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WTU MEDIA STATEMENT - RECENT TEACHER TERMINATIONS

It has been five days since the nation was informed that the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) plans to terminate 241 teachers, and the union has yet to receive even their names. Please click here to read the full WTU Media Statement from President George Parker.

TEACHER SURVEY RESULTS ON THE NEW TEACHER EVALUATION SYSTEM

The WTU has released the results of our WTU IMPACT Survey. Close to 1,000 members participated in this survey.

To view the Survey Results Summary, click here.

To view Survey Results with Full Details, click here.

WTU MEMBER INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL TEACHERS HALL OF FAME

Dr. Alesia Slocumb-Bradford

Dr. Alesia Slocumb-Bradford, a 23-year veteran teacher who currently teaches Mathematics at Jefferson MS, was among five educators to be selected among the best teachers in America for induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame (NTHF). The NTHF was founded in Emporia, Kansas in 1989 to honor elementary and secondary teachers in the teaching profession through a recognition program and museum. Joining teachers from Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, Slocumb-Bradford was selected by a national selection committee comprised of representatives from educational organizations and the NTHF membership. The committee evaluated the nominees on responses to questions regarding their professional profile, their teaching both inside and outside the classroom, educational issues, and accountability. "What an amazing compliment for the District of Columbia Public School System, Jefferson Middle School, and for me as a career educator," stated Slocumb-Bradford. "Whenever our efforts are recognized on such a national level, what a joy it is for all to share." Nominees must be certified public or non-public schoolteachers, active or retired, with at least 20 years of experience in teaching grades preK-12.

THE WASHINGTON TEACHERS' UNION MEMBERS VOTE TO RATIFY CONTRACT

BACKGROUND

WTU/DCPS CONTRACT AGREEMENT

To view the entire WTU/DCPS Tentative Agreement, click here.

SIDE LETTERS

Independent Evaluation of IMPACT - WTU/DCPS Memorandum of Understanding

Progressive Discipline - WTU/DCPS Memorandum of Understanding

IMPACT Working Group - Side Letter

RIF'd Teachers Interviews - Side Letter

CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS

To view highlights, click here.

CONTRACT BENEFITS SUMMARY