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Pizza and politics

2/10/2015

 
From OurVoice WEA...
WEA members in different parts of the state often meet after school to discuss what’s happening in Olympia, how it affects them and how they can get involved and make a difference. Recently, WEA members in the Sammamish UniServ Council met for “pizza and politics” and share their thoughts about the Legislature.
  • “I want legislators to understand my students are counting on them to provide them with a quality education. The impact I am able to make is directly related to the support you give me.  Class size matters. Professional compensation matters. Respect for educators matters.” ~ Nate Ziemkowski, Snoqualmie Elementary, second grade
  • “I want legislators to know teachers and certificated support personnel are the experts in education. When you want to know what works in education, please ask us and listen to us!” ~ Donna Burns, Issaquah Valley Elementary, Grant Elementary & PCMS, occupational therapist
  • “In the last decade due to rising healthcare costs — I, as well as many teachers in my building, are taking home considerably less money in the face of our rising costs of living. For years I’ve had huge class sizes — now with class sizes of about 25 — I can actually teach! The teacher shortage is upon us. Young people aren’t willing to be treated poorly and paid poorly. We are having problems getting substitutes for similar reasons.” ~ Ann Heideman, Mt. Si High School, art teacher

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