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Linn-Mar Education Association recommends YES vote on local bond referendum

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 13:38:49 -0400

The Linn-Mar Education Association (LMEA), representing education professionals employed in the Linn-Mar Community School District recommended a "YES" vote in the upcoming Bond Referendum to be held on Tuesday, September 11.

Area activist honored for commitment to public education

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:02:20 -0400

Karen Nichols, founder of a Facebook group entitled "Iowans for Public Education" received the 2018 Friend of Education Award on Monday, June 30, at the West Des Moines Sheraton, in West Des Moines before a group of nearly 200 educators attending ...

Davenport Education Association wins statewide honor

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:02:23 -0400

The Davenport Education Association is the recipient of the Iowa State Education Association's Beacon Award. Members of the local were recognized at the Celebration in Excellence Awards Banquet at the West Des Moines Sheraton in West Des Moines on...

Audubon Elementary School Principal wins statewide honor

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:02:21 -0400

Ed Glaser, Principal of Audubon Elementary School in Dubuque is a 2018 recipient of the Iowa State Education Association's TEAM Award

Area business owner honored with statewide award

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:00:28 -0400

Waterloo business owner Rodney Lewis received the Paul Mann Memorial Human Relations Award presented by the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA). Lewis was honored at a special awards banquet Monday July 30, at the West Des Moines Sheraton in W...

Area educator wins statewide honor

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:02:29 -0400

Terri Makinster, a kindergarten teacher at Viola Gibson Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, is a 2018 Excellence in Education Award runner-up. The award is sponsored by the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA). Makinster was chosen among a top ...

Area educator wins statewide honor

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:02:29 -0400

Lisa Hagemeier, a 6th grade communications and high school Spanish teacher and Speech Coach in the Harlan Community School District, is a 2018 Excellence in Education Award Runner-up. The award is sponsored by the Iowa State Education Association...

Fort Madison Superintendent wins statewide honor

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:00:35 -0400

Erin Slater, Superintendent of the Fort Madison Community School District is a 2018 recipient of the Iowa State Education Association's TEAM Award

Spirit Lake educator wins to[p honor from the Iowa State Education Association

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:52:58 -0400

Kathy Kleen, high school biology, anatomy and AP biology teacher at Spirit Lake High School in Spirit Lake, is the 2018 Excellence in Education Award winner. The award is sponsored by the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA). Kleen was selected...

Area educators given statewide recognition

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:26:30 -0400

Cody Lakose, a high school Anatomy and Science educator and Dr. Valarie Betz, a Family and Consumer Science educator both from Central DeWitt High School in DeWitt, were among four educators named the ISEA 2018 Excellence in Education Award runner...

DAVENPORT TEACHERS UNION PRESIDENT SUPPORTS SUPERINTENDENT

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 10:23:30 -0400

Davenport- The president of the Davenport Education Association (DEA) which represents teachers and nurses employed by the Davenport Community School District (DCSD), is supporting Dr. Art Tate, Superintendent of the DCSD, as he faces ethics charg...

Dedication, leadership and passion on extensive list of roles filled by local educator

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 14:14:56 -0400

Chris Bern, an educator at North High School in Des Moines, received the Iowa State Education Association's (ISEA's) top honor, the Charles F. Martin Award for Association Leadership. Bern accepted the honor on Saturday, April 7, before a group of...

Read Across America Event Scheduled

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:10:18 -0500

The Read Across America Celebration sponsored by the Des Moines Education Association, the Iowa State Education Association, the Iowa Wolves and Everybody Wins! Iowa.

CREA members to speak at school board meeting tonight

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:17:21 -0500

Members of the Cedar Rapids Education Association, Teamsters, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and concerned community partners will attend the Cedar Rapids Community School Board meeting tonight to speak about the school district's op...

LEGISLATIVE FORUMS SET FOR JANUARY 20, FEBRUARY 10 and MARCH 10, 2018

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:01:31 -0500

Bettendorf – The Quad Cities Legislative Forum series featuring Iowa state legislators are set for the following:

Design-A-Decal Contest Celebrates 33 Years of Winners

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 13:00:42 -0500

Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) members around the state have used ISEA's student-designed stickers to celebrate student achievement and good work for more than 30 years. Now in its 33rd year, the popular Design-A-Decal program gives recog...

Statement by ISEA president Tammy Wawro on Notice of Appeal

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:30:20 -0500

"The ISEA today appealed Iowa Fifth Judicial District Judge Michael Huppert's denial for summary judgement.

Statement from ISEA President Tammy Wawro

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 17:31:12 -0500

The Iowa State Education Association is proud that one of our own, Ames High School chemistry teacher, and member of the Ames Education Association, Aileen Sullivan, has been selected as the 2018 Iowa Teacher of the Year. Aileen is a tremendous ed...

Statement by ISEA President Tammy Wawro

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 17:01:36 -0400

The ISEA received notice today that the initial step in our lawsuit filed against the state of Iowa over the new collective bargaining bill was denied. Judge Huppert, of the Fifth Judicial District of Iowa, denied the ISEA's request for Summary J...

Linn-Mar Education Association recommends candidates for school board election

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 14:03:54 -0400

The Linn-Mar Education Association (LMEA) recommends Robert (Bob) Anderson, John Sauer and Rachel Wall for the Linn-Mar School Board election on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

Burlington Education Association recommends candidates for school board election

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:36:37 -0400

The Burlington Education Association (BEA) recommends Darven Kendell (Incumbent), Dean Vickstrom (Incumbent) and Tom Courtney (Write-in candidate) for the Burlington School Board election on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

Washington Education Association recommends school board candidates

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:29:06 -0400

The Washington Education Association (WEA) recommends Catherine Glinsmann, Jason Hamilton and Kelly Wieland for the Washington School Board election on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

BETTENBETTENDORF AND DAVENPORT TEACHERS RECOMMEND SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:02:30 -0400

BETTENDORF, IOWA – The Bettendorf Education Association (BEA) and the Davenport Education Association (DEA) recommend the following candidates for the Bettendorf School Board and the Davenport School Board elections on Tuesday, September 12, 2017:

Des Moines Education Association makes recommendations in upcoming school board race

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:23:33 -0400

Des Moines, Iowa - August 10, 2017 – Des Moines Education Association (DMEA) members met with school board candidates on August 9, 2017 to discuss issues important to students and educators of Des Moines Public Schools and to make recommendations ...

Area educator wins top honor for excellence in education

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:24:54 -0400

Marilyn Rippy, a music teacher at South Tama Elementary in Tama, is a 2017 Excellence in Education Award runner-up. The award is sponsored by the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA). Rippy was chosen among a top field of educators-all nominate...