Melanie Ward, Ray City, Wins GAE-Sponsored Statewide Spelling Bee How did she do it? By spelling 5. James Hurst, Holley Middle the words “ brague” and “extrater­ School, Sylvester restrial” without a hitch! 6. SooChung, Dublin Jr. High On April 17th, Melanie Ward of School, Dublin Ray City Elementary School won 7. Michael Wenthe, Alps the right to reprsent Georgia in the Road Elementary School, National Spelling Bee. The GAE- Athens sponsored Statewide Spelling Bee is the final event for students who 8-9. have distinguished themselves as (tie) Candice Dyer, White County Middle School, winners of school-level, system- Cleveland, and Wesley level, and district-level spelling Schrader, Ringgold Jr. bees across the state. “ We considereach student com- High School, Ringgold petitorawinner,” commented GAE 10. Amy Asbell, Richards Jr. President Carolyn Lee in her wel­ High School, Columbus coming remarks to the students Co-sponsoring the statewide Spelling Bee Champion Melanie Ward is surrounded by members of the press after the competi­ bee with GAE was the Atlanta Daily tion. She credited her win to the assistance of a special aunt. and their sponsors gathered at GAE Headquarters for the competi­ World, an Atlanta newspaper. Cal­ tion. “ As educators, we know you lers for the event were Hilda have worked hard to get to this Dyches, retired professor, Georgia point, and we congratulate you and State University and Dr. Vernon W. wish you luck in the competition.” Stone, professor, College of Edu­ Listed below are the district win­ cation, Georgia State University. ners in the order of placement in Serving as judges were Dr. Lucre- the competition. tia Payton, professor, College of 1. Melanie Ward, Ray City Education, Georgia State Univer­ Elementary School, Ray sity, Howard Booner, vice presi­ City dent. First National Bank of 2. Amanda Hudson, Atlanta, and Andrea Nissen, co­ McCleskey Middle School, anchor and medical reporter, Marietta WXIA-TV, Atlanta. 3. James Hurst, Holley Middle The Statewide Spelling Bee is or­ School, Sylvester ganized by GAE’s Spelling Bee 4. Cindy Wilhoit, Adamson Jr. Committee. Chairperson Lillian High School, Rex (Continued on page A-5) Winners all! Student competitions from each district are pictured after the GAE-sponsored statewide spelling bee had ended.

Leaders Conference Leaders Aim To To Build Stronger Local Associations

What are the characteristics of a ship, regular communications, re­ strong local Association? What sponsiveness to members' needs, role does the local Association properly conducted and relevent president play in building a strong meetings, good fiscal manage­ local Association? How does a ment, advocacy for public educa­ local president recruit a strong tion, and many more! local leadership team? On Saturday morning, local lead­ These questions and many ers heard an overview of GAE's be­ others were discussed by 1984-85 nefits and services from GAE Ex­ local Association presidents at ecutive Director Jim Williams. GAE's annual Leaders Conference Many took the opportunity to pick held May 4-5 at the GAE Head­ up lots ot membership promotional quarters Building in Atlanta. The materials to assist in promoting Conference began Friday evening membership for the upcoming with a tour of the headquarters year. Leaders then met by UniServ building and an explanation of the area with their UniServ Director to GAE Divisions and the various plan for this summer's activities, to services they provide. After dinner, review the dates for major Associa­ leaders got down to the business of tion activities, and to receive infor­ identifying the characteristics of a mation regarding the Summer Leaders listen intently as the characteristics of a strong local association are discussed at GAE’s strong local Association. The an­ Leaders Conference. swers: strong, informed leader­ (Continued on page A-5)

Leaders Respond to Readers Digest...... pg. a -2 IN THIS Locals Celebrate Teacher Day USA...... pg a -4 Members Contribute $40.000 for Political Action...... A-6 ISSUE... Association Leaders Elected...... pg. a -7 THE GAE UPDATE - MAY, 1984 COMMENT

