaonline.org/2020/01/enter-parks-contest-with-your-students/): The National Park Trust invites students in Title I schools at all grades to participate in the 10th annual “Kids to Parks Day” celebration.
- [In this New Year Lets Remember](https://weaonline.org/2020/01/in-this-new-year-lets-remember/)
- [WEA wishes a Happy Holiday to all WPS staff](https://weaonline.org/2019/12/wea-wishes-a-happy-holiday-to-all-wps-staff/)
- [Submit Your Educator Loan Forgiveness Application](https://weaonline.org/2019/12/submit-your-educator-loan-forgiveness-application/): The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) has opened the application window for the Educator Loan Forgiveness Program.
- [Why British Teachers are Fleeing Overseas](https://weaonline.org/2019/12/why-british-teachers-are-fleeing-overseas/): The grass is greener for educators who told The Guardian they are happier now teaching in foreign schools.
- [2020 Ballot Measure Survey Underway](https://weaonline.org/2019/12/2020-ballot-measure-survey-underway/): This past fall, Prop. CC was at the center of an ongoing conversation about how we adequately fund public schools and other essential services in Colorado.
- [NEA ESSA Survey Closes Dec. 8](https://weaonline.org/2019/12/nea-essa-survey-closes-dec-8/): The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) presents landmark opportunities to influence education in the United States through educator voice.
- [Hello Fabulous WEA Members and Welcome Back from the Thanksgiving Snowpocalypse,](https://weaonline.org/2019/12/hello-fabulous-wea-members-and-welcome-back-from-the-thanksgiving-snowpocalypse/): As you may recall we have a make-up meeting for all members who were unable to attend the October meeting at the high school this Thursday, December 5, from 5 to 630 PM at Ranum MS in the library.
- [WEA wishes you a great Thanksgiving](https://weaonline.org/2019/11/wea-wishes-you-a-great-thanksgiving/): Enjoy your break with family and friends, see you in December.
- [American Education Week  --  Today is Education Support Professionals Day -- Wednesday, November 19](https://weaonline.org/2019/11/american-education-week-today-is-education-support-professionals-day-wednesday-november-19/): WEA would like to thank all of the WPS Education Support Professions. They are worth 100 Grand, so enjoy your treat and have a great day.
- [National Census Coming](https://weaonline.org/2019/11/national-census-coming/): Election 2020 isn’t the only consequential event next year.
- [Teachers union, Eagle County Schools agree to dump performance pay bonus structure](https://weaonline.org/2019/11/teachers-union-eagle-county-schools-agree-to-dump-performance-pay-bonus-structure/): Teachers were happy to see performance pay tossed onto the scrap heap. “It was a joint effort.
- [Enter a Scholarship Giveaway](https://weaonline.org/2019/11/enter-a-scholarship-giveaway/): NEA Member Benefits just opened a scholarship contest to give two members a chance to win $1,000 for their educational pursuits.
- [#Selfcare To-Do LIst for Educators to Revisit Throughout the School Year](https://weaonline.org/2019/10/selfcare-to-do-list-for-educators-to-revisit-throughout-the-school-year/)
- [Park County Educators Return to School Tomorrow     SPEA Requests Labor Department Conduct Fact Finding Inquiry for District Financial Transparency](https://weaonline.org/2019/10/park-county-educators-return-to-school-tomorrow-spea-requests-labor-department-conduct-fact-finding-inquiry-for-district-financial-transparency/): FAIRPLAY, Colo. – Park County educators are back to work tomorrow after ten days of standing together to demand a better future for their students.
- [SPEA is in Day 8 and Chicago is in Day 3 of Strike](https://weaonline.org/2019/10/spea-is-in-day-8-and-chicago-is-in-day-3-of-strike/): The South Park Education Association unanimously decided to continue striking today for their students’ futures.
- [Hello Valued Members, Presidents Update](https://weaonline.org/2019/10/hello-valued-members-presidents-update/): Hello Valued Members, This week was National Boss Day and I wanted to thank all of you members again for trusting me to represent you.
- [Dump Truck Jamboree for SPEA](https://weaonline.org/2019/10/dump-truck-jamboree-for-spea/): #SPEAstrong Hi All – day three of educator strike in Fairplay, Colo., started the morning off in a loud way with a Dump Truck Jamboree down Main Street.
- [I am an Educator and I stand In Solidarity](https://weaonline.org/2019/10/i-am-an-educator-and-i-stand-in-solidarity/): Good morning from Fairplay where, yes, the strike is officially on for the schools our students deserve.
- [#RedForEd Forums](https://weaonline.org/2019/10/redfored-forums/)
- [State Board Action This Week](https://weaonline.org/2019/10/state-board-action-this-week/): State Board Action This Week Join us this Thursday, Oct. 10, at 9:00 a.m.

## Pages

- [WEA Cents for Kids Donation - ONLINE FORM](https://weaonline.org/wea-cents-for-kids-donation-online-form/): Odd cents from your paycheck: Cents For Kids can use the odd cents from member’s paychecks as the basis for the fund.
- [WEA Cents for Kids Grant - ONLINE FORM](https://weaonline.org/wea-cents-for-kids-grant-online-form/): The Cents For Kids Grant is used to provide funds for our members so that they may assist students to be better prepared for learning.
- [WEA Cents For Kids Grants](https://weaonline.org/wea-cents-for-kids-grants/): Westminster Public Schools educators know that the Colorado children we serve often come from families who struggle to make ends meet.
- [Westminster Retired School Employee Association (WRSEA)](https://weaonline.org/westminster-retired-school-employee-association/): Heartiest congratulations and welcome to the ranks!
- [Benefits of Being a WEA Member](https://weaonline.org/benefits-of-being-a-wea-member/): Explore the benefits of WEA membership: empowering educators with advocacy, professional growth, and exclusive perks.
- [Calendar](https://weaonline.org/event-calendar/)
- [About Us](https://weaonline.org/about-us/): The Westminster Education Association (WEA) is the official representative of licensed and Educational Support Professionals (ESP) staff who work in the Westminster Public Schools.
- [Resources & Links](https://weaonline.org/links-resources/): There are many rights you have under the contract and for ESP under the Handbook, the district is not obligated to inform you of these rights.
- [WEA Home Page](https://weaonline.org/): The Westminster Education Association (WEA) represents the licensed and Educational Support Professionals (ESP) staff working in Westminster Public Schools.
- [Membership Form](https://weaonline.org/membership-form/): Westminster Public Schools, hereinafter referred to as “The District”, is authorized and requested to deduct the sum stated above from each monthly salary check payable to me beginning after the date stated below.
- [Posts Page](https://weaonline.org/wea-news/)
- [Join WEA](https://weaonline.org/join-wea/): WEA is, “Taking the Lead to Get Real Results” for students by standing together for: Quality Educators, Accountability for Everyone and 21st Century Education.
- [Global Styles](https://weaonline.org/global-styles/): This page previews Global Fonts and Colors for this Kit. Changes made in Site Settings will be displayed here.

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