Department of Education Will Open Application Process April 1 When Nebraska Department of Education officials opened the application process for the state’s tuition reimbursement program for teachers four years ago, they were astounded by the response.“It blew us away,” said Sharon Katt at the time.“Never in our wildest dreams did we expect to go through so much money so quickly,” said Katt, administrator for adult program services for the...
Association members can grow their own leadership skills through the 2013 edition of the NSEA Leadership Institute.The Institute should be of particular interest to NSEA members who are pursuing or are interested in pursuing an Association leadership post at the local or state level in the near future.The Institute is scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday, July 16-18, at NSEA Headquarters just west of the State Capitol in Lincoln. The Institute...
NSEA’s Good Schools are Good for Business” campaign includes TV and radio spots encouraging Nebraskans to share stories of how schools and businesses working together create strong schools, strong communities and a strong economy. Share your story here.
Coalition Calls for Investments to Rebuild State’s Schools, ServicesNSEA has joined a broad coalition of statewide organizations and private citizens calling on state senators to reinvest in crucial budget items that were underfunded during the Great Recession.At a news conference the day before Gov. Heineman’s annual budget address to the Nebraska Legislature, the Rebuild Nebraska Coalition urged senators to remember that Nebraskans pride...
Membership in NSEA offers you many discounts and deals to help save you money. In our January 2013 issue of The Voice, we've outlined those benefits for you:Karen Juzenas is Pleased With Fleet Pricing Offer That Comes With NSEA Membership | Price Plan Gives Members A Discount on Auto Costs From home loans to rental cars to magazines — NEA Member Benefits will save you cash. Here is a comprehensive list of benefits for NEA discount programs...
Family and Friends, Too! The most popular discount program for NEA members and their families is NEA Click & Save. The shopping service offers savings on brand name merchandise from hundreds of top retailers, online stores and local merchants. Save on clothing, electronics, restaurants, jewelry, movies and more! Great Savings Never EasierJust register or sign in to start! New offers are added each day — from cell phones to Disney...
You should receive your new 2012-13 NSEA Membership Card in the first two weeks of JanuaryThis little piece of plastic carries a lot of weight! First, it shows you are a card-carrying member of your professional association. It also gives you the opportunity to save thousands of dollars on meals, hotels, travel, car rental, clothes and more each year — far more than the cost of membership!And entering a new year, who hasn’t resolved to be more...
Deals For You!One of the benefits of NSEA membership is the long list of programs that allow for collective buying power. With more than 3 million members nationwide, the NEA Member Benefits program offers real purchasing muscle. From home loans to rental cars to magazines — NEA Member Benefits will save you cash. Here is a comprehensive list of benefits for NEA discount programs:Insurance ProgramsNEA Complimentary Life Insurance: No-cost life...
Karen Juzenas is Pleased With Fleet Pricing OfferThat Comes With NSEA MembershipPrice Plan Gives Members A Discount on Auto CostsSpecial education teacher Karen Juzenas makes the 32-mile round trip to and from school each day in her brand-new, fuel efficient Toyota Camry, thanks to a money-saving plan now available to all NSEA members.She acquired her new wheels at a cost that fell almost to the low end of the monthly payment range she and her...
After more than a year of study, writing, rewriting, and public input sessions, followed by more rewriting and revisions, the State Board of Education has voted 8-0 to adopt updated Nebraska Social Studies Standards.Nebraska school districts now have a year to adopt the new standards – or more rigorous standards – and then implement the curriculum that will help students be able to learn these standards.The Nebraska Legislature directed the...