Reader's Digest Article: GAE/NEA Members Fight Back

From the Editor:— --from a letter to the editor of a selfish teachers who are more in­ that we encourage our members to The May issue of Reader's Digest local newspaper, by Charles terested in preserving all of theirbe- question the policies of the current includes an article accusing NEA Lewis, 1983-84 president of nefitsthan in improving education. administration. As good Americans, of spelling disaster for public edu­ Georgia’s Association of Class­ I’m confused. If everyone were we should keep quiet and stay in our cation. Written by a Reader’s room Teachers satisfied with the status quo, I could' classrooms. Just stick to the facts-- Digest editor who has long hated When I entered the profession ten understand why we would want to no thinking allowed. us with an almost hysterical years ago, many of us asked our­ keep everything the way it was, but I even found out that the NEA was passion, the article carries none of selves if we really needed to join educators continually indicate they opposing merit pay. Now, I don’t the usual descriptions of the GAE, NEA, and the Fitzgerald Asso- want change. But the Reader’s Di­ want to accuse anyone of being author’s credits or sources of infor­ cation of Educators. I now know that gest says we don ’t--and it is an accu­ inaccurate-especially Reader’s mation. It is lavishly sprinkled vyith was the dumbest question I’d asked rate magazine. Digest --but I could have sworn our excerpts from speeches quoted inalongtime.ThankstoGAE, NEA I also discovered that the NEA is no position was that we opposed merit out of context, half-truths, and and FAE, vast improvements have longera "professional organization pay without some analysis and re­ conclusions drawn from unsub­ been made in the last ten years, both of teachers and administrators” but strictions. Even the school boards stantiated bits of evidence. In some forteachersandtheschools in which is now a LABOR UNION. Why, that s association is opposing merit pay. cases, the author writes quotes they teach. Salaries are still too low, almost as bad as being a communist. fearing it could become a night­ without attributing them to a but at last the Governor and the legis­ Russia and China have labor unions, mare.’’ It's strange, though— person by name, which leads any lature are beginning to take steps to don’t they, not America? Reader’s Digest forgot to mention intelligent reader to wonder if any­ improve the situation. The pupil- I also discovered that all of these them. one ever really said them! teacher ratio has improved, state­ educators keep getting involved in I know I ought to listen to the wis­ Our first reaction was to treat the wide kindergarten is a reality, and political campaigns "at every level dom of the Reader’s Digest and article with the respect it’s due-by curricula guides have helped from city hall to the White House.” withdraw, butl keep thinking about ignoring it! But it seems that some teachers in all areas. Now I would have thought that was the good things that happen in edu­ of our critics across the state are Now I discover from the May issue good--we encourage our students to cation because teachers and ad­ peddling it as gospel, so we’ll re­ of the Reader's Digest that the or­ become involved--but the Reader’s ministrators work together. I guess I’ll spond. Unlike Reader's Digest, we ganization I thought was doing so Digest makes it clear we should just keep on working for change as a are attributing these excerpts much good was really the onewhich leave government and elections to member of NEA. (from local Association newsletter "spells disaster for education,’ and the experts (read "politicians ”). editorials and letters to local news­ that NEA is composed of a bunch of Even more disturbing is the fact paper editors) to the strong, proud GAE/NEA members who are fight­ ing back.

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-from an editorial in “GCAE -from the Dalton Association of does not. However, he does help THE GAE Speaks”, a newsletter from the Educators make the final decisions about pay. Gwinnett County Association of Editor: Teachers were not aware of an ap­ UPDATE Educators Teachers in Dalton were surprised peals process. Published monthly from August through Reader’s Digest has committed at the comments that appeared in the Supplements have existed for May by the Georgia Association of one of the most unethical and Reader’s Digest, a magazine which twenty years, but no one was told Educators. Publication number: 215320 irresponsible acts ever in American once could be trusted for truthful they were for classroom perform­ Carolyn Lee journalism. The facts presented in ance. Generally, they went to President Journalism. The May, 1984, edition Jim Williams contains an article "Guess Who the first paragraph give some truth, it teachers willing to do extra work on Executive Secretary Spells Disaster for Education” is just not the whole truth. A half truth committees, school programs, etc. Andy Griffin written by a senior editor. The article is worse than a complete lie. One reason teachers did not believe Associate Executive Secretary True, a few teachers in Dalton get Roger Montgomery is full of lies, misrepresentation of that classroom performance, or even Assistant Executive Secretary fact, and misquotes. It manipulates $3,000ayear in salary supplements. extra work, were supplemented was Suzanne Hamilton and twists information. Until last year (1982-83) they were because newly-hired teachers are Managing Editor For example, the article begins called supplements, then the name frequently paid more than success­ Kathy Wheeler was changed to merit pay. ful, respected, veteran teachers--a Communications Specialist with statements that I personally Mamie Butts Pearl Jefferson know are false about a merit pay plan True, teachers helped shape practice that continues in 1984. Does Norma Kinchen Raymon King in the Dalton, Georgia, public performance criteria. The teachers it seem reasonable that a new, un­ Communications Staff schools. I have discussed the plan were selected by administration, tried teacher is more meritorious than The GAE UPDATE is published as a service with a number of teachers from were not told they were determining a proven teacher? to all members by the Georgia Association criteria for merit pay, and the ad­ Teachers in Dalton believe that of Educators, 3951 Snapfinger Parkway, Dalton City and have examined an Decatur, GA 30035. 404/289 5867 or toll-free outside report on their merit pay ministration retained complete veto supplemental pay which brings 1 800 282 7142. plan. power. When some members pri­ teachers' salaries up or nearthe na­ Five dollars of annual membership dues I intend to contact Reader’s vately disagreed, they were not al­ tional average helps attract and keep entitles member to receive the UPDATE. Digest to express my outrage and I lowed to dissent from the com­ the best teachers available in Subscription to n6n-members is $6.00 per mittee's report. When elected year. Editorial office, 3951 Snapfinger urge each of you to do the same. I Georgia. The community is in­ Parkway. Decatur, GA 30035. Communica­ also urge you to cancel your sub­ teacher leaders asked questions, the terested in education and supports tions Division. Second class postage paid Board of Education did not answer, the school system. Dalton’s teachers at Decatur, GA and additional mailing scription and to tell Reader’s Digest offices. why you are doing so. If you wish to but referred them to the same ad­ see no reason for distorting the truth. ministration selecting the committee. Advertising contents should be addressed read the magazine in the future, bor­ Executive Council to the editor. Advertising rates available on row a copy. But how can Reader's True, principals do the evaluations Dalton Association of Educators request. Advertising is printed as a service most ofthe time, the superintendent Rita Wagers, President to readers; publication does not imply Digest ever be trusted again? Association endorsement. The Association Jim Nix, President reserves the right to refuse any advertising.

