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The Teacher Pension Crisis: Is There a Solution?
posted by: Cindy Omlin | June 09, 2013, 05:37 pm   

Teacher pensions are in danger in many states. Educators deserve a secure retirement; however, lawmakers have for years promised benefits that the system cannot afford. According to some estimates, America's pensions are underfunded by nearly one trillion dollars. This reality has caused experts to debate who is at fault, and what can be done to create a solvent system.
 
Forty organizations to join together for National Employee Freedom Week; remind workers of their options regarding union membership
posted by: Cindy Omlin | June 05, 2013, 03:51 pm   


Northwest Professional Educators Joins Groups in 30 States
in National Campaign to Promote Teacher Freedoms


Spokane, WA – Today, Northwest Professional Educators (NWPE) announced that it will participate in National Employee Freedom Week, a first-of-its-kind national campaign to promote teachers’ rights of association.

 
Your Summer Curriculum Revamp
posted by: Cindy Omlin | June 05, 2013, 03:38 pm   

Summer is quickly approaching and for some teachers it's already here. While many will be spending some well-deserved time at the beach, summer also provides us with a chance to reflect on the year past and prepare for the year to come. 
 
Cameras in Schools: Extra Safety Measure or Violation of Privacy?
posted by: Cindy Omlin | June 05, 2013, 03:33 pm   


Everyone is familiar with camera surveillance at banks, high-end stores, and office buildings. In a post-Newtown world, however, surveillance cameras are becoming increasingly familiar in neighborhood schools. In fact, after the tragedy in December, over 62 of the 400 bills relating to school safety nationwide, pertained to surveillance cameras.

 
Report: Practice Makes Perfect
posted by: Cindy Omlin | May 31, 2013, 04:18 pm   

Doug Lemov may be best known for his bestseller, “Teach Like a Champion,” which provides teachers with specific teaching strategies.  Yesterday, he released a paper just as interesting and useful for teachers - one that champions the use of practice in the refinement of teaching skills.

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