Harney School Improvement: MMM

We have obtained samples of math textbooks for your school district to review in this Math adoption year. We have scheduled a viewing dates from January 4th-January 15th. We ask that you please call ahead to make a viewing appointment as the public meeting room is in use on several occasions and that is where the texts are placed. Also, on the calendar for the 15th is a tremendous training offered by OrRTIi as sent previously in an email. This is your chance to get a 2 for the price of 1 deal if you attend both!!! Have a great and restful holiday break!

Signup for textbook viewing and RTIi training on January 15th here!!!

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Dear Mr. President

http://www.ed.gov/essa

This Message from Congressman Greg Walden:

Great news this week for teachers! I am proud to report that legislation I supported to provide permanent tax relief for teachers has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and was signed into law. This legislation will provide relief and certainty to help ease some of the financial burden for educators who all too often reach into their own pockets to purchase books, arts and craft supplies, pencils, and more for their students.

On Thursday, December 17, the House passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Among other tax-saving policies for middle-class families, this bill permanently extends and expands a provision in the tax code allowing educators to deduct up to $250 for out-of-pocket expenses each year. Additionally, the tax credit will be expanded to cover professional development and allowed to increase over the years for inflation. The tax credit expired at the beginning of the year, and without House action the deduction would not have been available for 2015.

Research by the National School Supply and Equipment Association found that over 92% of teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies, totaling $1.6 billion each year. Teachers who selflessly buy these supplies without expecting to be paid back deserve to be recognized for going above and beyond for their students.

This bill gives needed recognition to educators who dedicate their own time and resources to better serve our students, and I am glad to see it become law. Please know that I will continue working for solutions that provide teachers the flexibility and certainty they need for success in the classroom.

Best regards,

Greg Walden

U.S. Representative

Oregon's Second District

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