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Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
House Action Keeps U.S. on the Road to Economic Recovery
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010Legislation would save 3,311 education jobs in Arizona as students return to classrooms.
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation containing emergency funds to help states cope with the Great Recession and stave off massive layoffs of educators. The House joined the Senate in passing H.R. 1586, the Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act, legislation that will keep educators working and help states with Medicaid funding. It provides $10 billion for teachers’ jobs and $16 billion for a Medicaid funding assistance program known as FMAP.
The legislation would provide $210.6 million in federal funding for Arizona and help save 3,311 jobs.
A Congressional Budget Office analysis found that the legislation, which is fully paid for, will reduce the deficit by $1.4 billion over 10 years. The bill, which the Department of Education estimates will save some 161,000 educators’ jobs, now goes to President Obama for his signature.
This victory is a result of an amazing team effort involving every level of this Association. The participation by members, the multiple contacts with every single congressional office, the calls, e-mails, and personal visits by affiliate leaders and staff were unprecedented. Together, we put together an unstoppable, persistent campaign that spanned the breadth of the Association to put forth legislation to protect education jobs. Thank you for your help in this momentous victory.
Five of Arizona’s House members – Representatives Raul Grijalva, Gabrielle Giffords, Ann Kirkpatrick, Harry Mitchell, and Ed Pastor – voted YES on the bill today. Please take a moment to extend your thanks to them for their votes. As these five legislators are also NEA and AEA recommended candidates, you may also show your support by voting to re-elect these pro-public education candidates in this year’s election.
NEA Representative Assembly 2010
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010The National Education Association Representative Assembly started today, July 2nd in New Orleans, Louisiana. CEA sent two delegates to represent its members interest at the National meeting along with over 10,000 delegates from across the United States. So far, we have started to hear New Business Items and have passed a NBI regarding the reauthorization of ESEA to have NEA act now to reach the goals as set forth in the Great Public Schools Agenda. We will continue to update you the members of what is happening here in New Orleans.
National Call-In Day to Speak Up For Education and Kids
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010Wednesday, May 26, 2010 is the start of the National Speak Up for Education & Kids Campaign. It begins with a National Call-in Day.
Take Action:
* On Wednesday May 26th, call 1-866-608-6355 to contact your Representative in Congress.
* You will hear talking points and will be connected to the United States Capitol Switchboard – ask for your House Member. To find out who your House Member is, either ask the operator or click here.
* Tell your Representative to protect the future of our children by supporting funding to save education jobs in the emergency funding bill.
* With 300,000 education layoffs expected, our students are the ones who will suffer – in overcrowded classrooms, with less time in school, and without the teachers and school staff needed to give them individual attention and help.
* Share this call-in day information with your friends. Ask them to call Congress on May 26th and inform their friends about this crucial legislation.
Other Actions You Can Take to Speak Up for Education And Kids:
* E-mail your Members of Congress to support funding to save education jobs in the emergency supplemental appropriations bill.
* Become a “fan” of Speak up for Education and Kids on Facebook – a community of educators and concerned citizens – now more than 12,000 strong – who believe our nation has a responsibility to invest in education and avoid the short-sighted cuts that could deprive our students of the bright futures they deserve.
* Print the poster for our event and post at your school or workplace.
* View and share this video with friends and colleagues.
Congress can’t ignore a strong message from all across the nation. Make your voice heard! Participate in the National Call-In Day and speak up for education and kids! Visit www.educationvotes.nea.org for more information.
AZ Voters Boost Public Education
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010Public education won big in Arizona last night with the overwhelming approval of Proposition 100, a temporary one-cent sales tax to protect funding for critical public services. Proposition 100 will raise the state’s current sales tax of 5.6 cents on the dollar to 6.6 cents for three years, starting June 1, and generating about $1 billion annually. Two-thirds of the new revenue will go to public primary and secondary education and one-third will go to health and human services and public safety programs.
Arizona residents voted for the measure by a 64-36 margin.
The campaign for Proposition 100 assembled a coalition of diverse supporters. In addition to the Arizona Education Association (AEA), the measure was championed by Governor Jan Brewer, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and various business groups, and the Arizona Medical Association.
AEA President John Wright said that while it was not an ideal solution, the measure at least presented critical funding at a precarious time. Arizona schools had already absorbed deep cuts in 2009 and per-pupil spending in the state is among the lowest in the nation.
Proponents warned that without this new revenue infusion, as much as 20 percent of all public education could be cut, resulting in tens of thousands of job cuts. School officials said rejection of the tax increase would produce larger class sizes, reductions in specialized instruction and layoffs and furloughs for teachers and other school workers. The Yes on 100 campaign aggressively pushed this message in its media campaign.
Wright said voters understood the consequences of the measure’s defeat but cautioned that viable, long term solutions need to be found.
“It is necessary. What you’re really talking about is maintaining the quality of life while we look for some structural improvements to the overall revenue generation in our state. We’ve got to protect our schools.”
CEA President on CSD Override
Monday, May 17th, 2010Please watch the video below for remarks from CEA President Jason Schnee:
CEA Executive Board and Leaders takes a stand
Monday, May 17th, 2010The Creighton Education Association WILL BE IN SUPPORT of the Creighton School District Override Election in the Fall of 2010, should the Governing Board call for this election. We have asked many of our members and had very many lengthy discussions on this topic before coming to the decision. We are putting our faith in the Creighton School District Administration and the Governing Board who steer the district in the business decisions. We will work with the members and the community to ensure the passage of this much needed piece. At the same time once it does pass because of the hard work of so many of you, we’ll work to hold the administration and the board accountable for the whereabouts of the funding. We have had to make many tough decisions before and we may not always agree on what is the best method to achieve our goals for the district, though we must be united on this.
As an organization which has always stood up for what is just and right for its members we could not sit idly while we knew this was an opportunity for us to be proactive in maintaining jobs of our members. Watch for a message from CEA President Jason Schnee to come out shortly explaining more and what we will be needing to do.
Join CEA for celebration of teaching
Thursday, April 29th, 2010Please join CEA on May 14th to celebrate great work in CSD and have a fun time with friends from all over! Watch for more information.
CEA Blog wins award
Sunday, July 19th, 2009The Creighton Education Association Blog and Website won an award this summer at the AEA Leaders Conference in Litchfiled, Arizona. The award was the 2009 School Bell Award in overall excellence in Web Site. This is the first time we have won this award and it’s a nice honor to have. Please continue to check in for continued information about what is happening in Creighton as well as the state and what we can do about it as members who care about the future of our profession and the future generations.
Update on Comments from a CSD staff member
Friday, June 26th, 2009In an earlier posting in May, we had informed individuals about an incident which we had heard of at a Creighton Governing Board Meeting in which a CSD Staff member was accused of slandering a community member. At a recent CSD Governing Board meeting, legal counsel found the individual did no wrong doing. This individual had no action taken against them by the Creighton School District. We understand this individual would like for CEA to retract our prior post stating we prematurely posted information. While we understand this, CEA stands by its statement before of making sure we are professional whenever we speak with anyone as we represent the profession. We will not always agree with everyone on everything, but it’s the manner in which the disagreements do occur that we need to be careful of.
To the individual who’s name we are unaware we do apologize for any undue hardship this may have caused you.
