Tag: PWEA
PWEA Education Town Hall Addressed Closing Achievement Gap
NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia attended an ESSA town hall hosted by the Prince William Education Association (PWEA), discussing ways to close the achievement gap among students
PWEA Pres. Encourages DeVos to Learn More about Public Education
The Prince William Education Association was both pleased and concerned when U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos visited Ashland Elementary School this week.
PWEA Invites Public to Every Student Succeeds Act Town Hall
A new federal law has given teachers and other educators an unprecedented opportunity to provide input into the way their public schools are run; as such, the Prince William Education Association wants to hear from its community member about improvements they would like to see.
Ballot Question Asks About Strengthening Right-to-Work Law
At the polls this Nov. 8, Virginians will be asked if they would like to add a Right-to-Work Amendment to the Virginia Constitution or keep it as a state statute.
PWEA President Celebrates Its Accomplishments
Prince William Education Association’s new president, Riley O’Casey, is excited about the strides the association has already made for educators and students this school year.
OPINION: PWEA Sends Message ‘The Time Has Come’
What are you doing Wednesday night? Wednesday, June 1? If you support children and education, you should come to the school board meeting. If you are an employee of PWCS, you should also come.
School Board to Consider Transfers for Teachers on Action Plans
Wednesday evening, the Prince William County School Board will entertain whether teachers on a Personal Improvement Plan (PIP) should be able to receive a one-time transfer to another of the county’s public schools.
Prince William Teachers Stress Concerns About Survey to Assess Lengthening of Workday
Prince William teachers have stressed multiple concerns regarding a PWCS survey to discover how teachers are using 30 minutes of contract time added by the school division four years ago.
LIVE & LEARN: We’re All in this Together
What do educators really talk about at a NEA convention? Improving public education, of course.
LIVE & LEARN: ‘Union Thugs?’
Several years ago, during a Town Hall hosted by my elected official, my colleague and I were called “union trolls.” My professional association, the Prince William Education Association, of which I am currently Vice President, has been called “union thugs.” What an interesting term for a group of people who advocate for the best interests of children.
