Spring 2013

Cover Story

Professional learning is about raising performance levels—for teachers and students. Find out how learning teams and job-embedded collaboration make a difference.

Editor’s Note

President’s Viewpoint

Feature Stories

Aging Buildings

Harmful to All
Shivering in a 40-degree classroom, kindergartners in Reading, Pa., exemplify some 14 million students who attend public schools that pose health risks. It’s time to act.

Mentoring

You're Not Alone
Guidance from a caring, skilled mentor can provide new teachers with much-needed support.

‘Right to Work’ hurts everyone.
Despite the misleading name, right-to-work laws weaken unions, silence employees, and make it tougher for educators to negotiate better learning and working conditions.

Student Life

Disabled Students Speak Out
They just want to be included. A sixth grader and a future teacher explain how educators can meet physically challenged students’ needs.

Federal Funds Ending
As School Improvement Grants from the U.S. Department of Education run out, the work of NEA Priority Schools continues.

This is Your Association

Edvoices

ESP of the Year

What I’ve Learned

Education Support Professionals

Extra Credit

Works4Me