CCEA unveils expert’s findings
on the school district’s budgetHundreds of teachers rally demanding more resources be put in the classroom
While several hundred teachers rallied in front of the school district building, CCEA held a press conference at the district’s offices on Thursday, January 26.  Ready to take the message to the public were reporters from channels 8, 13, and Univision, as well as Review-Journal and Las Vegas Sun.  CCEA President Ruben Murillo, flanked by a group of teachers and community members, unveiled the results of a recent study that analyzed the school district’s budget.

* February 8, 2012 *Take charge of your profession. Speak up! Let your voice be heard!
On Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. join hundreds of teachers for a rally and demonstration at the School District’s Sahara office building.

Early Transfer Period** February 6 through February 24, 2012 **
The early transfer period for Title 1 and At-Risk schools will be held from February 6 through February 24, 2012.  If implemented, according to the Negotiated Agreement between the Clark County School District and the Clark County Education Association, under the provision of Article 35-2-1, this transfer shall apply only to those vacancies existing in the Title I and At-Risk schools.  A list identifying the 2012 Title I and At-Risk schools according to their Area Service Center may be accessed through the links below.

Negotiations Update
January 19, 2012

The CCEA Negotiations Team reports on the following:

The Silencing of Workers’  VoicesIt is critical that we all join forces
We all have seen it play out in the news.  We have heard about it from friends and family.  In Nevada, we had a pretty good taste of this movement during the legislative session and are experiencing our fair share in our contract fight with CCSD.  Wish these were isolated instances, but the truth is that the movement to silence employees’ voices, to end workers’ collective bargaining rights, will continue to gain momentum unless we band together. 

CCEA Bylaw AmendmentsMarch 1 deadline for submissions
The CCEA Bylaws Committee is accepting proposed amendments to the CCEA Bylaws.  The deadline for submission of the amendments is Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Celebrate Black History Month * Ideas & Resources *
February is Black History Month, and to help you celebrate African-American history and culture, here is a collection of websites that provide educational materials, lesson plans, and other helpful resources.

CCEA to Award $1,800 ScholarshipsTwenty-three senior high schools to benefit
The Clark County Education Association is sponsoring its annual scholarship program for the 2011-2012 school year. Twenty-three (23) $1,800 scholarships will be awarded to well-rounded students who strive for educational excellence. Scholarships will be awarded in the following areas: education (including university students accepted into student teaching/educational internship programs), non-education majors, vocational/technical/trade majors, and culturally diverse/minority students.

2012 CCEA AwardsNominations in four categories accepted thru March 6
The CCEA Awards Committee announced the 2012 CCEA Awards at the January 24 Association Representative (AR) Council meeting.  Four categories of awards will be presented.  The categories include:

Read Across AmericaMake March 2nd a fun & exciting reading day!
March 2, 2012 is just around the corner and on that day millions of people across the country will come together to join NEA’s Read Across America celebration.  This annual reading motivation and awareness program, now in its fourteenth year, calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2—the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss—in the company of a caring adult.

Politics & You!Participation in 2012 Caucuses Vital for Education
As an educator, why should I get involved in politics?