PATFA marks 25th anniversary

AUGUSTA – The union that represents nearly 1,900 part-time faculty members in the University of Maine System is marking its 25th anniversary this May.

The Part-time Faculty Association (PATFA) was founded on May 1, 1988. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, wrote in a congratulatory letter to the association that “Your strength and perseverance over the past 25 years are a source of great pride and inspiration to all of us.”

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Rally at EMHS Supports School's New Partner (Community Impact Online, May 7)

 By Kelli Weldon, May 7, 2013 12:00 am

Donning a pair of dark sunglasses, Austin ISD board trustee Jayme Mathias gathered with Eastside Memorial High School supporters on the campus at a rally and news conference May 7.

“The future of Eastside Memorial High School is so bright, we've gotta wear shades,” Mathias told attendees, explaining that that is the message he wants community members to take away from the result of community input and collaboration with the district to find a partnering entity to lead improvement at the school.

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Cautious Optimism as Johns Hopkins Tapped to Partner with Eastside (KUT-FM, May 7)

By Ann Choi for KUT News

A group of advocates remains hopeful that the new partnership will revive Eastside Memorial High School.

Last night, the Austin School Board picked Johns Hopkins University to help run Eastside Memorial High School.

Although the partnership is not yet official, the new proposal alleviated some community members’ concerns over the school’s uncertain future.

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EA President Ken Zarifis on North Texas Student's Passionate Speech

Carmen Latterell, MAA-NCS Distinguished Teaching Award

Carmen Latterell, MAA-NCS Distinguished Teaching Award

The North Central Section is proud to announce Dr. Carmen Latterell of the University of
Minnesota Duluth as our 2013 Distinguished College or University Teacher of Mathematics.

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Welcome to the North Idaho Federation of Teachers' website. 

The North Idaho Federation of Teachers is one of nine American Federation of Teachers (AFT) chapters in Idaho.

The AFT was founded in 1916 to represent the economic, social and professional interests of classroom teachers.  The Idaho Federation of Teachers has represented education employees in Idaho for 39 years.

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