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WRS – Risks to your retirement

Risks to your retirement Walker’s plans jeopardize stability, add costs to Wisconsin Retirement System What’s at stake? Despite the health and success of the Wisconsin Retirement System, a component in Governor Walker’s 2011-2013 budget required a study of the system. The study is set to look at

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REA/REAA Calendar of Events

When: February 6, 2012 What: REA Executive Committee Meeting Who: REA Executive Committee Where: REA/REAA Office Time: 4:20PM When: February 7, 2012 What: REUC Meeting Who: REUC Board Where: REA/REAA Office Time: 4:15PM When: February 8, 2012 What: REA High School Caucus Who: High School REA Members

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CHANGES TO WISCONSIN’S VOTER LAWS

Wisconsin’s new voter ID law officially starts with the 2012 Spring Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, February 21st. Here are changes for you to know about. Voter Registration Voter registration is prohibited the Saturday, Sunday, and Monday before an election. Same day registration is still

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Scott Walker’s Budget Bills

Wisconsin governor Scott Walker has released his 2011-13 budget in brief. Mr. Walker also released Wisconsin Act 10 which requires state employees to pay an increased percentage for their health benefits and pension. Download the 2011-2013 Wisconsin Budget in Brief PDF here. Download the details of Wisconsin

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Wisconsin joins Common Core Standards Initiative to Transform Education

Governor Jim Doyle and State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster announced Monday that Wisconsin is among 49 states and territories that have joined the Common Core Standards initiative. The state-led initiative will develop core academic content standards for English language arts and mathematics for kindergarten through 12th-grade students. The

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REA President Speaks

Proper funding of public schools is essential for the success of all students Perspectives on Public School Funding, Societal Disconnects, and Progressive Action Pete Knotek, Racine Education President March 22, 2009   I.  Proper funding of public schools is essential for the success of all students. The

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