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NEA Directors’ Report to the VEA: June 2019
The Presidential ElectionA common thread ran through much of the May NEA Board of Directors’ meeting: The importance of the 2020 Election. From President Lily Eskelsen Garcia’s report and discussion of how presidential candidates will be a part of the annual Representative Assembly in Houston this summer to the Executive Committee’s unveiling of the “Strong…
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NEA Directors’ Report to the VEA: March 2019
John Stocks to Take on New Position At the February NEA Board meeting it was announced that John Stocks will be transitioning to a new position within the NEA to help develop plans, coalitions, and campaigns to bring about the core values of the NEA: Equal Opportunity, A Just Society, Democracy, Professionalism, Partnership, and Collective…
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NEA Directors’ Report to the VEA: January 2019
Elections Matter!Virginia’s November Federal Elections resulted in new faces in DC including a record number of women. New faces: CD2 Elaine Luria(D) CD5 Denver Riggleman (R) CD6 Ben Cline (R) CD7 Abigail Spanberger (D) CD10 Jennifer Wexton (D) And NEA-endorsed incumbent Senator Tim Kaine won as well. Educator Actions are happening in Los Angeles, and…
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NEA Directors’ Report to the VEA: October 2018
November 2018 Election Virginia’s November election is just days away and it is critically important to get the vote out. Senator Tim Kaine has the VEA and NEA endorsement. Also for the first in long time that we have contested races in all our Congressional Districts. Make sure you have a plan to get to…
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Organizing Around Instructional Issues
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Communication
It is no secret that we are facing significant obstacles and trying economic times both in our jobs and in our association. We cannot be afraid to ask the hard questions, but we also need to listen and find viable solutions. We must establish a climate of respect for all.
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