Hundreds of WEA members are in San Diego this week for the annual NEA Representative Assembly, kicking off with a town-hall style conversation with U.S. Secretary Of Education Arne Duncan.
Education & a struggling economy
WEA regretfully announces the cancellation of this year's WEA Leadership Academy. In the down economy, not enough members committed to traveling to Yakima for the August conference. Read more...
School employees are launching noisy and very public protests as districts lay off educators but keep administrators -- and stash millions of dollars in the bank.
ESP of the YearCongratulations to Julie Wickersham, an occupational therapy assistant in Clarkston, who is WEA's Education Support Professional of the Year. Watch the video...
The WEA has mailed rebate checks to all eligible agency fee payers.
This rebate is the result of a settlement of the lawsuit, State
ex rel. Public Disclosure Commission v. Washington Education Association.
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Get tips to help navigate today's changing job market from NEA Member Benefits. Read more at NEAMB.com...
If it's been awhile since you've visited the Gateway to Educational Materials, then check out the newly updated Gateway to 21st Century Skills. Read more...
Health-related journalism contest ends July 1
The NEA Health Information Network is offering high school journalists a chance for recognition -- and cash prizes. Read more...