S u m m e r    H a p p e n i n g s - August 2006

• A Star-Ledger columnist ruminates on the most-powerful union/lobby in Trenton - our NJEA. Click here to read his ruminations.
• Fiscal times are tough in Trenton and that means the legislators are looking for places to save a buck - including our health benefits. Click here to read what they're up to and how NJEA is teaming up with other organizations to protect your benefits.
• 96% of NJ teachers are highly qualified. Click here for more details.

• Click below to review the AYP results for:

• The Office of Legislative Services ruled that any attempt to change pension benefits would be illegal for employees with 5 years or more service. Click here to learn more about your pensions.
• Click here to peruse the educational news items from Aug.

• See you for the start of the 2006-07 school year on Mon., Aug. 28, at 8:30 in the high school auditorium.

• PEA Social - Welcome Back 'Luau' - at Flynn's on Wed., Aug. 30, starting at 3:30. Click here to notify Deb Carty you are attending. Click here for map & directions.

• Tue., Sep. 5, is the first day of school for students for the 2006-07 school year.

Where did the summer go?

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