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Welcome to the Iditarod Education Association home page. NEA-Alaska Delegate Assembly The Alaska-NEA consists of over 13,000 members. One delegate is allowed for each 24 members. Iditarod is allowed one delegate. Never-the-less, as a voice for an area that is geographically larger than the State of Ohio, I felt a tremendous responsiblity to be heard. The Delegate Assembly decides the official policies, procedures, and priorities for the upcoming year. There were approximately 250-300 people in attendance. I sponsored two major proposals concerning items here in rural Alaska: The No Child Left Behind Act and Rural Teacher Housing. There was quite a bit of debate on these. In fact, Rural Teacher Housing had failed in committee meetings and required a 2/3 majority to pass in the General Assembly. I had my work cut out for me. Please click here to find out the results of that vote and other issues. I also want to thank Joan O'Neil, formerly of Anvik, and Rich Kromberg, former President NEA-Alaska for their support for rural issues. And, my sincere thanks for my constituents who have allowed me this opportunity to serve. Respectfully, Michael Edison |