Washington Education Association

Weighing In ...

Phone call left her speechless

When Northshore EA member Suzanne Black got a call asking if she wanted to introduce President Barack Obama in Seattle, two things ran through the Inglemoor High School science teacher’s mind. The first was whether this was really happening and the second was that she would have to find something appropriate to wear. Watc h what she said and, thank you, Suzanne Black, for representing educators in Washington.

2012-13 NEA Member Benefits Programs & Services brochure

As an WEA/NEA Member, you can take advantage of exclusive programs, services and discounts that save time and money. NEA's large membership combined with innovative thinking allow them to secure quality products at super discounts to help you and your family financially and professionally.

You'll find a brochure here containing some of the programs and services exclusive to you. More information can be found at www.neamb.com. For personal assistance, call our Member Service Center at 800-637-4636.

Earn 30 free clock hours

During the 2012-13 school year, the Professional Educator Standards Board is recruiting educators to participate in a pilot program to complete an annual professional growth plan.

Cool apps for your classroom

Are you looking for fun, creative and engaging apps to use with your students? Educators from across the nation shared with us some of their favorite apps to make learning engaging, interactive and challenging. Read more here.

Local teacher introduces President Obama during Seattle visit

WEA member Suzanne Black, an Inglemoor High School biology teacher, had the honor of introducing -- and getting a hug from -- President Obama on his May 10 visit to Seattle. See TV news clip

High-stakes testing

"I talked to a first-grade teacher some time back who told me she was retiring, and when I asked her what made her decide that it was time to leave the classroom, she said, "When they handed me the script." With recent news developments, I began to wonder: what if they had also handed her an eraser?"-- NEA President Dennis Van Roekel. Read more here.

Grants for WEA ESP members

The Washington Education Association is offering three scholarships of $1,000 each this year to educational support professionals who are pursuing a teaching career.

California middle school teacher is national Teacher of the Year

Rebecca Mieliwocki, an English teacher at Luther Burbank Middle School in Burbank, Calif., was named national Teacher of the Year Monday for her unconventional teaching practices and her deep commitment to helping students succeed. President Obama will honor her and all of the State Teachers of the Year at a White House ceremony Tuesday.