posted by: Alix
| February 04, 2011, 10:31 am
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Voters in New York don't believe seniority should be the determining factor in potential teacher layoffs. According to a new poll by Education Reform Now, an overwhelming majority of New Yorkers are against the "last hired, first fired" policy for public school teachers.
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posted by: Alix
| February 03, 2011, 10:38 am
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Due to some recent landmark legislation, Alabama teachers are finding themselves at a crossroads with their local union, the Alabama Education Association, an affiliate of the NEA. Recently, the Alabama Legislature passed Senate Bill 2. This measure prohibits the AEA from using payroll deductions to support political activity. This legislation is a direct blow to the union machine and the perfect opportunity for Alabama teachers to evaluate their membership and consider alternatives.
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posted by: Alix
| February 01, 2011, 09:20 am
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The debate over "value-added" methods of evaluating teachers has caused controversy all over the country. While most agree that we must find a way of fairly evaluating teachers, not many agree on the method. One common thread of a new evaluation system is a new focus on student achievement.
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posted by: Alix
| January 31, 2011, 10:37 am
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AAE Executive Director Gary Beckner op-ed as featured on the Washington Examiner's website:
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posted by: Alix
| January 28, 2011, 11:28 am
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Ms. Sherry Bergeron, a teacher at St. Mark's Episcopal Academy in Cocoa and an AAE member, was awarded an AAEF scholarship to attend the Florida Educational Technology Conference in Orlando next week. AAE National Membership Director Paula Jackson-Eaglin was on hand to deliver her certificate personally.
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