What do you actually get from being a DEC member? This week, we break it down: your contract, your legal protection, your professional development, and your collective voice.

DEC membership means:

• A negotiated contract with salary, benefits, and working conditions
• $1 million professional liability insurance through IEA/NEA
• Access to 300+ free professional development courses
• A seat at the table when the district makes decisions
• 750 educators standing together

This is your union. It works better when you're in it.

Kingsley is closing. Willard TWI is closing. Here's what District 65 educators need to know—and what you can actually do about it.

In this episode:

• Kingsley closure: How teacher assignments actually work (state law, contract, tenure—not applications)
• Willard TWI: Families and educators still waiting for answers
• What's quieted down and what's still coming on the budget
• Four things you can do this week

DEC is at the table fighting for you. If you have questions about your situation, talk to your building rep.