On July 16, 2020, the Davenport Education Association's Executive Board unanimously passed a resolution regarding a safe return to school and will be presented at the school board meeting on July 27. The resolution can be viewed at the link below. The DEA continues to be in contact with the Davenport Community School District administration,… Continue reading DEA Resolution Regarding a Safe Return to School
In collaboration with Jabari Woods (Associate Director of HR & Equity, Equity Coordinator), the Davenport Education Association Multicultural Committee Chair, Jamie Walker-Sallis, are releasing the following statement on behalf of the Davenport Education Association Multicultural Committee: In wake of the tragic incidents which have occurred in Davenport, Minnesota and throughout the nation, it is vital… Continue reading DEA Multicultural Committee Statement of Hope
To DEA Members: It is with profound grief that I am writing to inform our members that one of DEA’s most noble and caring friends, Kathy Williams, passed away on May 29th, 2020. Kathy was a talented and dedicated teacher, an education association colleague, and a passionate leader from the local to the national level. Kathy taught in the Davenport Community School District for thirty-nine years at Lincoln and Harrison Elementary… Continue reading DEA President Remembers Kathy Williams
The DEA awarded three students the 2020 Dwight H. Persels Scholarships. Two recipients are chosen based on the highest GPA and the third is chosen from the highest GPA to a student who intends to study education. Each recipient is awarded $700. This year because of social distancing, we could not have our usual award… Continue reading DEA 2020 Scholarship Winners
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and May 5, 2020 is National Teacher Day. The Davenport Education Association Executive Council put together a video for members to say thank you. Teachers and association members can be described in so many ways by their students and their colleagues. Thanks for all you do every day. Watch… Continue reading Happy Teacher Appreciation Day
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