Congratulations To Our
2009 Award Winners

During my last trip to Washington D.C. at the end of April to attend the NEA’s Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) task force meeting, a few things became apparent. First, key lawmakers from both parties have held tentative discussions about the overhaul of GPO/WEP. If a bipartisan consensus emerges, Congress could address its focus on the repeal as soon as this late fall.... continued

In the last sessions for the negotiated agreement (2007-2011), discussions were held on the possibility of other employee groups receiving the “additional compensation” for their national certification. A “Memorandum of Understanding” was struck to “review the criteria and the requirements necessary to achieve national certification,” and the committee came together in January of this year. The groups specifically mentioned... continued

As most of you know, the Superintendent search has be re-opened. Of the six finalists that the Trustees were planning on interviewing, two dropped out before they came to Reno. Of the four remaining, one dropped out after... continued

In our current world, we have come to realize the truth in the proverb, "The only thing constant is change." As our economy meets with downturn, change is all around us. This leaves many of our students and fellow staff members unsettled and less than... continued

Many of our classrooms are forums for discreet bullying that we, oftentimes, don’t hear or see. It is a challenge to be an advocate for students when they find it hard to have the confidence to stand up for themselves. I often hear a student use...continued

Preventable Injuries from Life-Saving Epinephrine Auto-Injectors on the Rise - Researchers find an increased rate of unintentional injection of epinephrine from auto-injectors for anaphylaxis and urge people who....continued