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The Connection
1136 N. Military Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54303
920-496-2440
800-472-5582
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Hello friends,
It's that time of year again when we have the opportunity to elect school board candidates that support public education. Unlike any other workplace, it's also an opportunity to pick your boss!
Over the past year we've seen record resignations because educators all over the state don't feel valued, safe or other reasons that stem from feeling like they can't make positive change in their schools. Electing school board candidates that will speak up for students AND staff can help us stop this trend.
To learn more about how you can help get quality school board candidates elected, reach out to your director. We can help you identify potential candidates and create a Get-Out-the-Vote plan. The clock is ticking. Completed petitions for interested candidates are due Tuesday, January 4th, so call us today!
Kristin Lytie
Regional Director
WEAC Region 3
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Informational Clinic
In October, after hearing from thousands of NEA members about the shortcomings of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), the Biden Administration announced an overhaul of the program that could help more than 500,000 borrowers. WEAC Region 6 and the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt, in partnership with Ascendium, are offering an informational clinic on PSLF and how educators can take advantage of those changes.
When: Thursday, December 16, 5:00-6:00PM via Zoom videoconference
Participation is free to WEAC members. Register HERE
Do you have questions about Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
- Want to know more about what the recent changes to PSLF mean for you?
- Heard about PSLF, but don’t know if you are eligible or how to apply?
- Applied before unsuccessfully and want to know how to apply now?
- Early career educator with repayment obligations and want to know more about your options?
- Not sure what kind of student loans you hold and if your loans qualify
- Moved and lost track of your loan servicer?
- Have questions related to your student loans that you don’t know how to address?
Come to the virtual clinic and get the answer to these questions and many more.
The session will begin with a step-by-step walk through of PSLF: what you need to know about the eligibility, how to get your information, and what to do next. In the second half, we will answer your individual questions, following up if necessary after the meeting with personalized guidance from knowledgeable experts.
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Notice of Important Upcoming Deadlines
JANUARY 15: Nominations are due by January 15 for WEAC President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, NEA Director, Seat #2, Alternate NEA Director, and Minority Guarantee Representative and Minority Guarantee Representative Alternate to the WEAC Board of Directors to be decided at the Representative Assembly in April. All persons desiring to be candidates for these positions shall file their intention in the office of the Executive Director, P.O. Box 8003, Madison WI 53708-8003. Such notice must be given no later than January 15, 2022. Please contact Ann Caruso for paperwork for filing for these positions. She can be reached at CarusoA@weac.org or 800-362-8034, extension 219.
JANUARY 15: The deadline for submitting proposed changes to WEAC Bylaws, Constitution, standing Rules or Resolutions is January 15. Changes should be submitted to the Office of the WEAC Executive Director, P.O. Box 8003, Madison WI 53708.
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DECEMBER 16 - Region 3/GBEA National Board Support Session
WEAC, Region 3 and GBEA have organized ongoing monthly National Board Support for the 2021-2022 cycle. Sessions will be held in person at the WEAC Region 3 office but with a virtual option and facilitated by Sarah Johnston (Marinette) and Ellie Hinz-Radue (Green Bay).
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WEAC Webinar Wednesday
On Wednesday, January 5, be sure to register for Can you Hear Us Now? Using Podcasts to Educate and Entertain. Podcasts provide an excellent way to convey information, as well as engage your student audience with supplemental material beyond the typical class period. Podcasts can be easy and fun to make, enjoyable for your audience, and can be accessed at any time. Learn more about the benefits of using podcasts as well as the logistics behind developing your own podcast.
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Building a Balanced Life
You take care of others. Learn how your union can take care of you in our Educator Wellness course.
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Nominations are being accepted for several prestigious awards to honor union activists, humanitarian activities, education support professionals and teachers, union staff and friends of public education. Find the nomination criteria and online submission form at weac.org/awards. The deadline for all award nominations is February 1.
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If you have recently moved, gotten a new phone number or email address, changed schools or banking information, please contact Region 3 staff assistant Debbie Armitage or Sue Clauss. They will be able to make any changes to your records. This information helps us ensure that we are able to stay connected with you.
They can both be reached by phone at 920-496-2440.
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WEAC Region 3
1136 N. Military Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54303.
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