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Our Working Conditions are Students' Learning Conditions: Professional Advocacy and Collaboration
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 610
It’s no secret that being an educator in 2026 is a challenge. When our working conditions are strained, our students' learning conditions suffer. This session is for any educator—not just building reps or ARs—who want to use their professional voice and move from frustration to collaborative problem-solving.

We will explore how to use the power of our collective voice. This isn't about creating conflict; it’s about tapping into our own educator power using the Negotiated Agreement as a shared roadmap to build a climate of trust and mutual respect with administration.


In this session, we will:
Identify the Power of Voice: Learn how education workers can join together and use their strength to impact the workplace, improving learning conditions for students.
Navigate the Policies: Use the Negotiated Agreement & Board Policies to advocate for the working conditions educators deserve so they can meet their students' needs.
Practice Solutions-Based Dialogue: Practice scenarios for professional communication regarding building-level challenges and opportunities.
Initiate Collaboration: Explore methods to set a tone of mutual respect with administration to create a positive learning environment for all students.



Speakers
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Angie Powers

Olathe NEA President, Olathe Public Schools
A veteran educator of 25 years, Angie has taught English Language Arts, Creative Writing, and AVID in a classroom, from a cart, and online. She currently serves as our Olathe NEA President but has served on the Board of Directors for Kansas NEA and NEA.
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 610
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