ISEA Aspiring Educators - Student Program

Members of the Webster City Education Association worked the concession stand at a varsity basketball game to raise money for a scholarship that WCEA offers each year to a high school senior who is an aspiring teacher.

One of WCEA's newest member helped work the event and was able to see what we can do when we work together as a union!

We love seeing our members working to support future teachers and educators, the local community and association!

Iowa Senate passes 1.75% increase in per-pupil funding for schools The Iowa Senate passed a measure Tuesday providing a 1.75% increase in per-pupil funding for K-12 schools, a move Democrats and education advocates said will force schools to cut more staff and programs.

CONGRATS WPU - AE for working hard to establish this pilot program!

Oskaloosa Schools is offering a $1,000 per semester stipend to student teachers in a pilot program designed to recruit future educators before they graduate. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2026/02/10/oskaloosa-schools-offers-stipend-student-teachers/

Iowa schools struggle with funding cuts as private vouchers rise Iowa's public schools have faced over a decade of underfunding, leading to difficult decisions such as transportation cuts, program eliminations, and increased

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REGISTRATION flyer.pdf

Next week, Tuesday, September 23rd we will be holding our first Member Benefits Zoom training with NEA. We are offering two different time slots this year at 4:30pm and 7pm! This zoom is open to potential members as well as members. Look at your email for the registration or send me a message if you need the link.