Yesterday concluded the summer conference of the National Council for Urban Education Associations. DCTA Treasurer, Lawrence Garcia and I spent time discussing many urban issues with our colleagues from across the country. "Team NEA" is 100% behind DCTA in its quest for a fair and equitable contract that attracts and retains teachers in Denver. Thanks to NEA President Reg Weaver, and Bill Raabe from NEA Collective Bargaining for their support and assistance!
Today, Mark Chavez (Boulder Valley EA) and I are representing CO on the NEA Resolutions Committee. So far, we have discussed many issues including drop out prevention, salaries and compensation, quality teachers,and undocumented children, to name a few...
We're still waiting to hear if Barack Obama will be coming to speak to us later this week...
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