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Based on an initial review of the U.S. Department of Education's plan for reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, it appears that despite some promising rhetoric, this blueprint places 100 percent of the responsibility on teachers and gives them zero percent authority, AFT president Randi Weingarten says.
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The new standards released on March 10 by the Common Core State Standards Initiative represent the best effort so far to transform today's patchwork quilt of 50 sets of state standards into one set of strong, consistent expectations for what all students should know and learn, AFT president Randi Weingarten says.
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From the Desk of the President
Our AFT efforts have resulted in many improvements in education over the years but there is still so much more to do. We are all dedicated professionals in our careers. Many administrators respect that but professional standards are lacking in too many areas of the state. This must change if we are to attract the best quality personnel for our students. We are a proud union and I am proud to be your president. I look forward to meeting with members across the state to get first hand information on what is needed in their school district. May this holiday season bring with it many blessings and joy for you and those you hold dear. May the New Year be filled with happiness and success. |
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AFT Mississippi Welcomes Burham
The State Board of Education has confirmed that Dr. Tom Burnham will be returning to head the Mississippi Department of Education. This is welcomed news to AFT Mississippi. Burnham, State Superintendent of Education in the 1990’s, led the state’s push for improved salaries, higher, tougher education standards, and more accountability, all strong goals of AFT Mississippi. Dr. Burnham brings with him a strong zeal for improving conditions for students and educators. AFT Mississippi will be pleased to be working with him again. |
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Representative Jimmy Puckett, Monroe County AFT member, spoke at the 2009 AFL-CIO Legislative Conference February 2, 2009. |
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This report outlines where our money is going through economic subsidies. |
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AFT Mississippi members have a discount on the cost of on-line courses that have CEU's available. Hundreds of high quality courses are available to our members at a reduced cost. |
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This is the salary scale from the Misissippi Department of Education. Please remember this is without any district supplement. |
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The results from our first survey of teachers in Mississippi. |
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Web sites of MS AFT locals.
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Survey
Please copy and paste this address in the address line on line.
http://leadernet.aft.org/surveymaker/take/survey.cfm?id=b0256ba9-5056-b94b-11ec-638929cdc2a8 |
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Education Majors can join MS AFT for a one time amount of $10. That will pay for your time in college, student teaching, and the first 3 months as a teacher. Print the application and send it in to: AFT Mississippi 11975 M Seaway Road, Ste B 140 Gulfport, MS 39503
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MS AFT Issues
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MS AFT Application, Full time employee Please download and send it in to us. |
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With the new organizing model, communication is very important. Here are some hints to help with organizing.
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Photographs and illustrations, as well as text, cannot be used without permission from the AFT.