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Nominate a teacher for the Excellence in Education Award!
Each year, the Iowa State Education Association in partnership with the Iowa Farm Bureau, WHO News Radio, KDSM FOX 17, and STAPLES, awards one winning educator and four runners-up with our Excellence in Education award. Awardees are honored for their outstanding contributions and going the extra mile to make a difference in the lives of their students each and every day.  This year’s banquet will be held on Thursday, November 18 in Des Moines.  We are asking for your help in nominating a special educator for the Excellence in Education Award, or by passing the nomination form along to someone else who would like to nominate a special educator who has helped their child. Deadline for submission of nomination forms is October 8th.

Iowa applies for Ed Jobs fund
Iowa will receive $96 million in federal education funding recently appropriated  by Congress under the Education Jobs Act. Each district in Iowa will receive a portion of the funds to save or create education jobs for the 2010-2011 school year.  Arne Duncan stated that the funds will be available two weeks after approval of the application.

Nashville Flood Assistance
As you know, much of Tennessee, specifically the Nashville area, was recently devastated by floods. The Tennessee Education Association has established the TEA Flood Disaster Relief Fund. One hundred percent (100%) of contributions to the fund – which are federal income tax deductible - will go to victims of the flood.

ISEA Cares RIF Toolkit
If you or someone you know has received a reduction in force (RIF) notice, the ISEA Cares Toolkit provides you with important information you need immediately. Find the Toolkit here.

ISEA member named National Teacher of the Year
Sarah Brown Wessling, an English teacher from Johnston, IA, has been named National Teacher of the Year. Hear her speak at the ISEA Delegate Assembly. 

Chris Bern testifies at U.S. Senate Hearing
ISEA President Chris Bern testifies at U.S. Senate hearing on the "Keep Our Educators Working Act" to create a $23 billion education jobs fund April 14, 2010. View the video on the ISEA Watercooler and comment on how the fund may help save your job.

ESEA Reauthorization
The PowerPoint presentation regarding the reauthorization of the ESEA by Christy Levings at the 2010 Delegate Assembly orientation is now available. Click here to go to the presentation.

Practical Parenting Radio Spots
Practical Parenting is an ISEA-sponsored series of tips developed to show how education professionals and communities, by working together, help Iowa's students. Be sure to listen for a Practical Parenting tip on your favorite radio station!

Race to the Top
Race to the Top information is now included in the Leader Handbook. Go to www.iowa.gov/educate/ for more information.

ISEA members speak out!
Go to the ISEA Watercooler and see what members are talking about.

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