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MOVIE NIGHT:
Friday, February 22
Time: 6 p.m. (Tentative)
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FILM SCREENING:
Brown Babies: The Mischlingskinder Story
Thursday, February 21
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Bowie State University
Fine & Performing Arts Center
Don't miss a screening of the award-winning film "Brown Babies," presented by the Washington Informer. There will be a post-film discussion and signing of the book "Mixed Blessing" with author Doris McMillon.
RSVP to: brownbabies@washingtoninformer.com
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FREE BOOKS:
First Book DC 2013 Book Grants
First Book DC has kicked off their 2013 Spring grant cycle.
Click here to complete an application to receive free books for your class!
Deadline: Thursday, February 28
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LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY:
39th Annual National Library Legislative Day
Advocate for federal funding for our nation's libraries by participating in the 39th annual National Library Legislative Day.
When:
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Where:
Liaison Hotel, 415 New Jersey Ave N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001
Contact: Ted Wegner, twegner@alawash.org |
TEACHER GRANT:
Robert G. Porter Scholars Program
AFT is awarding ten $1,000 grants to AFT members pursuing courses in their field of work.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be an AFT member in good standing for at least one year.
- Pursuing courses in their field of work.
- No full- or part-time AFT staff, state or local, may apply.
Deadline: April 1, 2013
Click here to learn more.
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Good evening, this is Nathan Saunders, president of the Washington Teachers' Union.
This week I continue visits to consolidated schools to address member concerns. Remember to send me your questions via email to president@wtulocal6.net.
Read more...
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The New Option Two
The Washington Teachers' Union and the District of Columbia Public Schools have agreed to replace the early retirement provision of their Collective Bargaining Agreement with a DCPS-funded Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association ("VEBA") trust fund for teachers. DCPS has agreed to fund the trust annually with $1.7 million through Washington, D.C.'s fiscal year 2018.
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D.C. will invest more in schools next year, Gray says
By: Emma Brown, The Washington Post
D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray (D) wants to give the city's schools more money next year, raising the basic allocation for each student from $9,124 to $9,306.
The 2 percent raise in per-pupil funding, which is the main source of dollars for both traditional and charter schools, would match the two-percent increase that schools received this year.
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A Look at Last Week's Most Relevant News and Information
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TEACHER TOOLS & RESOURCES
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Financial Literacy Lessons for High School Students
As students begin taking on part-time jobs, saving up for college and preparing to enter the work force after graduation, it's crucial that they be financially savvy.
These engaging free lesson plans will teach students the financial terms they need to know, as well as offer them valuable lessons on topics ranging from credit to identity theft to investing.
Click here to access the teachers' guides and student activities. This resource is free, but you must register with the website to access the lesson plans.
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OPPORTUNITIES & TRAININGS
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Teachers' Center Spring Professional Development Institute
WTU's Teachers' Center Spring Professional Development Institute is offering enlightening, informing and engaging professional development courses and workshops that will better prepare members to provide quality instruction and achieve positive results.
When: Monday, April 1, 2013
at 9:00 AM - Friday, April 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Where: Whittier Education Campus
6201 5th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20011
Courses offered:
- Art and Museum Integration Across the Curriculum
- Sign Language
- IMPACT 3.0
- Building Blocks Toward Your Career
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INROADS College Links
INROADS is looking for high school juniors interested in pursuing careers in the field of science, technology, engineering, amthermatics, business and liberal arts to apply for the INROADS College Links program.
Program participants will take part in career exploration, development activities, achievement camps and weekend workshops on the campus of George Washington University.
Click here to learn more about INROADS College Links.
Please contact Lisa Rowe, lrowe@inroads.org or 301-445-1435, to share the names of students you believe would be a good fit for this program.
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