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Continue ReadingWe need your voice
One common question is what’s next and what do we want? Here is a poll that also includes some information about our options and proposals from State leadership on what they think we should be fighting for, but we need your input and your voice. I recommend not only sharing this poll but pass it […]
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United Statewide Action
All 55 counties have joined together in statewide action for Thursday and Friday. But many are now asking what comes next? What are our terms? What does an injunction mean for me? First of all, none of this would be possible without all of the hard work so many have put in so far to […]
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Informational Meeting on Wednesday!
There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday at 5:30 at Tuscarora Elementary. Some information was provided by the administration in each school building today. In light of this, we will be reviewing this information as well as discussing our plans, the legislature, and our future outlook. Everyone is invited.
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Local Area Teachers Jump into Action
As soon as the walk-out was announced educators and community members jumped into action to ensure that a walk-out would not result in students going hungry those two days. The response by teachers and local organizations was covered on ABC7 News on Monday Night. Click this link to watch the video of their coverage.
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Statewide Action on Thursday and Friday
WVEA leadership has called for statewide action on Thursday and Friday. Berkeley County Schools is still evaluating their response to this announcement, but it is expected they will cancel school for those two days. If school is cancelled by the superintendent it does not result in any action upon any teacher, and the days are […]
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Be Informed!
Here are a few helpful links you can use to stay involved in the legislative process.
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Eastern Panhandle Public Employees Rally
Thanks to everyone that came out on Saturday in the cold and wet weather to support public employees. The rally was a huge success with over 500 attendees! Let’s keep up the pressure on Charleston. Tell you local legislators that 1% is not enough, to fix not just freeze PEIA, and to vote against SB […]
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Upcoming Rallies!
There are two upcoming rallies in Berkeley County to stand up for public education and public employees. On February 3 from 11:30 to 12:30 in front of the Berkeley County Courthouse the BCEA as well as a host of other groups will rally in support of public education. On February 10, there will be […]
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New Teacher Outreach Prizes
Congratulations to the following people who received prizes from the raffle BCEA held at the New Teacher Outreach: Steve Roach from North Middle, Kimberly Sealock from Winchester Avenue, Andrew Lam from Musselman Middle, Kelsey Strelick from Marlowe, Emma Weber from Martinsburg High, Michaela Hartofelis, and Renee Zimmerman from Hedgesville Elementary Special thanks goes to […]