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 WPLG, Local 10
(August 21, 2008) 

Classes Start in South
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(August 21, 2008)

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 Tallahassee Democrat
(April 25, 2008)

Focus on South Florida
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(March 23, 2008)

Miami-Dade Teachers
protest health insurance
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(March 12, 2008)

Study: Fla. education funding
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(Feb. 28, 2008)

Dade Schools chief Warns of Possible Layoffs
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(Feb. 14, 2008)

Teachers Vote To Decide Health Care Futures
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(Feb. 11, 2008)

From Homeless to Multi-Millionaire
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(Feb. 2, 2008)

AFL-CIO Pushes for ‘No’ vote For Amendment 1
 WPLG - Local 10
(Jan. 17, 2008)

Miami 'Zone' Gives Schools Intensive Help
"Education Week"
(Oct. 17, 2007)

Dade Teachers Flourish Under New Leadership
 "American Teacher"





 

STEWARDS:  LEARN ALL YOU CAN ABOUT THE ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO EDUCATIONAL POLICY ISSUES IN THE NEW 2006-2009 CONTRACT at the January Stewards’ Training!!! 

New Educational Policy Language includes:

  • IPEGS- Pilot program for a NEW EVALUATION SYSTEM
  • SSRI- Secondary School Reform Initiative
  • Paraprofessional/Associate Educator
  • Extended Afternoon and Evening Conferences/Activities

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Changes to Educational Policy Language includes

  • POPDP- Professional Office Personnel Development Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Planning/Preparation Days/Periods
  • Credential Payment
  • SIZ- School Improvement Zone
  • Standardized Testing/Assessment of Educational Progress
  • Teaching Assignment
  • Professional Development and Master Plan Points
  • Stipends for Professional Development Liaisons

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THIS IS INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW!!!

THIS IS INFORMATION YOU NEED TO SHARE!!!