Check out the article from the Tampa Tribune about USEP’s legal action to reign in PLC meetings. Apparently, according to the article, the Superintendent thinks everything is fine, though. “As I travel the district — and I am in schools a lot — I am amazed at the number of teachers and administrators who have stopped
Read moreCheck out the article posted today on the Tampa Bay Times blog “The Gradebook.” See text below: LAND O’LAKES — The Pasco County teachers union again has accused school district administration of usurping planning time in violation of their contract. This time, the United School Employees of Pasco has filed a charge with the Florida
Read moreOn Thursday, March 13, 2014, the Pasco County Division of Elections tabulated votes for the tri-annual election process for the 2014-2017 USEP Officers. Beginning on February 27th, using ballots generated by the Division of Elections, members of the United School Employees of Pasco voted by mail with ballots returned to and tabulated by the Division
Read moreToday the Florida DOE is releasing to the press individual VAM data on teachers. Both the DOE and the Florida Education Association (FEA) fought against the release, but the courts ruled that such information, regardless of its validity, is a public record.  Teachers will receive an email from the DOE Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart
Read moreLooking to further your education or seeking a scholarship for a graduating senior? Then check out several scholarship opportunities for USEP members and families.  The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Robert G. Porter Scholars Program offers four-year $8,000 scholarships to union members’ dependent graduating high school seniors. Also offered is a $1,000 grant award open
Read moreOn Thursday, February 13th at 5:30 p.m. the Pasco Young Educators are kicking off their exciting new group with a social at the World of Beer, 2081 Collier Parkway, in Land O’ Lakes.  The new group consists of teachers and School Related Professionals under the age of 40 who want to empower young educators to
Read moreDeveloped by the American Federation of Teachers, Share My Lesson is an interactive, online community where professional educators can share effective teaching resources with one another. There are over 295,000 free teaching materials on the website—including lesson plans, learning activities, and worksheets—and the resources cover material from all educational subjects and grade levels. Share My
Read moreAre you working to help your union find ways for its members to join in reclaiming the promise of a more just society for all? Or do you have a child who is a senior in high school with plans to attend college? Your Union can help! As part of the Robert G. Porter Scholars
Read moreSaluting Our Everyday Heroes Several years ago, the theme of the FEA Delegate Assembly was “Everyday Heroes†to salute the work of FEA members across the state of Florida. As we ready ourselves for the upcoming holiday season, let us remember the “Everyday Heroes†who placed their lives on the line for their students. Just
Read moreUSEP is gearing up for Election for the three year term that begins in June. Current USEP President Lynne Webb recently confirmed that she will not seek reelection. Webb served as President for fifteen years. Prior to that, she served as a classroom teacher and a USEP Business Representative. Nomination forms and criteria are available
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