AFT President Randi Weingarten: Explain. Educate. Engage. Empower.
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Tens of Thousands Participate in Nov. 20 Day of Action
On November 20th, tens of thousands of educators around the state wore black to take back the joy of learning, time for teaching and professionalism in public education. Educators are protesting Events took place around the state and were covered by local and state media.
10/26/2013 Article in Albuquerque Journal
Says AFT NM President Stephanie Ly, "We believe this governor and PED are destroying public education in NM. It is our obligation to the communities, students, and educators to advocate for reclaiming the promise to a world class public education system in NM."
Read the full article here:
http://www.abqjournal.com/288936/news/two-teacher-unions-step-up-action-against-ped.html
Classified employees present at LESC
On September 19, 2013, eight educational assistants traveled to Clovis, New Mexico to testify to the Legislative Educational Study Council (LESC). They were invited to tell their stories about the work that they do in the classroom and the need for living wages for classified employees.
‘I work as a nursing assistant...the work I do matters to the students who depend on my care and I do it because I love it but it is unfair that after 15 years of employment I earn only $15,000 a year,” said Kathy Sanchez a health assistant for APS.
Delegation Delivers Postcards to Secretary-Designate Skandera
DELEGATION OF EDUCATORS DELIVER THOUSANDS OF POSTCARDS TO PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARMTENT SECRETARY-DESIGNATE HANNA SKANDERA
Education Advocates File Suit Against Secretary-Designate Hanna Skandera in District Court
For Immediate Release 9/11/2013 Contact: Rebecca Maran: 505-307-8997
AFT NM President Meets with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
For Immediate Release 9/9/2013
Contact Stephanie Ly 505-463-4867
AFT NM PRESIDENT STEPHANIE LY MEETS WITH U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ARNE DUNCAN IN SANTA FE
Educators seek support for implementing the Common Core State Standards and Building a World Class Education System for New Mexico