WEA has associated policy statements that set forth association’s position on a range of pressing education issues. We invite our members to read ,ask questions, and purpose amendments.
A policy statement could extends expressions of opinion, intent, or belief. Policy statements are not same from resolutions in that they explore issues in greater depth, while resolutions are intended to set forth general concepts on the Association’s beliefs and positions. Additionally, policy statements may be action-oriented, and may also indicate support for or opposition to federal legislation.
- What Are the Eight WEA Policy Statements?
Since their inception as one of WEA’s primary policy vehicles, the Association has adopted eight policy statements:
- Affirmative Action Policy for Ethnic Minorities and Women
- Privatization and Subcontracting Programs
- Kindergarten and Prekindergarten
- Teacher Evaluation and Accountability
- Digital Learning
- Discipline and The School-To-Prison Pipeline
- Charter Schools
- Community Schools
- How Can I Help in Shaping WEA Policy Statements?
The WEA Executive Committee annually reviews the policy statements, and the Resolutions and Legislative Committees will periodically consider proposed amendments to policy statements during the course of their regular committee work. However, WEA leaders value the input of all members.
To help shape WEA policy statements, you can:
- Review the process for crafting and amending policy statements, below.
- Submit a question to the Executive Committee about a policy.
- Propose an amendment to a policy.
I propose amendment to the following WEA Policy Statement:
- Affirmative Action Policy for Ethnic Minorities and Women
- Privatization and Subcontracting Programs
- Kindergarten and Prekindergarten
- Teacher Evaluation and Accountability
- Digital Learning
- Discipline and The School-to-Prison Pipeline
- Charter Schools
- Community Schools
Proposed Text (If an amendment, please [bracket] deletions and *asterisk* before and after additions.