April 2021 Newsletter
Legislative Update: 2021 Final Edition
The 2021 Legislative Session has concluded. While we were the target of some major attacks, we were able to dodge a few bad bills.
Get the full details in the final edition of AFT-WV's Legislative Update.
Academic & Administrative Review
FILES
- PSU Market Research Academic Structure Review_Dec 12 Academic Leadership_final.pptx
- Data Review Packet PSU Sept 30.pdf
LETTER
(IF YOU ARE ABLE, PLEASE INTRODUCE THIS LETTER FOR DISCUSSION AT YOUR DEPARTMENT MEETING.)...
Advocacy Issue Update: Testing & Accountability
BROOKSVILLE, FL -- April 12, 2021 In a letter issued by the US Department of Education in February, states were advised that they would have flexibility in determining how to apply the results of this year's standardized tests. Since then, districts have been awaiting clarification from Tallahassee regarding what--if any--accountability components might be waived. That clarification arrived late last week when the Commissioner of Education for the state of Florida issued an Emergency Order waiving accountability standards tied to standardized tests. Read the order here:
March 2021 Newsletter
SVFT Executive Council Meeting 4/7/2021
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ARA - Friday Alert: April 9, 2021
HEADLINES:
Lobbyists Fight Democratic Proposals on Drug Pricing, Vaccine Access;
American Rescue Plan Can Expand Medicaid in States That Have Refused Funds;
Biden Administration Announces 500,000 New HealthCare.gov Sign-Ups;
KHN: 'I Can Breathe Again': Older Adults Begin to Test Freedom After Covid Vaccinations;
Alliance Members Meet with Members of Congress during Congressional Recess
Wearing Red for Public Ed
One year after schools were forced to close for in-person instruction because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, teachers are back in the buildings doing what they do best, supporting public education and teaching and supporting our students. Teachers are wearing red to support public education, as front line workers teaching a hybrid schedule and only seeing a small percentage of their students. Despite the adversity, the Westbury Teachers Association has taken it all in stride!
Wearing Red for Public Ed
One year after schools were forced to close for in-person instruction because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, teachers are back in the buildings doing what they do best, supporting public education and teaching and supporting our students. Teachers are wearing red to support public education, as front line workers teaching a hybrid schedule and only seeing a small percentage of their students. Despite the adversity, the Westbury Teachers Association has taken it all in stride!