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So much is in flux and while school and school celebrations and traditions may have changed, the importance of keeping readers motivated has not! NEA’s Read Across America will continue this year and we’ve developed online resources to make sure readers of all ages feel included, recognized, and engaged. Our new 2020-2021 Read Across America […]

Good afternoon WEA members, We met with Emily Ellison of WCSD yesterday afternoon and wanted to get you an update. Discussion with Emily Ellison, Tom Stauss and Natha Anderson July 29, 2020 Distance Learning Openings:  need to do “triage” to figure out if the supply and demands of openings for those who need Distance Learning Position […]

Dear WEA Members, As you are aware, the WCSD Board of Trustees (BOT) voted last night that schools will reopen for in-person instruction for the 2020-2021 school year, a decision the WEA has opposed and still opposes. This decision is also contrary to the recommendation of the Washoe County Health Department, the agency WCSD has […]

We are pleased to announce that registration has opened for our national NEA micro-credentials virtual PLCs for our second cycle that will focus on micro-credentials that educators can complete over the summer without an access to a classroom. Attached is a flyer that you can share with your members. Link to registration: https://form.jotform.com/201493148665157 Registration closes […]

The following candidates have responded to member-driven questionnaires related to education policies and procedures, and have been interviewed by a committee of members. We believe that it is very important for all citizens to make an informed vote, and this year the primary election will be available primarily by a mail-in ballot. Most people have […]