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DEA School Board Recommendations

In the Davenport Community School District, the Davenport Education Association (DEA) representing the professional staff there, is recommending the following candidates for the November 2, 2021 election for the DCSD Board of Education:DAVENPORT• Allison Beck• Karen Gordon• Bruce Potts“Four candidates in total are running for three seats for the Davenport School Board,”said John Kealey, President… Continue reading DEA School Board Recommendations

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DEA Stands Together in Solidarity

At the December 9th Davenport School Board meeting, dozens of teachers turned out to stress the importance of maintaining collective bargaining for a master contract, rather than moving to a handbook, many of the teachers wearing #RedforEd. A number of DEA members spoke during the open forum to give various reasons to the school board… Continue reading DEA Stands Together in Solidarity

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DEA Members Work All Summer Long

Today may have marked the "first day back at school," but for many teachers in Davenport, the work continued all summer long. Here are just a few of the conferences and trainings teachers took part in this summer. So the next time someone tries to tell you that "teachers have all summer off," show them… Continue reading DEA Members Work All Summer Long