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Gov. Rick Scott Pens Budget: The Governor has signed the new $74.1 billion state budget into law, but vetoed nearly $400 million in spending, including a large appropriation for Gulf Coast State College and the authority for universities to increase tuition. Now teachers and ESPs turn to their local school districts where the fight for salary increases heads to the bargaining table. President Ford Responds.
   

National Teacher Day Honors All Teachers: Thousands of people in communities across the country are taking time out to recognize and honor local teachers and instructional ESPs for the crucial role they play in our nation's schools. A new poll tell us how they prefer to be honored. Find out what teachers want.
      AFT Commom Core Moratorium Sparks Dialogue: President Weingarten has called for a moratorium on test-driven sanctions tied to Common Core standards. She says there needs to be focus first on proper implementation, before  the pressure of the high stakes tests. Read about the debate.
    x Parent Trigger Defeated in the Senate: FEA applauds Senate for rejecting parent trigger aka "Parent Empowerment" Bill in a 20-20 tie vote.  Read President Ford's response
    2013 National Teacher of Year-Public Education Not in Crisis: The newly named 2013 National Teacher of the Year has a word or two for those who claim public schools are failing students. Jeff Charbonneau, a high school science teacher says education policy initiatives and some reformers are mischaracterizing America’s public schools. Read more from Jeff...
 

When Public Meets Private at School: The aggressive push by for-profit companies to make money from public education is causing serious concern. Educators are up against millions spent on lobbying and campaign support to a huge expansion of digital, virtual and charter schools. Will for-profit influence shortchange our students? | Tell us what you think?
        NEA, FEA File a Federal Lawsuit Against SB 736/Teacher Evaluations: The Federal lawsuit challenges the evaluation of teachers based on the standardized test scores of students they do not teach or based on subjects they do not teach. The lawsuit is brought by seven accomplished teachers in Alachua, Escambia and Hernando counties. Read more
 

Battle Over the Future of Public Education: A thoughtful voice in education, agrees corporate America is influencing the view of education reform, but questions what “corporate education reform” really means for those who care about the survival and future of public schools. Read more to find out
   

Taking on Accreditors and Faculty: UFF President Tom Auxter talks Higher Education reform in Florida, especially the impact of legislation such as SB 904-Charter Ccourse Development, a bill opposed by UFF. Read what President Auxter told Inside Higher Ed about pending changes for colleges, universities and students.

    
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Stop Bullying: Speak Up
Stop Bullying: Cartoon Network and AFT   The AFT /Cartoon Network partnership provides free prevention materials, curriculum suggestions and resources to share with parents and students to educate everyone on prevention tips and strategies to end bullying: Get access here.   

 

 

 






National Baseball Coin
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National Baseball Coin Design Challenge for KidsThe US Mint invites students 5 to 13 years old to show off their talent by designing a coin based on the theme: What's Great About Baseball. 15 designa will be selcted and the students will receive a prize from the US Mint. Batter up and catch the call for Young Artists.
The Network for Public Education
The Network for Public Education Diane Ravitch, the historian and former assistant education secretary who has become an outspoken critic of high stakes testing and other controversial public school reforms has joined education advocates to form a network to grade and endorse political candidates and call for broad-minded curriculums including arts and sciences; better school funding; respect for teachers; and more. Find out about NPE. 
Global Exploration for Educators Organization GEEO helps teachers explore the world and inspire students to gain a better understanding of different cultures. Spend this summer exploring with (GEEO) Global Exploration for Educators Organization, an organization providing affordable travel opportunities for teachers and ESPs. GEEO offers more than a tour by including  educational aspects to your trip. It's time to pack your bags and check out GEEO.
First Book: We read without thinking about the millions of youngsters who have never owned or read a book. Placing that first book in their hands can transform their lives. Reading can improve academic success. That's why we are asking you to participate in First Book. Register here: http://booksforkids.firstbook.org/register/?rgst=aft

ALEC: American Legislative Exchange CouncilWhat do parent trigger, private school vouchers, and for-profit ‘virtual learning’ have in common? ALEC-the American Legislative Exchange Council, the secretive conservative-leaning group that has a growing footprint in Florida, and a broad range of influence among business leaders, state lawmakers and particularly in education policymaking, all in the name of corporate profits. Read more

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