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A-2 MAY, 1984 - THE GAE UPDATE

Setting The Record Straight

Recent publicity regarding former TRS, including SenatorTate. system--and that’s exactly where the tive July 1,1984. That same legisla­ GAE Executive Secretary Senator At the time he left GAE, there were dispute has been, between the TRS tion which GAE supported set a cap Horace Tate’s dispute with the 18 months remaining in Senator Board, and, initially, the Attorney on the percentage salary increase Teachers Retirement System Board Tate’s legal and binding employment General of Georgia, and Senator that can be included in the calcula­ of Trustees over the proper amount of contract with GAE. The GAE Govern­ Tate. tion of TRS benefits to be received by his retirement benefits is of concern ing Board fulfilled GAE’s financial ob­ It is our understanding that all retiring members of TRS. to GAE and its members. Because of ligations to him under the terms of Senator Tate either has initiated or It is unfortunate, but not surprising, sometimes confusing, and in some that contract and, by mutual agree­ will initiate litigation on the TRS that as Senator Tate’s former em­ cases erroneous, news reports, we ment with SenatorTate, did indeed Board’s decision to reduce his retire­ ployer GAE will continue to be are compelled to set the record pay him the full amount due in less ment benefits. That action is Senator mentioned in less than a favorable straight regarding GAE’s actions and than the 18 remaining months. GAE, Tate’s right and prerogative. GAE is light as the matter of his retirement involvement in the matter. We hope like other participating employers not a party to the suit nor is GAE benefits proceeds. Be assured that the following information helps our such asyourown school board, re­ named in these proceedings in any our primary interest is and always will members to understand exactly what ported to TRS all of the required infor­ way except as Senator Tate’s former be to protect the integrity of the GAE’s role has been and continues mation including the fact that the employer. Neitherthe legality orac- Teachers Retirement System of to be in this regard. contract had been paid in full earlier curacy of GAE’s actions northe com­ Georgia and the benefits to which all Prior to becoming a GAE em­ than its initial expiration date. In addi­ pleteness of our reporting to TRS has of our retired and contributing mem­ ployee in 1970, SenatorTate was a tion, we paid the full TRS obligations ever been questioned. bers are entitled after their many contributing member of the retire­ as required by TRS. Not included among the numerous years of dedicated and loyal service ment system for many years. He had It was the TRS Board of Trustees, news reports and discussions, how­ to publiceducation and the children been an educator since 1943. As a NOT the GAE Governing Board, who ever, but certainly relevant to the en­ of this state. GAE employee, SenatorTate was, as then made the determination of what tire matter and GAE’s role therein, is We hope this information has been were other GAE employees, a con­ SenatorTate was to receive in retire­ the fact that GAE supported legisla­ useful in providing the needed clarifi­ tributor to the TRS. Such participa­ ment benefits. Questions concerning tion that was passed by the legisla­ cation and perspective to correct tion in TRS by GAE employees and the propriety, the wisdom, and/or the ture and signed by the Governor misrepresentations and distortions those of several other private organi­ legal ity of Senator Tate's retirement earlier this year which prohibits all that have been present in reports and zations was specifically provided for benefits are not within the purview of newly hired employees of GAE, the discussions of the retirement matter. in Georgia law. GAE, as the em­ GAE, nor should they be. Those Georgia School Boards Association Please don’t hesitate to contactyour ployer, also made the statutorily re­ questions must be answered for by and the other private organizations elected leaders or staff if we can be quired contributions to TRS in behalf the TRS Board and the judicial from participating intheTRS,effec­ helpful in any other way. of its employees who participated in

