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As we say goodbye to 2009, it's important to take time to evaluate our performance in the past year--as well as set goals for the year ahead. NEA President Dennis Van Roekel recounts some of NEA's major achievements in 2009 and sets the focus for the upcoming months.

ESEA reauthorization is on the horizon. Find out what the Secretary of Education and other policy makers have planned for education and share your own ideas at www.neatodayaction.org.