(Baton Rouge – December 6, 2013) Louisiana’s decision makers should pay attention to the lessons that can be learned from a new international comparison of student achievement, Louisiana Federation of Teachers President Steve Monaghan said today.
Reacting to an avalanche of complaints from the LFT, parents, school boards and others, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted to stagger the implementation of Common Core standards, which will now not go into full effect until the 2025 school year. Previously, Common Core was slated to be fully operational by 2016.
At a General Membership Meeting on campus on November 25, APA members learned about the variety of benefits available to them through our statewide affiliate. Laura Calhoun of NYSUT Member Benefits gave an overview of the many plans offered and provided literature and contact information.
Other agenda items included updates from President Kay Chester on negotiations, grievances, and member outreach, as well as the debut of our new website. A basket of fair traded items was raffled, courtesy of member Maryanne Taverne.
View the 40th Anniversary video of the Vermont State Colleges Faculty Federation, AFT here. Together we can reclaim the promise.
NYSUT has released a notice to answer many questions about the Affordable Care Act.
CTA members gather for the second negotiating session with the CIA.
HEP call center hours have been expanded. Click MORE for additional information.
