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Reg Weaver said, "Sen. Barack Obama's proposed education and economic policies are exactly what we need to begin fixing and improving our public schools."Obama last week addressed attendees at the 98th annual National Urban League Conference in Orlando, Fla. He set the record straight on where he stands versus John McCain in regard to education and the country's economic future.
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An NEA venue for best pedagogical practices:
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Joe Harner in 1972 was a custodian at Brownstown Elementary in Illinois. He guessed that new kindergarten teacher Janice Soldner could use some extra muscle sliding her desk across the classroom. He introduced himself and said, "Let's do this job together." He helped smooth her path that first year. And their friendship has grown over the past 36 years.
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Why NCLB Must Be Fundamentally Overhauled
In the six years since the enactment of NCLB, its many policy flaws, false assumptions, unintended consequences, and botched implementation have become all too apparent.
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The Guide...to After School
You can maintain a healthy social life outside the teacher's lounge. Without a lot of money. Check out these after-school programs for fun-loving adults.
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First Day Organization & Confidence
"After ten years of teaching, I still get nervous on the first day of school," says one high school English teacher. But she has a detailed plan for that first day, which helps her remain calm and in control and set the right tone for the rest of the year.
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Urge Congress to provide the funding needed for great public schools.
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