240 Classic Car Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
319.366.5585
requests to waive NCLB
Plan on attending an ICN meeting at one of the following schools on Wednesday, February 7, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.-5:45 pm
* Washington HS, Kennedy HS,
or Prairie HS
WHS room 593
Kennedy HS room 671
Prairie HS room 271
Linn Mar room 631
For more information visit: http://educateiowa.gov/
Alliant Energy donates
$1500 to the Teacher Store
Support The Teacher Store and Alliant Energy on January 19
4:00 p.m.
Refreshments provided
Cedar Rapids Educators attended a Senate Education Subcommittee at the Capitol on February 8, 2011 to support Senate File 63 that would provide funding to help school districts overcome the achievement gap among Iowa students.
Kim Miller from the Cedar Wood UniServ in Cedar Rapids; Rhonda Michels, a 7th grade Science teacher at McKinley Middle School; Sue Clapp, vice president of the Cedar Rapids Education Association; and Tammy Wawro, president of the Cedar Rapids Education Association, met with Representative Kirsten Running-Marquardt and Senator Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids after the subcommittee hearing.
director of education
in Iowa, Jason Glass
Watch an interview with
Beth Malicki here
Save on food, gas,
and fun!
Use your Access card!!!
Use your access card for shopping, hotels, car rentals, food and so much more! Go online and print off coupons to keep in the car - you never know when you'll want to stop by Arby's or Papa John's for a quick dinner.
A Community Conversation
Together We Can -
Close the Achievement Gap
If you missed the meeting,
see it here.
Information
2011 Excellence in Education
Awarded to Grant Wood Teacher
Elizabeth Altemeier
1st Grade Teacher
Known as the, "child whisperer," she makes all children feel safe, loved and welcome in the classroom.
Ms. Altemeier was recognized on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 in Des Moines, IA at the Polk County Convention Center.
Award is sponsored by: Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), Farm Bureau, WHO Radio, KDSM Fox 17, Staples & Smilemakers
2011 Linn County Educator of the Year
Ann Nicholson
Educational Service Center
Cedar Rapids Community School District
2011 National Board Certified Teachers
Robert Scearce (Mt. Vernon), Ann Timm (Harding), Traci Maxted (Jefferson), Mary Holubar (College Community), Robin Gandy (Better Teaching & Learning Chair, CREA)Marcia Andrews (Erskine: renewal), Marilyn Stabenow (Honorable Mention EOY), Ann Nicholson (Educator of the Year), Sue Clapp (Vice-President CREA)
Not pictured: John Pauly (Harding)
Renewals: Bret Hoyer (Kennedy), Chris LaFrenz (Cleveland), Heather Adams and Matt Miller (Washington)
Friend of Education Award to:
Representative Tyler Olson
Senator Rob Hogg
CREA Teachers
Go To Wisconsin
A Wisconsin Teacher's Perspective
Educators are facing many challenges with the legislative body in Iowa.
A few issues:
1. Efforts to bring "pay performance" schemes to Iowa are at the top of the legislative agenda for the House and the new governor
2. Four year old pre-school is under serious attack as the legislature seeks to turn it into a means tested program
3. The legislature seeks to drastically underfund AEAs - so they no longer exist
4. House Republicans want to get rid of the Iowa Core Curriculum and write their own curriculum in its place
These are only things being discussed openly! It is very important to have a strong and vocal showing at the forums! Please plan on attending more than one! Support education for all in Iowa!
NEA STANDING UP FOR EDUCATORS
