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Find out how the Easton (Pa.) Area Education Association used smart salary bargaining, community outreach, and political action to improve teacher quality and strengthen the earning potential of its 750 members.
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Tennessee State University Student to Lead NEA Student Members
Hundreds of students from across the country elected Jermaine Coleman to serve as chairperson of NEA's Student Program. Coleman was elected to the two-year term during the "Shakin' Up the Political Landscape" Student Leadership Conference, June 26-29 in Washington, D.C.
"I have been waiting for this opportunity for a long time," said Coleman. He is pursuing a degree in music education. Prior to this position, Coleman was president of the Student Tennessee Education Association.
NEA Actively Seeking Student Members for Committees
If you're interested in boosting membership, championing women's issues, or more, we've got a committee for you. We are looking for student representatives. Committees meet twice in Washington, D.C. during the 2008-09 year. NEA will pay all travel expenses related to meeting participation if you're appointed. Application deadline: August 1.
Help for Those with Student Loan Debt
It's impossible to recommend a course of action for individuals, but here are a few things that might help you immediately if you're grappling with student loan debt:
NEA, Tom Joyner Foundation Provide $1.1 Million to Prepare Teachers
Joyner, a nationally syndicated radio personality and philanthropist, announced February 4 a new grant to increase the number of fully certified teachers in minority and hard-to-staff schools across the country. The Tom Joyner Foundation-National Education Association Teacher Licensure Scholarship Program will bring six new historically black colleges and universities on board as part of the program’s expansion.
How Does New Teacher Pay Compare?
New teachers earn less than their peers in other professions requiring comparable education and responsibilities. Wages start low, and the gap keeps widening, causing many good teachers to leave the profession for greener pastures. See how beginning salaries stack up for teachers, accountants, nurses, and other professionals.
 NEA Offers PRAXIS Study Guide for Future Educators
Most states require that new educators pass the standardized Principals of Learning and Teaching test before they can become licensed. Check out our tutorial for ways to relieve test anxiety, sample questions, and more.
In the Spotlight: You!
Do you know an outstanding student member? Has your chapter project or recruiting effort been a big success? Tell us about it. You could be featured right here and in our magazine Tomorrow's Teachers. Send E-mail to Tomorrow's Teachers editor Amanda Litvinov.
Student Members Receive Teacher Toolkit Discount
The NEA Teacher Toolkit is a suite of Web-based classroom tools that can help you manage attendance, grades, lesson plans, and tests as well as help track student performance.
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SP Chair's Welcome
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Anthony Daniels
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"We’ve all heard the saying that there is strength in numbers. Your membership in NEA will make you believe it. With the power of 3.2 million members, NEA lobbies for pro-education legislation, protects the rights of teachers and students, and enriches educators’ careers with professional training and assistance. But you might be wondering, why join now while I’m still a tudent?." [more... ]
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NEA President's Welcome
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Reg Weaver
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"Teaching is a marathon, not a sprint. To help build your endurance, you will need NEA, and NEA will need you. We are 3.2 million strong—that’s about one in every 100 Americans! Now is the time for us to flex our full potential as individuals and as a united Association." [more...]
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