: October 2009
Cover Story
Turning the Page
“Being literate today means more than reading words on a printed page,” says Arkansas teacher Tara Seale. In this new century, NEA members are turning to digital tools—blogs, wikis, videos, and social media—to initiate higher levels of student engagement.
Also see Beyond the Stacks for a look at the new role of the school librarian in the digital age.
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| Caption This! Try your hand at cartoon captioning. |
| Up Front Education news and trends. |
| Try This What do you do about out-of-control kids? |
| President's Viewpoint Health care reform. |
| Leading the Way Two new NEA leaders working together, from worlds apart. |
| In Your Words Best reads before graduation. |
| Privateer Exposed Survey helps support professionals end bus outsourcing in Illinois. |
| Arthur from PBS Talks to NEA Today PBS for Breast Cancer Awareness month will air a special episode of the hit children’s series to help children cope when someone they know has cancer, like Arthur’s beloved ESP and lunch lady, Mrs. MacGrady. The episode will feature Lance Armstrong. |
| Rights Watch Strip searches for students? Court says no way. |
| The Power of One Thousands of gay and questioning students are dropping out of school -- but you can help keep them there. |
| Retail Offenders Where you spend your money can sometimes work for or against you. |
| If I Wrote the Law... As reauthorization approaches, it's your turn to share your ideas for reforming NCLB. |
| Intersection of Church and State Religious groups are partnering with public schools to improve student achievement. |
| The Guide to Money Five things you should know about money. |
| Last Bell: Steaming Ahead in Chattanooga Closing achievement gaps, one student at a time. |
