The Commissioner of DESE issued a memo about his recommendation to the Board of Education to eliminate the Rating of Impact On Student Learning, which is the component of the evaluation system that included DDMs. At first glance, this might seem like a win; however, he goes on to indicate that his recommendation will include the use of test scores in the summative rating (your overall rating of Exemplary, Proficient, Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory.) The effective use of assessments, … [Read more...]
Paraprofessional Contract Update
4 Updates from the paraprofessionals contract Health Insurance Waiver Open Enrollment, Hubway reimbursement, PD Stipend, Attendance Stipend Any Unit E member who do not receive health insurance through Cambridge is entitled to a $1600 health insurance waiver program, however, there has typically been a limited window to enter this program. As a result of the new contract, there will be a one time opportunity from October 7 through November 7. You will receive information at your home … [Read more...]
No On 2 Update 10/3/16
The campaign continues! If you want to get involved, click here! Join VLUS, PAUC and VPA folks for Honk Fest from 11-1 in Davis Square. This will be a blast!! Contact Leo Muellner (leomuellner@gmail.com) for details. Making phone calls and talking with voters is one of the best ways to make a difference. We will be phone banking at the CEA office on Wednesday from 6-8. Join us! Last week members canvassed with Marc McGovern on Saturday in Cambridgeport. "It was chilly and damp but … [Read more...]
No On 2 Update 9/27/16
Last week the CEA action heated up. Click here to get see upcoming events and get involved! • The CEA Political Action Committee met to plan out actions between now and the election. Click here to see details of the upcoming events. • Several members made calls at the CEA office on Wednesday evening. • At the Cambridge Street Upper School Block Party on Thursday, many of our members were sporting No On 2 Stickers. • Linda Costa organized a CEA visibility in Porter Square on Thursday … [Read more...]
No On 2 Update 9/16/16
What can you do this coming week for No On 2? • Commit to the campaign (get on the CEA special contact list) https://goo.gl/forms/Bd9fPg3RO0Rc1H0W2 • Attend and/or speak at the Cambridge City Council meeting at 5:30 on Monday, 9/19. They will be deciding to take up the issue of Charter Schools at a roundtable on 10/24. There will be no public comment then, but there will be this Monday, 9/19. To sign up to speak, call between 9 AM and 3 PM on Monday at 617-349-4280 or in person from 5-6 … [Read more...]