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Akron Education Association
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More Legislation Updates
HB 136 Threatens Public Education in Ohio Dubbed "Parental Choice and Taxpayer Savings Scholarship Program," this Bill expands private school vouchers into every school district in Ohio. Students whose family income is less than $95,000 would qualify. Students currently enrolled in private schools would also become eligible over the next four years. If passed, it will effect the funding of all school districts with scarce education dollars taken from public schools. Private schools decide if they will accept vouchers and how many. They may reject students for a variety of reasons. Nearly 200 Ohio school boards have passed resolutions opposing HB 136.
STRS --See the STRS website for the most up-to date information: https://www.strsoh.org/. STRS reports that it has hired a pension advisory firm to review STRS's proposed changes to the pension system. Click here for a summary of the STRS portion of House Bill 69, as introduced. CLICK HERE for a summary from STRS of the changes under consideration |
AEA Polls See previous poll--Recently, media attention has focused on teacher training. From your experience, which was the most helpful for acquiring classroom teaching skills? |
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Downloads Contract Click here for the 2010-2012 Master Agreement
Summary of Changes for new the 2010-2012 Master Agreement
LPCD -- Teaching license renewal information, Ott 216, 330-761-3070
Salary Schedule (extended 2010-2011)
Pay Dates for 2010-11
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U of A Masters Cohorts The University of Akron College of Education Office of Outreach and Professional Learning is offering several opportunities for Akron Public School teachers to further their education by adding a master’s degree or an endorsement to their credentials. See this information sheet for details. For current information about any of the U's masters cohort programs, contact Barbara Jenkins at (330)-972-2777 or outreachga1@uakron.edu & UA page Conrad Ott Scholarship to Benefit Akron Teacher Donna Loomis, former APS principal and assistant superintendant has sent a letter regarding an endowed scholarship established at the University of Akron in the memory of Conrad Ott. Mr. Ott was superintendant of Akron schools for more than 25 years. Contributions to the scholarship fund are now being accepted. What is unique about this scholarship is that it will be available annually to an Akron Public School teacher pursuing a graduate degree at the College of Education. Petitions for the AEA Board of Trustees: Petitions were sent to building reps for members who are interested in filling a district representative position (two year term). All elementary district representatives’ terms expire on July 31, 2012; petitions are due by January 31, 2012 in the AEA office. Voting will take place on May 1 and 2, 2012. We have a number of vacancies that need filled immediately and have enclosed petitions for those positions. The current secondary vacancies exist in the Kenmore and North districts and the terms expire on July 13, 2013. Elementary vacancies exist in the Ellet, Kenmore and North districts with terms expiring July 31, 2012. Please file petitions for vacancies in the AEA office by February 8, 2012. The Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month after school. Cleveland's Playhouse Square is offering discounts on selected performances. This season's line up includes Hair, Memphis, the Addmas Family, Rain, Tao, Mama Mia and more--for information, see the Cleveland Playhouse Square page and www.playhousesquare.org/ceo. Broadway in Akron is back with a new season of shows: The Color Purple, Fiddler on the Roof, and the Blue Man Group. See the Broadway page for more information |
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Random Notes November 9, 2011 Special Issue 2 Victory Edition
Much thanks to all AEA members and friends who worked on the Issue 2 campaign. See our STOP SB 5 PAGE for pictures and other information
Jarrod's Law- Material Safety Data Sheets are posted on the Board's safety page Licensure Renewals-- Revised Rules for background checks, most teachers will need only the FBI check for a licensure renewal. Highly Qualified Teacher -- The Ohio Department of Education has posted worksheets and other information to help teachers determine if they meet HQT. |
Start the New Year out with a Workout-- Special Rates at Area Fitness 19 Clubs In anticipation of a wellness program, AEA members are being offered special rates for memberships to Fitness 19 health clubs--$49 upon joining and $10 a month thereafter. Fitness 19 offers plenty of cardio machines, weight machines and free weights in a non-threatening atmosphere. Memberships are good at the two area locations--West Akron/Fairlawn and Stow. Babysitting while you work out & personal training are also available for additional fees. Bring this flyer to either location for details or to enroll.
Health Care Offering for Tutors AEA is pleased to announce that we have made available to tutors and other part time hourly employees a voluntary, low-cost health insurance plan. Call the AEA office for more information. See this link for a handout showing monthly rates and providers. Click this link for an enrollment form.
AEA Retired Teachers' Dinner
AEA honored one of its largest groups of retirees at its annual recognition dinner. Innes teacher, and after-hours comic Marv Conner provided the entertainment with lots of teacher jokes. Click here for more pictures from the 2011 Retired Teacher Dinner. |
Ed Articles Finland's Top Performing success: "formulation and implementation of education policies have been built upon close cooperation with education authorities, municipalities that govern the schools, and—through Finland's Trade Union of Education—teachers."
Principals in New York Rebel -- you can sign their letter opposing standardized testing and the policies that are based on it. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/principals-rebel-against-value-added-evaluation/2011/11/03/gIQAHEHBjM_blog.html
Eight Civic Lessons from Wisconsin: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/diane-ravitch/eight-civics-lessons-from_b_835201.html
Research does not back up key educational reforms:
Interesting post about theroies of management and schools: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/how-bill-gates-can-be-an-education-hero/2011/11/16/gIQAVWGrSN_blog.html
A three year Rand study shows merit pay doesn't work: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/21/AR2010092106184.html
The current status of American Education in a review of two books: http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2011/sep/29/school-reform-failing-grade/?page=1
Check NYU Prof Diane Ravitch's post about what went wrong with testing http://www.huffingtonpost.com/diane-ravitch/how-school-testing-got-co_b_47497.html Also see her post on the "we can't fire poverty, so fire the teachers" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/diane-ravitch/first-lets-fire-all-the-t_b_483074.html
David Berliner talks about the effect of poverty on education. He calls poverty as "the 600 pound gorilla" that no one wants to talk about http://www.educationanddemocracy.org/Resources/Berliner.pdf |
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Much thanks to all of our teachers and friends who participated in this year's Walk--See Strides page for more photos. |
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