The Compass: Issue 5

May 24, 2010: What  a Difference a Day Makes! To find the latest news from your OHEA Bagaining Team, contact your OHEA building representative for a printed copy of The Compass.

Bargaining
and You

Your Bargaining Team is actively working on your behalf. Given the economic downturn, we expect this will be a difficult set of negotiations. We firmly believe that there are still gains to be made to improve your working conditions and the students' learning environment.

The Latest OHEA News

• May 28, 2010: 2010-11 National Board Cadidates Meeting and Directions
• May 26, 2010: 2010-11 Base Salary Schedule for Certificated Instructional Staff
• May 26, 2010: 2010-11 OHEA Executive Board Members
• May 26, 2010: Ravitch's 10 reasons to say 'no' to Race to the Top
• May 19, 2010: Report from the WEA-RA Floor by Kathy Ridle, 2010 OHEA WEA-RA Delegate
• May 10, 2010: NEA has created a new Facebook page. If you're on Facebook, please take a moment to join this page. It's intened to keep all of us up-to-speed on what's happening with the education jobs bill, ESEA Reauthorization, and other topical education issues. It's also a great way to provide feedback.
• May 10, 2010: Take a few moments to read the thoughtful piece by David Bilides on how cutting school counselors is no solution to school budgets on the WEA website.
• On the "OurVoice" site, take some time to send an email to legislators thanking them for protecting education funding in this recent session.
• Facebook Safety for Educators: There are a number of best practices for educators, particularly when it involves the safety of their students.
• April 30, 2010: Collegial and Financial Support for Washington National Board Certification Candidates
• Professional Educator Standards Board has 20 scholarships for adding math and science endorsements .
• April 9, 2010: Teachers more interested in reform than $ ? Two surveys - two conclusions... 
• March 22, 2010: So here's the deal with the seniority list that you received.