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IDEA REAUTHORIZATION
Get the facts on the Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act (ESEA)
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/ESEA/
SUPREME COURT RULES ON HARASSMENT: IS YOUR DISTRICT READY?
The Supreme Court ruled May 23 that school districts can be held liable for failing to stop sexual harassment by students. Does your district know how to effectively handle students who harass? "School districts should take prompt and effective action to stop known instances of peer sexual harassment," said NEA President Bob Chase in a statement hailing the high court's decision. (http://www.nea.org/nr/st990524.html) Through events, training, and professional development books, NEA is helping educators reduce and prevent student sexual harassment. NEA's pamphlet, "Stop Student Sexual Harassment Now" (http://www.nea.org/society/sexharas.html), offers practical advice on how to recognize student sexual harassment and what to do to stop it. The NEA Professional Library offers a number of books -- including "Flirting or Hurting?" -- full of proven strategies for dealing with harmful behavior.
http://www.nea.org/books
METLIFE SURVEY OFFERS TEACHERS' VIEWS ON SCHOOL SAFETY
In a just released survey on school safety, Metropolitan Life finds teachers and schools using a range of creative solutions to help communities prevent youth violence. The survey -- "Violence in America's Public Schools, Five Years Later" -- compares the results of a similar MetLife survey taken in 1993. The poll was completed prior to the recent school shootings in Colorado and Georgia. NEA President Bob Chase expressed hope that the nationwide findings will lead to "ever-greater support for school-based, family-based, and community-based solutions" that enhance school safety. Point your browser to http://www.metlife.com and download your copy of the survey.
http://www.nea.org/nr/st990526.html
ESP EXTRA: FOSTERING A LOVE OF READING
Oregon library coordinator Carolyn Mead loves to teach kids to love reading. Find out how she works her magic with students -- and how she made the transition to her new job after 18 years as an instructional assistant -- in the May issue of "ESP Extra." You'll also find stories about education support personnel from around the nation who are making a difference in kids' lives, as well as ESP members' best strategies for promoting public schools in their communities. "ESP Extra" is a regular, special section of "NEA Today" highlighting the work of education support personnel.
http://www.nea.org/neatoday/9905/espextra.html
GET CONNECTED AT TECHNOLOGY, LEARNING CONFERENCE
All educators can spark ideas and leap ahead at the National School Boards Association Technology and Learning Conference -- but if you're an NEA member, you qualify for a special registration rate. The conference will be held November 10-13 in Dallas, Texas, and promises to bring educators the latest technology solutions and innovations at use in the classroom. Whether you're an education technology veteran or new to the field, you'll find sessions and workshops that will put you in touch with what's happening now.
http://www.nea.org/cet/nsba/index.html
SCHOOL SAFETY
Participate in a survey on school safety programs and help write the next edition of "Early Warnings, Timely Response: A Guide for Safe Schools."
http://www.nea.org/issues/safescho
FAMILY-FRIENDLY TV PROGRAMMING
The cable television industry is sponsoring "Tune In to Kids and Family Week," June 21-27. Participating networks agree to feature family-friendly programming during prime time hours.
http://www.ncta.com/12_10_97.html
CYBERSURFARI
Register to play CyberSurfari for your chance to win $100,000 in cash and prizes. The Internet treasure hunt begins June 21, 1999, 3 p.m. ET.
http://www.cybersurfari.org
FREE CD ROM
Order a free CD-ROM that previews the "Future of Higher Education" -- while supplies last.
http://www.nea.org/he/future/
SCHOOL-HOME COMMUNICATIONS
The Family Education Network (FEN) provides parents and educators with tools and support to develop free Internet school-home communications services.
http://www.familyeducation.com
MATH AND SCIENCE LITERACY
"Sharing a World of Resources" discusses how NASA and the National Park Service are working together to improve public math and science literacy.
http://www.nps.gov/interp/nasa/
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