NEA Board Report
Elaine Merriweather , District #2 email: elainemerriweather @gmail.com
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State Council January 2021
MESSAGE FROM �FIRST LADY, DR. JILL BIDEN
Our new Secretary of Education
NEA sent this LETTER to Dr. Cardona to further outline our concerns about high stakes standardized tests and to call for the administration to prioritize securing resources for all students and collaborating with educators to create meaningful and authentic assessment alternatives.
Dr. Miguel Cardona
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How do we safely reopen schools?
NEA wants YOUR INPUT!
We want to put together a framework for a successful post-pandemic recovery in public education. Your responses will provide the path we need the Biden-Harris administration to take.
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Virtual National Events/Conferences
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2021 Representative Assembly
The Largest Democratic Deliberative Assembly in the World will be VIRTUAL!
Consisting of nearly 8,000 delegates representing state and local affiliates, student members, retired members, and other segments �of the united education profession. California sends more than �1,000 delegates to the NEA RA each summer.
During this annual meeting, CTA members help set policy and chart �the direction of NEA business through participation on various �committees, constituencies, caucuses, and leadership groups.
See page 61 in your January CA Educator �or click HERE to declare your candidacy!
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The COVID-19 Vaccine
NEA hosted a town hall with AFT, SEIU, AFSCME, and AVAC so you can hear answers to your questions directly from experts.
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COVID SUPPORT
NEA's website devoted to resources that will support you professionally, legally, and personally as you navigate the 2020-2021 school year.
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Have Student Debt?
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FREE MONEY
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NEA MEMBER BENEFITS
Explore the NEA Member Benefits website. Click on your icon to find your Complimentary Life Insurance and update your beneficiary.
Offers even more deals and a system of rewards (WOW points) when you shop here.
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Community Ally: Tinyurl.com/JoinNEA
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