LETTERS

Dear Carolyn: Dear Ms. Lee, Dear Friends and Colleagues: heart of all hearts, of all the world. I never thanked you sufficiently for the I'm very grateful for inviting me to your Thank you very much for your positive re­ John Evelyn sponse to the Trust Fund that was set up for award you presented me at this year's GAE meeting and reading the essay. I also thank And furthermore, indeed, we do not re­ convention. you for the symphony tickets. My family en­ me by the Atlanta Association of Educators. ally live, Unless we have friends, I frequently hear from disgruntled read­ joyed watching the concert. May I send best Your loyal support really let me know that I surrounding us, like a firm wall against ers, but rarely hear from those who are wishes to you and your family. have true friends in Georgia. the winds of the world. pleased with my work. With sincere thanks and appreciation to I'm continuing to improve. May I ask thatyou Charles H. Towne It was truly an honor to receive GAE's you. contin ue to pray that I will be able to return to recognition. As I have covered education, Nguyen Vu Nguyen work before long. Thanks, again, and I shall continue to pray I've become increasingly convinced that it is I would like to share some words with you : for you. the number one problem facing our state. I There is in friendship, something of all Yours truly, will do the best I can to keep the issue before relations, and something about them Albert F. Vines the public. all. It Is the golden thread that ties the Any advice or input you could continue to provide. I would greatly appreciate. Thanks again, and I look forward to working with you during the upcoming year. Dear Mr. Montgomery: On behalf of Largo Tibet and the Chatham Sincerely, Savannah Public School System, we thank Jane Hansen you for the two School Bell Awards: one for Dear GAE-IPD Commission members, should go to its members who have labored Atlanta Journal and Constitution public service, and one for the school part­ On March 16,1984, the members of the long and hard because they truly believe in nership with Largo Tibet. GAE Instruction and Professional Develop­ their profession. It's always a pleasure doing school ment Commission presented me with a pla­ As I look at that beautiful plaque, I will stories, especially positive school stories que in appreciation for my years of service remember, with great fondness, the many with youngsters from the different as staff liaison with the commission. I was dedicated commission members who rep­ Dear Carolyn and Members of GAE, elementary schools around Chatham personally and professionally touched, and resent the noblest profession on earth. It was indeed an honor for me to receive County. We did not design the program with I want to thank the commission members the Georgia Teacher Hall of Fame Award I an award in mind, but we appreciate others for their thoughtfulness. Sincerely, know of no other professional organization recognizing the efforts of those of us in the In truth, however, all the credit for the Fred Broder who does so much to recognize teachers. media who find ourselves constantly on the many achievements of the commission For this, I am very thankful. GAE has always receiving end of criticism. been my professional organization and GAE Thank you very much for recognizing our m has my continued support. efforts and the efforts of the youngsters. Thank you for the lovely banquet and the Sincerely, beautiful plaque. Douglas Weathers Jane Bonner News Director WTOC-TV

