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Member-centric vs. product-centric?

As you know, NEA Member Benefits has embarked upon a new and exciting way of meeting our members’ needs.  In our ongoing effort to help make members’ lives better, we have directed our focus from a product-centric approach to a member-centric, solutions-based approach. 

One component of this new approach is listening more closely to and responding to what the members have to say about us and the products and services we offer.  A good number of members have let us know they would prefer not to receive telemarketing calls.  In response to learning this, we have decided to suspend our telemarketing campaigns for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.

School Board Candidates Filing Period Begins for
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Annual School Election

July 11, 2008
School board candidate filing period begins

July 18, 2008
School board filing period ends at noon

July 16, 2008
School board write-in candidate filing period begins

July 23, 2008
School board write-in candidate filing period ends at noon

Sec. Daniels Announces Schedule of Annual Statewide Teacher Workshop Series
Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced the schedule for the annual summer teacher workshop series entitled - Using the State Capitol to Teach to be offered statewide to teachers from June 4 through August 4. more >>>

A Candidate's Guide to National Board Certification capitalizes on the experiences of those who have already earned this credential.
Staying organized
Creating a schedule
Understanding the National Board standards
Assembling your portfolio
Creating your videotapes
Documenting your accomplishments
The guide also includes hands-on exercises, and hints and advice from National Board Certified Teachers. Print document

Donors Fund Projects
From Debbie Johnson (debbie.johnson@tasd.net):

"I highly recommend donorschoose.org to fund costly projects. They have a very easy application process and the site is very effective. I have already had two projects funded. I know of several other teachers in my district that have had projects funded as well. Check it out!"

Saving on Classroom Materials
From Marta M Pierce (mcmccp@bellsouth.net), a K-12 educational sign language interpreter in Mobile, Alabama:

"Educators in my city have a group on The Freecycle Network [As of today, Freecycle has 4,343 groups with 4,969,000 members who all give (and get!) free stuff in their home towns.] Members offer and request items with no money exchanged. I have noticed several times teachers have asked for or offered supplies, so perhaps others could sign on in their own communities and do the same. Browse the site to find a group in your area. Experienced teachers who get rid of items could be a great help to new teachers with only basic resources."
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AEA Vice President, Donna Morey is recognized as "Special Olympics of Arkansas-2008 Outstanding Coach of the Year"
>For more photos of the Pulaski County Sheriff and Special Olympics Torch Run held May 22-click here

Information for 2008 Professional Development Convention Exhibitors
The AEA/ATA merger exhibit will be on loan from NEA in conjunction with the 2008 convention!