Educators See More Hungry Students

Educators across the nation report that they are witnessing hunger among their students despite government and private nutrition programs intended to ensure children have enough to eat in and out of school, according to a new survey of classroom instructors.

Compensation the key to quality, says Bessie Tartt Initiative







The Bessie Tartt Initiative for Children has issued a new report entitled, “The State of the Early Education Workforce: Removing Barriers to Access and Advancement.” The study, based on face-to-face meetings with early educators throughout the state, illustrates the issues of compensation, access to educational opportunities, and the need for prompt action on these important education issues. 

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Our Benefits. Our Power.

You work hard to improve the schools where you teach.  Let the benefits of the American Federation of Teachers work for you.  Click here to learn more about AFT benefits and how to join.

$8 Million Professional Liability Insurance
Includes up to $3 million in coverage against charges of failure to educate and $2 million in civil rights cases.

$20,000 per Member Teacher Defense Fund
Access to dozens of experienced attorneys in a statewide legal network backed by labor law experts in Austin and Washington, D.C.

Local office and staff personnel
Spring Branch AFT is the only education organization with a full-time local office and staff personnel to represent educators in Spring Branch ISD.

No Conflict of Interest
Texas AFT does not accept administrators as members.

Plus these other great benefits:
Supplemental medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans; $10,000 free term life insurance (new members) and discounts on auto and home insurance, health clubs, movie tickets and theme parks.

Message from the Treasurer

Dear Adjunct Faculty,

 

As this calendar year is passing us by, the Officers of the Essex County Chapter want to inform you of 3 insurance programs we are bringing to you, as Full Members, at no additional charge.

 

1. New Members Only—$12,000 of Term Life and AD&D at no cost for one year!


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Bowl-a- Rama Fundraiser

The GFCCE in collaboration with Bayside Church in Galt raised over $400 for local military families during our bowl-a-rama last Thursday.

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