A-3 MAY, 1984 - THE GAE UPDATE THE GAE UPDATE - MAY, 1984 Local and filiate News

Locals Celebrate Teacher Day USA Fulton Association Urges 10%, and Gets It As reported to GAE Communica­ to express appreciation to through a letterto local community posters and announcements made “All educators in Fulton County FCAE and GAE during the legisla­ pals, and principals was approved. the superintendent’s cabinet. Im­ tions, local Associations across the t p a r h p r Q leaders and through an editorial and to give each teacher a paper need a substantial pay raise...and tive session and urged them to in­ This increase places the beginning plementation of a full-day kinder­ state celebrated Teacher Day USA CLAYTON COUNTY EDUCA­ aired by two area radio stations. red apple to wear on Teacher Day. the key word is substantial,” as­ clude all educators in the 10% pay teacher’s salary for 1984-85 at garten program county-wide was in a variety of ways. TION ASSOCIATION distributed Prompted by CCAE, the Clarke serted Pete Harris, president of the increase. $15,708, ajumpfrom the beginning also approved. “ Our efforts at the Capitol and LAURENS COUNTY ASSOCIA­ posters to local merchants and had County Board of Education sent a MERIWETHER ASSOCIATION Fulton County Association of Edu­ After the Liaison Breakfast, Harris salary of $14,280 this year. Board a proclamation signed by the letter of appreciation to each OF EDUCATORS sent a letter to cators (FCAE) at a Liaison Break­ attended the Board’s special budget action on the buget also included a with the Board of Education paid TION OF EDUCATORS gave certifi­ each teacher from MAE President cates of thanks to every teacher and County Commission Chairperson. teacher fast with the Fulton Board of Edu­ meeting, at which the 10% salary in­ nine percent increase for educa­ off” ! concludes Harris. “ Because Shelly Thompson with a red paper FCAE members worked together, every teacher aide in their county. The Clayton Daily News featured NEWTON COUNTY ASSOCIA­ cation on April 24th. He reminded crease for teachers, media spe­ tional support personnel, and a six apple made by students. Teachers the Board of the hard work done by cialists, counselors, assistant princi- percent increase for members of we’ve made a difference.” MARIETTA EDUCATION ASSO­ CCEA’s President-elect in a story TION OF EDUCATORS had a pro­ about a day in the life of a teacher. clamation signed by Mayor Dobbs, were honored at McCrary and CIATION wrote a letter to the editor Woodbury Elementary Schools. MAE COLUMBIA COUNTY ASSOCIA­ worked with the local newspaper, encouraging readers to “Thank a also sent public service announce­ distributed radio station, and cable TV station Teacher,’’ had a proclamation TION OF EDUCATORS ments to all area radio stations and the GAE posters, asked local to get coverage, distributed the signed by Mayor Robert Flournoy, newspapers. Jr., and gave each teacher in the florists to display marquees in front GAE posters, provided refresh­ Spelling Bee system a pack of life savers of their businesses, delivered ments for all educators in their AT THE STATE LEVEL, GAE GASP Holds Annual attached to a note saying, public service announcements to schools, asked PTO’s to provide worked with Governor Joe Frank (Continued from frontpage) supervision so that teachers could “ Teachers are Lifesavers.” two local radio stations, had but­ Harris who signed a proclamation Parkman, a principal from Dough­ and the First Runner-up were: have a duty-free lunch, and worked Spring Conference GWINNETT COUNTY ASSOCIA­ tons available for principals and declaring May 9 as Teacher Day in erty County, says the participation Atlanta Daily World, GAE, AMVETS with Wendy’s to honor teachers on TION OF EDUCATORS worked PTO’s to purchase for teachers, Georgia. Our statewide news re­ sessment and intervention strate­ of the business community in the Auxiliary Post #1-Atlanta, Eastern their marquee and to provide cups The 15th Annual Spring Confer­ with various retail businesses in and worked with McDonald s to lease prompted calls from radio ence of the Georgia Association of gies in marriage and family coun- project is indicative of widespread Airlines, Encyclopaedia Britannica, the county asking them to post award each teacher with a dis­ printed with a special message. stations, including stations in Inc., First National Bank of Atlanta, The Association also made apple/ School Psychologists (GASP) was selng. A wide variety of other ses­ community interest in public edu­ GAE's Teacher Day USA poster. count coupon. Greensboro, Columbus, Albany, cation. Houghton Mifflin, Merriam Webster. ribbon badges for all teachers and held April 11-13 at St. Simons Is­ sions presented by school psy­ They also had a proclamation FULTON COUNTY ASSOCIA­ and Athens. Georgia News Net­ chologists in Georgia enhanced “ Our contributing sponsors Inc., Random House, and World distributed a poem about teaching land, Georgia. The conference pro­ signed by the County Commission TION OF EDUCATORS made but­ work, which is heard statewide, participants' skills in diagnosing Almanac. written by a local member. vided intensive inservice oppor­ demonstrate to us as educators and issued a news release to the tons for all FCAE officers and As­ taped an interview with GAE Exe­ tunities for the 240 school psy­ children's learning problems and that the business community is in­ The National Spelling Bee is sociation representatives to wear CHATHAM ASSOCIATION OF county's media outlets. cutive Director Jim Williams. One chologists in attendance to developing effective educational terested in academic achievement sponsored by Scripps-Howard and on Teacher Day and sent a greeting EDUCATORS gave apples to every MURRAY COUNTY ASSOCIA­ interested gentleman called sug­ become more effective in provid­ strategies. and is willing to recognize that will be held May 28-June 1 in card from FCAE to all teachers in teacher in the county. The activity TION OF EDUCATORS worked gesting that we contact a major ing services to Georgia’s children. New officers were installed for achievement,” assesses Parkman. Washington, D.C. Good luck, with their local newspaper, The the county. was covered in the local news­ greeting card company and recom­ Melanie! paper. Dr. Richard Kicklighter, Dr. Art the upcoming year. Faith Turner of Among those organizations con­ Chatsworth Times, which ran a CLARKE COUNTY ASSOCIA­ mend they create an appropriate Bilyeu, and Frank Smith provided Marietta is president. Dr. Don tributing prizes to the Champhion headline above the paper's banner TION OF EDUCATORS worked LAGRANGE ASSOCIATION OF card for Teacher Day--since he information regarding recent de­ Blagg of Columbus is president­ had a proclamation on May 2 saying “Teacher Appreci­ with the local outdoor advertising EDUCATORS couldn't find a card, he sent a velopments in the State Depart­ elect. Carol Haisten of Kennesaw is ation Day Scheduled May 9” -Say company to sponsor a billboard signed by Mayor Gardner Newman fondly-remembered teacher flow­ secretary. Mark Hamil of Bruns­ which got coverage in the local ment of Education. The keynote Thank You’ In Some Way To A commemorating Teacher Day, as ers instead! speaker was Dr. Don Bersoff, of wick is treasurer. Regional repre­ newspaper, distributed the GAE Local Teacher.” Other items high­ well as worked with Pepsi Cola to sentatives are Dr. Barney Brewton CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL Washington, D.C., an attorney- lighted in the paper included a distribute flyers asking community poster, stimulated radio coverage of Augusta, Claudia Sapp of Co­ Leaders Conference LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS WHO psychologist who is active in legal picture of MCAE President Eliza­ members to say “Thank You” to including a three-minute spot by lumbus, Ruth Burch-DeLoach of WORKED HARD TO MAKE SURE issues concerning the education of (Continued from front page) beth Gould with County Commis­ teachers through Pepsi’s truck the system superintendent, and Claxton, Laurel Womble of Cum- worked with the Anchor Club at TEACHERS WERE HONORED ON handicapped children. A workshop sioner Kirby Patterson signing the drivers in 11 counties in the area. by Doctors Barbara and Paul ming, and Arietta Brinson of Leadership Development Academy proclamation and urging citizens They also stimulated recognition LaGrange High School to have THEIR DAY! “ Our leadership training activi­ Mauger of Atlanta focused on as- Atlanta. and next fall’s membership cam­ ties are designed to help local lead­ paign materials. ership teams acquire the skills After a picnic lunch on the GAE necessary to tackle any problems grounds, leaders worked through which may arise and to build the CCT Lobbies for ÁDEA the afternoon reviewing the kind of local Association which is characteristics of a strong local As­ responsive to the individual and Affiliate Presidents Meet sociation, talking about the role of collective needs of members,” Real the president, and discussing how says GAE President-elect Ed to recruit local members to play a Deaton. “ The next step is the Sum­ major role in building a stronger mer Leadership Development Georgia Teachers local association. Leaders were Academy. We expect each local As­ asked to have their local leadership sociation to be represented by the Respond teams identified in time to send local president and key committee Committee Chairpersons to the chairpersons.” Last month s UpDate included a ...mind admitting to their students Summer Leadership Development « feature called “ Real Teachers Don't that “ they don’t know” sometimes. Academy in Dahlonega, August 2- Wash Chalkboards” with a request ...die; they just pass on. 4. that readers let us know what real ...retire; they just tire. Georgia teachers don’t do. Two real ...ever finish grading papers. Georgia teachers responded! Their ...wear designer clothes. ideas are printed below. ...drive new cars. Interested in Serving on the ...forget the “ pal" in principal. Real [Georgia] teachers don’t... Juanita Tipton, Marion County TRS Board of Trustees? Association of Educators ...give tests on Monday. JR m* Members of the Teachers Retire­ Nominating Committee. The Com­ ...point out the grammatical error ment System who have interest in mittee will make recommendations when a student gives them a card Real [Georgia] teachers don’t... serving on the TRS Board of to the Governor regarding appoint­ that says, “ You are the nicest person ...eat peanuts in class. Trustees should indicate their ments to the TRS Board. If you are I no.” ...send kids to dust erasers on the interest to Jerry Eller and Dan interested in an appointment to the Wright. According to recently- Board, contact: ...rememberto bring their lunch magnolia tree. Congressional Contact Team member Faye Fox talks with Congressman Ed Jenkins regarding money to school. ...ever say, “ Frankly, I don’t give a the NEA-backed American Defense Education Act (ADEA). Also representing their educator collea­ enacted legislation, Eller and Wright were elected at the GAE Jerry Eller Dan Wright ...sweat when the temperature in an 1983-84 Council of Affiliates President Jane Kelly (standing) leads a discussion about me gues in Washington the week of May 7th to lobby for ADEA were Glenn Grissett, president of the 1166 Carlisle Ave. 827 Burchill St., S.W. unairconditioned classroom reaches Annette Schroeder Bramblett purpose of the group and how GAE services can benefit affiliated organizations. The Council met Atlanta Association of Educators, and GAE Field Services Director Evelyn Smith. A House vote on Spring Convention as GAE's repre­ Macon, GA 31204 Atlanta, GA 30310 sentatives to the TRS Board (h) 912-246-7954 90 degrees. Forsyth County April 28 at GAE Headquarters and invited other special area education organizations to attend. ADEA is expected in early September. (h) 404-758-7540

