On December 9th, parents, students, educators and community leaders across the country will raise their hands and demand more for America’s children. On the National Day of Action: Raise Your Hand for our Schools and our Solutions communities will demand that those who know students best devise and implement community-driven solutions to tackle the opportunity gaps in American education.

The day of action is an outgrowth of ongoing collaboration among the National Education Association, the American Federation of Teachers, and several key community partners to mobilize support for public education, pushing back against the corporate takeover of our public schools and lifting up the voices of practitioners and communities about what is best for our students.

In Vacaville, today, we’d like to ask you to share your thoughts on school reform. Specifically, we’d like for you to share how schools would be reformed if you were in charge. Please share your ideas on our Facebook page, in the comments section below or email your comments to the VTA webmaster. He may be reached at coreypenrose@yahoo.com.

….that if you don’t use a lot of Personal Leave/Personal Option Leave time, then you get a bonus!  Or that you may not need to be evaluated every other year?

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Exec Board Agenda Dec. 3 docx

This year, American Education Week is November 18-22. This is a wonderful opportunity to honor public education and to recognize all the work you and your fellow educators are doing to make sure every child receives a quality education.

One way to take part in the annual celebration of American Education Week is to “Raise Your Hand for Student Success.” Take this pledge and show your support for quality public education for all of America’s children. All of our students have a right to an education that prepares them for college and 21st century careers.

NEA has resources and ideas you can use to make American Education Week meaningful and fun. Please help get the word out about the good things happening in our schools and the good people who are making them happen.