1. Association of American Educators Foundation COVID-19 Relief Scholarship and Grant Program Generates High Impact for Educators in Need
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... educator in Douglasville, Georgia, has purchased technology-based mathematics programing and materials. Ms. LeAnn Helms, a high school principal in Manila, Arkansas, is creating a Back-to-School event ...

2. A Georgia charter school gives life to Red Ribbon Week!
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This week's guest blog is written by AAEF Fellow Jason B. Allen. In Georgia, there is a Black male counselor making social change with his school and community by focusing in on the importance of Red ...

3. AAE Foundation Announces Advocacy Fellows for 2020
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... from California, Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, Georgia, New Jersey, and Michigan will participate in a yearlong fellowship engaging in activities and actions throughout the 2020-2021 school year to advocate ...

4. AAE Foundation Announces National Teacher Scholarship and Classroom Grant Recipients
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... California Erica Marsh, Decatur, Georgia Matthew Stevens, Asbury Park, New Jersey Ami Ware, Aubrey, Texas Joyce Westenhofer, Santa Ana, California AAE senior professional programs manager Melissa ...

5. Weekly News Round-Up for January 31st
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... replaced in Florida schools Gatekeeper for Georgia charter schools changes approval rules Pritzker signs bill allowing students to vote during school day Lawmakers consider changes for Ohio’s EdChoice ...

6. Weekly News Round-Up for January 24th
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... from school funds to pay for trial courts Teacher Shortage Impacts Colorado, High Cost Of Living Cited Florida Senate focuses on failings in school security Georgia School Official Quits Amid Inquiry, ...

7. Weekly News Round-Up for January 17th
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... charter schools in Colorado Georgia bill would provide student loan forgiveness for teachers -- with a catch Republicans vote down another Indiana teacher pay boost plan New Kentucky school safety ...

8. Weekly News Round-Up for January 10th
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... school staff into teachers starts to pay off Audit finds few consequences for Georgia schools with ‘flexibility’ contracts Hard-charging education reformer John White steps down as Louisiana schools ...

9. Weekly News Round-Up for November 22nd
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... girls" in schools US schools try to diversify mainly white teaching ranks Warren speech in Georgia interrupted by pro-charter school protesters How to keep schools safe? We're focusing our time, ...

10. Association of American Educators Launches California Chapter
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... state chapters and regional staff serving members in Arkansas, Kansas, Colorado, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Georgia, and New Jersey. State chapters provide additional local support without an increase ...

11. Weekly News Round-Up for October 18th
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...  Georgia District in Chaos over Bathroom Policy: Pickens County Schools was the subject of extreme backlash after announcing it would allow transgender students to use their preferred bathroom. The ...

12. Weekly News Round-Up for September 20th
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... decade ago, partially due to safety concerns. Georgia Graduation Rates at All-Time High: 82% of Georgia high school students are graduating, making it a new record for the state. That is an increase ...

13. Weekly News Round-Up for August 9th
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... implements non-gender restrooms A Georgia elementary school was criticized for a poster dictating hairstyles for black students What’s going on where you are? Share below!  ...

14. Weekly News Round-Up for July 19th
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... suddenly resigns Critics say Idaho charter school group violated open meeting law, prompting AG review Georgia State agency that authorizes charter schools gets new leader New school funding suit ...

15. Where to Save Money While You are on Vacation
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... Center: The Kennedy Space Center offers special “Educator Study Passes” for teachers from Florida and Georgia who visit the facility. MSC Cruises: MSC offers a 10% discount for teachers who book one ...

16. Weekly News Round-Up for March 29th
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... of school drinking water Georgia House, Senate agree to $3,000 teacher pay raise Charlottesville students walk out of class after racist threat closed schools Former North Providence school superintendent ...

17. 10 Comprehensive Websites for Black History Month
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... Month EDSITEment’s Guide to Black History Month Teaching Resources Teaching with Historic Places: Civil Rights and Racial Healing Georgia Public Broadcasting: Teaching Black History Resources for ...

18. Weekly News Round-Up for January 18th
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... in the state. The Texas House also has a funding bill that is about $3 billion larger than the Senate bill. Indiana is also taking steps to increase teacher pay, as is Georgia. Happening Elsewhere: ...

19. Weekly News Round-Up for January 4th
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... Virginia teachers unions plan 'walk-in' to remind lawmakers about key issues Legislative study committee recommends later start dates for Georgia’s public schools The Latest: Snyder signs bill to require ...

20. Weekly News Round-Up for October 5th
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... is investigating an alleged assault in a Georgia school. Reportedly, the assault came as a result of their transgender bathroom policy. According to a lawsuit filed by the defendant’s parents, the school ...