A-4 A-5 THE GAE UPDATE - MAY, 1984

1 Let's Talk Politics!

$40,640.28 Collected for Political Action Reminders

The recent GAE-PACE/NEA-PAC Fundraising Drive raised a grand NEA-PAC Endorsement Procedures call for delegates to this summer’s total of $40,640.28 to help elect friends of education to state and federal NEA Convention to consider the endorsement of a candidate for Presi­ offices. GAE members are congratulated for their hard work and under­ dent of the United States. Your local Association's Convention delegates standing that educational excellence depends in great measure on the and the State-at-Large Delegates listed elsewhere in this Update will be women and men elected to political office. representing you. Let them know what you think! Local Associations reaching orexceeding theirfundraising goals were GAE-PACE Committee members will consider recommendations for Dalton, Walker, Towns, Union, Baldwin, Jasper, Warren, Sumter, Webs­ endorsements of candidates for state office on June 25th. Endorsement ter, Dooly, Bulloch, McIntosh, and Marietta. Congratulations! recommendations are to be initiated by local Association political action Qne-hundred-twentv Contributors across the state qualified as committees. Are you a GAE-PACE/NEA-PAC Contributor? Now’s the PACESETTERS by donating a total of $60 or more--$40 to GAE-PACE and time to get involved in the endorsement process! $20 to NEA-PAC. Thanks! EiQhtv-three Contributors dug deep into their pockets and came up with the $100 to qualify them as DIAMOND CLUB MEMBERS. Many thanks!

Spring Convention Delegates Approve GAE Referendum Position

Delegates to the 1984 GAE Spring Convention April 5-7 voted to oppose a referendum vote on a Constitutional amendment which would make the State Superintendent of Schools an appointed rather than elected posi­ tion. The General Assembly recently took action to place the question on the ballot when the General Elections are held in November. GAE's position to oppose the State Superintendent's appointment by the Gover­ nor is because the State Board of Education members are currently appointed by the Governor, and to make the State Superintendent an appointed position could take away any voice that citizens may have in setting policies governing public schools. All authority would virtu­ ally be vested in the administrative branch of state government. Expect to see GAE’s active involvement in opposing this issue as election time draws near.

