π The Broward Teachers Union Public Policy Advocacy team works to support Public Education in Broward County, Florida π #FundOurFutureBCPS#FundOurFutureFL
Video chat has replaced so much during a year of physical distancing and remote life β but these heartwarming stories prove that virtual connections can mean the world β€οΈ
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Today is the first day in a new series β the 12 days of gratitude! Over the next 12 days, we will take time each day to honor our members and other essential workers who risked their own health to take part in helping us through this pandemic.
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β... teachersβ incomes canβt keep up with housing costs. Based on the USA TODAY analysis, not a single county pays starting teachers enough to meet that threshold. The situation barely improves once teachers start moving up the pay scale.β #FundOurFutureFLbit.ly/331fKc9
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The money to fix facilities has been squandered and now Broward Schools canβt find the money to pay teachers a decent raise. The School Board needs to end this crisis.
CLICK the link email your School Board member now. bit.ly/39zLms5
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With the #coronavirus confirmed in Florida, here are two ways to reduce risks and keep your loved ones safe:
β¨οΈUse disinfecting wipes on all types of hard surfaces
π€²Clean hands with sanitizer (60% alcohol) for at least 20 seconds
Visit @HealthyFla for updates. #COVID19
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John Falkowski of Ramblewood Middle: said district keeps changing programs, technology etc for something new, making old stuff useless. "When your spending money for the sake of spending money because itβs new, thatβs called waste."
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Will 2020 be the "Year of the Teacher?" Only time will tell.
But don't just wait and hope it happens, get active and contact legislators today!
feaweb.org/news/take-action/β¦
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.@repmarkpocan to DeVos: 40% of charter schools you're giving grants to are shutting down
Betsy DeVos: That's just propaganda
Pocan: So what percent of charters are failing? Do you have an idea?
DeVos: π€·
Just one reason why educators want to #FireDeVosbit.ly/2TaFDTL
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