Kansas National Education Association
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American Education Week
School staff, parents, communities team up to make schools successful
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The United States Department. of Education has awarded a Teaching American History Grant to Chanute Public Schools.
Closing the Achievement Gap: Success in Salina
Improving student learning means changing the way we teach.
Court OKs kids grading kids in class
Schools can continue the age-old practice of pupils grading each other's work because the Supreme Court overturned a lower court's decision outlawing the practice
Cutting school funding a harsh way to start school year
Governor Bill Graves announced a $30 per student cut in school funding, effective immediately, leaving Kansas public schools $10 per student poorer than last year. This is the response by KNEA President Christy Levings.
Enron, the stock market and KPERS benefts
While KPERS suffered losses from the Enron collapse, KPERS retirees and participants have no need to worry.
Governor Graves declares September "Support Public Schools Month"
Calling the current school year one of particular challenges, the Governor stressed the need for all citizens of the state to do their part to assist educators in providing a high quality education to all students.
"Holding Harmless" does not mean no harm to public schools
KNEA Vice President Blake West, Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) Associate Executive Director Mark Tallman, and United School Administrators (USA) Executive Directory Brilla Scott held a joint news conference to discuss teacher layoffs and harmful cuts to public education programs.
Hot weather means parked cars are no place for children
Leaving a child inside a hot, parked car can be a deadly mistake.
Interest Based Bargaining Guide
Interest Based Bargaining (IBB), a problem solving/negotiation process that is rapidly gaining popularity in Kansas.
Kansas teacher salaries falling behind
Kansas teachers did not reap the rewards of increased investment in public education during the 1990s.
KNEA "A Teacher to Remember Essay winners -- 2002
The essays of Kiara Ocasio, Fort Riley, Andrew Hansen, Medicine Lodge, and John T. Moore, El Dorado, won top honors in the 2002" A Teacher to Remember" essay contest sponsored by the Kansas National Education Association (KNEA).
KNEA seeks teacher members to provide professional development training and assist schools in trouble
KNEA is seeking members to participate in two statewide cadres: one will provide professional development training and the other provides assistance to schools working on improvement plans.
KNEA sets standard for Quality Public Schools
Standards for Quality Public Schools.
Kansas Supreme Court affirms hearing committee's role in non-renewals
The Kansas Supreme Court's decision to reinstate a state School for the Deaf teacher validates the final decision-making authority of the hearing officer, according to KNEA General Counsel David Schauner.
KPERS Update: One Time Retirement Options
You have ONE chance ONLY to choose your retirement option.
Local leader sets record straight on NEA's September 11 web site
Local leader Karen Wilkerson in Grant County Teachers Association researched the site and shares this about how the whole issue was misrepresented by talk shows, news media and critics of public school.
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Kansas NEA recommends books, Books, BOOKS!
Members give KNEA great ratings
To be strong and effective, it's important for an association to listen to its members. KNEA does this by employing a professional polling company survey.
NEA develops "Remember September 11" web site
The National Education Association and NEA's Health Information Network launced a new Web site, "Remember September 11."
Read Across America 2002
Kansas NEA's Read Across America is sure to be a stellar event this year because not only are celebrating Dr. Suess' 99th birthday, we're celebrating the 100th anniversary of flight.
Safe School Resources available from KNEA
School safety resources can be found in the School Resources section on the KNEA Web site.
Vote!
Kneapac.org has early voting & voter registration information.
Vouchers are still bad for Kansas public schools
The U.S. Supreme Court decision to make vouchers of public tax dollars available to private and religious schools may be legal, but it is still bad policy, according to KNEA President Christy Levings.
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