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Theme: A Strong Georgia Needs Strong Public Schools —This book obiectively and realistically covers: how to recognize August 2-4, 1984 abuse and neglect . . . the reporting process . . . validation of suspected abuse . helping the abused child in the classroom . . . characteris­ North Georgia College tics of abusive or neglectful parents . . . what teachers can do about prevention. Case histories, extensive bibliography, and descriptions Dahlonega of numerous resources available to teachers make this newest NEA Cynthia Crosson Tower Professional Library publication the handbook for all teachers. is assistant professor and Local Association Presidents, Treasurers, and Key Committee coordinator o f the Human Authoritative. Accurate. Comprehensive. Services Program, Fitchburg More than SOO educator« served a« the Review Board fo r Child A b u t and Neglect Su other Chairpersons are invited to attend. Make sure your local Association State College. Massachu­ disiinguuhed consultant« contributed a comprehensive perspective m the F oreword They are setts. She has had extensive Hilda B M in koff president . American School Counselor Association Becky J Smith, presi­ dent. Association (or the Advancement o f Health Educatnn AAHPtRD. Annette Hetser Ficker. is represented. . .better yet, volunteer to get involved by contacting experience in writing and Vf D C hildren s Hospital National Medical C enter A lfred Alschuler clinical pavchotoftist your Local Association President or GAE UniServ Director! conducting training programs and professor ot education. University o f Massachusetts Deborah Bacon president National about child abuse and Association o f School Nurses. IncVNEA: and Isadora Hare senior staff associate National Association o f Social W orkers neglect, and is a frequent consultant on the subiect GAE's Seventh Annual Leadership Development Academy.. .because for schools and social workers. Send y o u r o r d e r foe ORDER we also believe that strong public schools need a strong Association! NBA Protfeaaional L ib r a r y , P O Bo* 509. Wes« Haven. CT 06516 FORM C h ild A buae a n d N eglect: A Te a c h e r's H a n d b o o k NEA GUARANTEE Jus« ch e c k v o u r p re fe re n c e b e lo w Child Abuse and Neglect ( q u a n tity )------p a p e rb a c k e d itio n . S7.9S (Stock #0 82 6 X-OO-JI is totally guaranteed by NEA. (quant it v I ______cloth edition S14.9S (Stock #0827 6-00^1 If. fo r any reason, you find OR Charge to m y □ V isa Card ^ Mastercard this book is less than w e sav □ Remittance enclosed just return vour copy NRA pays postage Card num* * r ------Lap date _ and well refund vour money: 'Signature! no questions asked' You (Postage and handling m ust be satisfied charge w ill be added)

A-6. MAY, 1984 - THE GAE UPDATE Representing You...... ON THE GAE-PACE COMMITTEE Elections Committee will hold a alphabetical order with their classifi­ 17. Carolyn W. Lee, classroom hearing and the GAE Governing cation and local Association. teacher, Carroll County GAE-PACE and NEA-PAC Contri­ Board will make the final decision 1. Betty J. Adams, classroom 18. Alton Mattox, classroom butors in Governing Board Dis­ on the contested issues. A run-off teacher, Union County teacher, Houston County tricts Six and Ten will be election is currently being held in 2. Karen L. Ball, classroom 19. Gail McBride, classroom represented on the GAE-PACE District Two between Wendell L. teacher, Cook County teacher, Gwinnett County Committee by Joan Neal of Fayette Prince of Grady County and Peg- 3. Sally Berger, classroom 20. Barbara J. McCay, classroom County (District Six) and Bill gye S. Stewart of Worth County. In teacher, Fulton County teacher, Gwinnett County 21. James E. Nix, Jr., classroom Bedford of Baldwin County (Dis­ District Seven, a run-off election is 4. Billy Bice, supervisor, Bulloch County teacher, Gwinnett County trict Ten). Since the two candidates being held between Phyllis Flanery 22. Dana Pelfrey, student, West ran unopposed for the positions, and Joy Frerichs, both of Whitfield 5. Jounida T. Bradley, class­ room teacher, Towns County Georgia College no balloting by Contributors was County. Results of the run-off elec­ 6. Judy G. Carter, classroom 23. EdwinaD. Robinson, class­ necessary and the two were de­ tions will be available May 28th. teacher, Clarke County room teacher, Dougherty County clared elected by acclamation by 7. Eubie Lee Crosby, classroom 24. Cheryl Sarvis, classroom the GAE-PACE Committee. ...AT THE NEA CONVENTION teacher, Glynn County teacher, Thomas County 8. Jenna Lee Cummings, class­ 25. John W. Scott, classroom The recent election of State-at- room teacher, Polk County teacher, Atlanta City ...ON THE GAE GOVERNING Large Delegates completed the 9. William F. Cummings, class­ 26. Roger Sharrock, classroom BOARD roster of State Delegates repre­ room teacher, Polk County teacher, Richmond County senting you this summer at the 10. Ed Deaton, supervisor, 27. Anne Sheppard, classroom At press time, two candidates for NEA Convention. Listed below are Muscogee County teacher, Carroll County District Director have won their 11. Jerry Eller, classroom 28. Frances Shumake, classroom those elected and those attending teacher, O.D.E. seats, one election has been con­ by virtue of their positions as mem­ teacher, Bibb County 12. Mary C. Ford, classroom 29. Eleanor Sikes Taylor, class­ tested, and two Districts are hold­ bers of the GAE Governing Board. room teacher, Bibb County ing run-off elections. The results teacher. Atlanta City By action of the Governing Board 13. Lenny Forti, classroom 30. Daniel W. Wright. Jr., class­ thus far: Jim Nix of Gwinnett and provisions of the new GAE Con­ teacher, Fulton County room teacher, Cobb County County will represent members in stitution, District Directors are no 14. Faye Fox, classroom teacher, 31. Gloria W. Wright, classroom Governing Board District Four. longer elected as State-at-Large De­ Dalton City teacher, Atlanta City Gwen Rountree had no opposition legates at the same time they are 15. Charlie A. Hicks, retired 32. Julia Wright, classroom so was declared elected by accla­ elected to the Board (beginning with 16. Nathaniel H. Ingram, class­ teacher, Chatham County mation as District Ten Director. the 1984 District Director elections). room teacher, Atlanta City The election of Mary Adams, Mus­ Those Directors elected as dele­ cogee County, District Three, has gates prior to 1984 will be allowed to been contested by candidate Ollie serve the terms to which they were Tarver. The GAE Credentials and elected. Delegates are listed in

