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Educators looking for Kemp to keep promise on salary raises
“There are always reports of the need for teachers here and there throughout the state and it seems to be increasing. That is why it is critical that Georgia stay competitive in attracting and retaining quality, trained teachers. GAE will be advocating during the 2020 legislative session for Gov. Kemp and our legislature to, at a minimum, complete the promise made by the governor to give the state’s teachers a $5,000 raise.” -- GAE President Charlotte Booker
GAE Inaugural Legislative Lobbying Workshop
On Saturday, December 7, GAE, along with our partner Rep GA Institute* (repga.org), will present How a Bill Becomes a Law in Georgia at the Doubletree Hotel Northlake. This 6-hour workshop will explore 2020 legislative priorities including voucher bills and what you can do to fight to protect public education.
Join us and be on the frontline of advocating for improvements in Georgia's education policy.
Use Your Talents to Serve On a GAE Committee
There are multiple ways to lend your time and talents to your association. One is by serving on one of GAE's state constitutional committees. Please take a moment to review the various committees and what they do. When interested, please submit the form and you will be contacted about your interest. Thank you again for being a member of GAE!
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The 2020 census matters for every student. Here’s why.
The importance of the U.S. Census to the well-being of children and the strength of their public schools cannot be overstated.
An accurate census count is the critical first step to helping educators address the needs of every child who walks through their doors. The census count happens only once every 10 years; when we undercount young children, the consequences can last most of their childhood.
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States Take On ‘Lunch Shaming’, But Child Nutrition Still Under Threat
Incidents of “lunch shaming”—practices that stigmatize students whose meal accounts have a negative balance—have drawn a lot of attention in the news and on social media in recent years. Stories like these have fueled efforts at the local, state, and federal level to ban stigmatizing practices such as lunch shaming, and many have been successful.
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Volume 17, Issue 3:
Read about Emerging Trends in Public Education, Your GAE Board of Directors’ Focus for 2019-20, Read Across America Rebrand, How To Do An ESSA Checklist for Your School and much, much more!
On The Frontline
- Georgia Teachers May Get Smaller Raises
- Kemp calls for $3,000 teacher raise, 2 percent for Georgia employees
- School-safety legislation would expand ESPLOST use
- When teachers walk away, school districts don’t have to tell
- The powerful weapon House Republicans handed Democrats
- Walker County teacher again challenging school boards public commenting policy
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Joining NEA edCommunities means sharing your commitment and dedication through an open exchange of strengths and resources with thousands of other education professionals. Free and open to all, NEA edCommunities is driven by you to foster student success.
Download the My Deals App Today! You can get your deals on-the-go with your My Deals app. Simply download from the App Store or Google Play. There is no printing required – you simply show your phone and save. The My Deals app uses geo-location technology that pulls in deals based on your location. Whether you’re in Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta or Macon, you’ll be given an automatic download of merchants near you. But it doesn’t stop there. These mobile deals are available for you nationwide. It’s so easy to use and a great way to put your GAE member benefits to good use.
Upcoming Events
- American Education Week on November 18, 2019
- Thanksgiving – GAE Offices Closed Nov. 27-29 on November 28, 2019
- American Indian Heritage Day on November 29, 2019
- Christmas Holidays – GAE Closed Dec. 20 – Jan. 3 on December 20, 2019
- School Spelling Bees and Home School Association Bees must be held between October 17, 2019 and December 20, 2019 on December 20, 2019 11:00 am
- Winter begins – Resources on December 21, 2019
- Hanukkah (begins at sunset 12/22) on December 22, 2019
- New Year’s Day on January 1, 2020
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Educator Night Appreciation - Nov. 23
Be a Mentor in 2019!
