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New provisions of the teachers' contract are now in effect after being approved by teachers on Oct. 6 and the JPSB on Oct. 7. Click headline for more info, click here to read new provisions.
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The state law on student discipline law was made even stronger by adding more violations to the list for which a student can be immediately removed from the classroom and placed in the custody of the principal. Click headline to read more.
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With parent conferences scheduled during the month of October, there should be no faculty meetings scheduled this month. If you have any questions about this, see your school's Building Rep.
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A company that recruited foreign teachers to work in Louisiana schools is guilty of cheating those teachers out of thousands of dollars and holding them in virtual servitude, according to complaints presented to the Louisiana Federation of Teachers by international educators.
The LFT and the American Federation of Teachers brought these complaints to the Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Louisiana Attorney General on Wednesday afternoon. Click headline to read rest of story. Click here to read LFT complaint against Universal Placement |
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At JFT's request, the district clarified the employee dress code to help resolve inconsistent interpretations. Click here to see a flyer describing the dress code.
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Like the mythological phoenix rising from the ashes, attacks on our public retirement systems are once again making news. At the request of Speaker of the House Jim Tucker (R-Terrytown), the joint Senate and House Committees on Retirement are meeting to discuss “reforming” the retirement incomes of teachers, school employees and other public servants. |
In “Man of La Mancha,” the Broadway musical adaption of Cervantes’ classic Don Quixote, the hero sings that his mission is “to fight for the right, without question or pause; to be willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause.” Don Quixote was a lone individual, while the Louisiana Federation of Teachers is a union whose strength derives from the combined power of thousands of members. Yet our mission is the same — to fight for the right. |
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Special education teachers are no longer responsible for keeping special ed logs on a daily basis.
Service provders should continue keeping logs on students they serve.
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Check the official reporting times for staff and students at each school here.
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LFT vigorously disagreees with a state commission consultant's claim that getting a degree is not related to student achievement and with her suggestion that some teachers could be paid more by reducing the salaries of other teachers.
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The following JFT members are requesting the donation of sick leave days due to serious or extended illnesses.
Sick Leave Donation Forms can be downloaded here. When completed, send form to Judy Daigle in Personnel. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. |
 On June 22, President Obama announced a nationwide service initiative, United We Serve, which is the beginning of a sustained, collaborative and focused effort to meet community needs and make service a way of life for all Americans. |
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QuEST 2009 Highlights
Highlights from the recently concluded 2009 AFT QuEST conference in Washington, D.C., included AFT president Randi Weingarten's keynote address, a town hall meeting with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, a panel on community schools and remarks from U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. Daily updates from the conference, as well as video highlights, can be found on the AFT's QuEST 2009 Web site.
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Make your Voice heard in Baton Rouge!
Widely recognized as the most effective and influential education organization in the state, The Louisiana Federation of Teachers represents more than 17,000 teachers and school employees. Join the LFT Action Center and add our voice to the thousands already influencing education policy in the capitol!
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