The 1984 NEA Convention Excellence and Equity /— Elementary, Secondary \ and Post Secondary Teaching, Administration, Guidance & Education Specialists in Education Nationwide Job A report by NEA's Blue Ribbon and women by NEA's Human and Listings Task Force on Excellence in Educa­ Civil Rights is set for June 26-27 at Weekly Computerized tion will highlight NEA's 122nd the Radisson South Hotel in Bloom­ Bulletins Annual Meeting June 29-July 4 in ington. The program will include For Subscription Information 307-856-0170 M-F Minneapolis. training sessions on power analysis, or send self addressed stamped envelope to: "I expect the debate on the Task organizational leadership, stress NATIONAL EDUCATION Force to be spirited and healthy,” management, and interpersonal re­ SERVICE CENTER 221A Dept. GA says NEA President Mary Hatwood lations as well as a series of work­ East Main, Riverton, WY 82501 > Futrell. “ I also expect NEA to come shops on child abuse. Comparable forth with the most carefully rea­ worth, classroom discipline, the cur­ soned and pedagogically sound rent status of civil rights and other statement yet on excellence in topics will also be discussed. education” . A one-day conference on June 28 Theme of the convention--which at the Leamington Hotel in Minne­ will be attended by more than 7,000 apolis will include sessions on

( —— ------elected delegates--is titled:'' Excel­ teacher evaluation, teacher testing, Attention, Student GAE Members! lence and Equity in Education.” Dele­ and newdirections in teacher educa­ gates will deal with issues ranging tion by NEA Instructional and Profes- Do You Have A from equity and excellence to sinal Development. Theodore Sizer, Teaching Job Yet? teacher certification standards. author of “Horace's Compromise: The NEA Blue Ribbon Task Force The Dilemma of the American High If so, let us know! has been studying the spate of edu­ S c h o o lwill give the keynote YOUR NEW LOCAL ASSOCIATION WILL WANT TO WELCOME cation reports issued during the past address. YOU INTO THE GAE FAMILY. year and has conducted a series of. A variety of other groups-among conferences and meetings to solicit them NEA-Retired and the Student If you have a teaching job (or a fairly firm prospect!) for next fall, please complete the information requested below and mail the opinions of students, teachers, Program-will conduct conferences it to GAE, Attn: Loy Fulford, 3951 Snapfinger Parkway, Decatur, school administrators, college au­ prior to the opening session of the GA 30035. Thanks! thorities, and business executives. Representative Assembly on July 1. Otherconvention activities will in­ GAE’s State-at-Large Delegates to Name_____.______clude programs to raise dollars for the NEA Convention are listed else­ Current Address ------—------NEA-PAC, NEA's independent politi­ where in this UpDate. They will join cal action arm. Delegates will actu­ those delegates elected by local As­ ally be holding their own race in an sociations to represent your wishes I am currently a student a t------event dubbed: ‘‘Running forOffice- at the Convention. GAE members NEA-PAC 1984.” It features two should address their thoughts and I expect to be employed with (school system) events: A 10 kilometer road race for concerns to these delegates. ______(school) ______“ serious” runners and a one-mile GAE’s delegates will also find time race-walk for those who prefer~or to enjoy the Georgia Breakfast and Summer Address______require--more leisurely recreation. Georgia Night. The 1984-85 GAE A two-day pre-convention confer­ officers will also be installed. ence on the concerns of minorities

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