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GOOD NEWS IN LAUREL BAY CASE

Thanks to the efforts of FEA's Stateside Region, Management has agreed to pay back pay, with interest, and restore leave to educators after weather make-up days were improperly scheduled during spring break. Read FEA Stateside's Legal Update on the issue here.

REIMBURSEMENT FOR RAT TRAVEL

DODDS bargaining unit members are urged to submit requests for RAT reimbursement ASAP, even if you were previously told you would not be reimbursed because you purchased your tickets last spring BEFORE receiving orders. If you are denied, let FEA know. Read FEA's legal update on the issue for more info.

CUTS TO SUBS WILL COST STUDENTS LEARNING TIME

DoDEA students will lose upwards of a week of classroom learning time each school year under management's plan to eliminate subs during BAS testing.

Read FEA's press release and fact sheet on the BAS issue to learn more.

SY 17-18 SALARY ORGANIZERS

Downloadable salary organizers for both DDESS and DODDS can be found at this page.

August FEA Journal Now Online

FEA fights management cuts to BAS subs; federal employees facing multiple attacks; breaking down your dues; NEA member portal coming; much more!
Read the August FEA Journal in PDF format

FEA Filing Grievance Over RAT Reimbursements

posted June 1, 2017
If you purchased tickets BEFORE you received your RAT orders for this summer, DoDEA is threatening to not reimburse you for your travel. Read the Association's update on the grievance we are filing and complete the information form included with that update by June 14, 2017, to be sure you are included in the grievance.
NOTE: The deadline to submit your info to FEA has been extended until June 16, 2017. Please be sure to submit your info before departing for the summer.

Learn more about the grievance and obtain the form to be completed by clicking here.

SY 17-18 CALENDAR

The school year 2017-2018 calendar for DODDS Europe and Pacific has been finalized. View it here

Hatch Act Information

Visit this page to learn more about the Hatch Act and find examples of activities allowed and prohibited under the law.
Hatch Act Do's and Don'ts

FEA HCR Newsletter and other HCR Info

View the latest issue of The Advocate, the monthly newsletter of FEA's Human and Civil Rights Program, and find other resources by clicking here.

FEA Social Media

FEA members (and anyone else) can follow FEA on Facebook and Twitter. We remind members these are public forums and should not be used to solicit or share legal advice. Members should always begin the process of seeking legal advice and services by contacting their local association representative and not share or reveal any personal information, particularly information pertaining to legal situations, on any public forum or social media site.

As always, we encourage our members to use these resources courteously and professionally.

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CALL ATTENTION TO PAY PROBLEMS

IMPORTANT -- Do not download or forward this information while on government time or while using government equipment. Also, do not forward this information to any government email account, such as DoDEA Outlook mail.
Under guidance from the FEA Board of Directors, FEA Europe General Counsel/UniServ Bill Freeman has developed a letter writing campaign, aimed at bringing the numerous pay and collection issues DoDEA employees face to the attention of Congress and Pentagon leaders. Please use the link below to access information from Bill Freeman and share your stories/concerns with the decision makers suggested by Bill. Please avoid doing so, however, while on government property, while using government owned computer equipment, or while on government time.

Click here to learn more about writing decision makers in an effort to raise awareness of pay problems

Teaching Channel: Videos that Inspire Teaching

The Teaching Channel website offers a growing library of short videos to inspire K-12 teaching. These video lessons - in English language arts, math, science, and history/social sciences - include lesson objectives, questions to consider, homework ideas, and more.

Free registration provides access to:

Highlights of skilled teachers teaching a lesson, such as Kick Me: Making Vocabulary Interactive

Tips and tricks for new teachers, such as Attention Getting Signals: One Spot and Planning Full Days & Practicing Fast Facts

Featured "Amazing Classrooms," such as Building Community in a Multi-Language Classroom

See the Welcome to Teaching Channel video.

Updates for our Members

Read the FEA President's Report and link to other updates for FEA members here.