Retail offenders

This month, the NEA published a story in NEA Today exposing retailers who often do not support public education and/or organized labor. When shopping -- make an educated decision. Read the story here.

Help stop Tim!

A simple way to help stop a bad plan for school funding is coming to a mailbox near you. This No on I-1033 mailer will double as a car-window placard to help spread the word that this attack on school funding will hurt students. Take action! See & print this flier

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Check out WEA Communications' pre-formatted newsletter for stories or ideas! The September 2009 Link template is available online.

The template is updated monthly during the school year. Please contact Linda Woo with questions.

Teacher Appreciation Day 2009

Special discounts and events can be found at Staples stores next month (beginning Aug. 1) in support of teachers and support staff. Check out www.staples.com/teacherday for details!

WEALA 2009 Cancelled

After considerable discussion, WEA has decided to cancel the WEA Leadership Academy for 2009.This was not an easy decision, but the level of member sign-ups to participate is down significantly over past years. Thank you to all those who had already signed up. We appreciate your commitment and enthusiasm!

Stay tuned for information on refunds for those who already had registered and paid for classes, and the steps available for cancelling your hotel reservations in Yakima.