Fairfax Education Association (FEA)

Thursday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 2. Click for flyer.

Have You Seen the Ad?
The Center for Union Facts has been airing ads in a no-holds-barred campaign against the Washington Teachers’ Union. In the process the organization is spreading misinformation about teachers unions in general. Please read our statement on this matter.

VEA Cyber Lobby Announcement:
Two Good Reasons to Watch Your School Board's Deliberations
Learn more about the state education budget from VEA Government Relations.

A Major Victory for Educators!

On Tuesday, August 10, 2010, Congress passed an education bill that will add critical funding to the budgets of Virginia and many other states. Virginia is expected to receive just over $246 million in additional federal funds which could save or restore more than 3,800 jobs. The bill will help students in classrooms and boost the state's economy by keeping more people employed. This victory is the result of an amazing team effort, including an unprecedented mobilization of association members, staff and affiliates who emailed, called and made personal visits to every congressional office.

Read more on publicnewsservice.org. Be sure to click on the audio file in the upper right which includes an interview with VEA President Kitty Boitnott.

Important Message to Members

It is critical that FEA has your current employment information on file, particularly if your work status has changed from full- to part-time or vice versa. Please contact the FEA office at 703-352-7300 and notify the membership department of any changes to your member profile.

Victory for FEA and FCFT Members!
On July 22, 2010, the Fairfax County School Board finalized the review and adoption of the 2011 FCPS budget. Contained within this document is the following statement of commitment to employees: The School Board has directed the Superintendent to develop an FY 2012 Proposed Budget that includes employee compensation increases for FCPS staff and committed itself to compensation increases for FY 2012. Learn more about how FEA and FCFT made this happen...

Back-to-School Resources

Educators and Parents: The links below are great resources provided by VEA and NEA to get this school year off to a great start.

Parents: Check out tips for keeping your child safe online, ending homework hassles, and more.
New Teacher? Learn the key organizational skills that will jump-start your career.
Best tips on managing your classroom.


	FEA extends its fondest appreciation for...
	...helping out in fulfillment...
	Angela Almond, Allison Batty, Precious Crabtree, Casey Crowe, Kelly Faughnan, Deb Daniels, Mary Durgala, Ruby Hairston, Cynthia Hawkins, Fran Jackson, Erik Lipscomb, Maricarmen Rodriguez Marchany, Satpal Singh, Lakeyta Smith, Sharon Stokes, Cornelius Streeter, Dave Thomas, Lynda Vincent, Diane Ward
	...working the phone bank...
	Chris Adams, Kimberly Adams, Mary Anderson, Allison Batty, Kitty Boitnott, Dave Collier, Debbie Daniels, Mimi Dash, Philip Forgit, Margaret Gamble, Leon Haney, Eddie Harris, Kevin Hickerson, Martha Lee, Randy Revercomb, Robin Rubio, Shirley Scribner, Bob Smith, Lisa Staib, Christal Tanks, Lynda Vincent, Adrienne White, Dennis Wilson
	...volunteering at New Teacher Orientation!
	Kimberly Adams, Mary Beth Ciarcia, Precious Crabtree, Andrea Heininge, Beth McConnell, Cheryl Perry, Dave Thomas