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We're Fighting for the Right to a Great Public SchoolNEA President Reg Weaver recalls the passion for teaching he’s felt over a 30-year career: “There’s no feeling like seeing children’s eyes brighten up as they discover a world of opportunity.” He reminds listeners in his 60-second May radio spot that we're a team fighting for great public schools -- including smaller class sizes, adequate funding, and access to a rigorous curriculum -- for every child.
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NEA members, leaders, and officials are in the news.
An NEA venue for best pedagogical practices:
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Michelle Menard of Las Vegas likes to travel in the summer, but this year she'll be batting for the NEA All-Stars in the game of politics. If our team wins, life will be better next season: More money! Less testing! Hooray for the kids, and for us!
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NCLB: Hear Voices from the Classroom
Teachers have a lot to say about how the No Child Left Behind Act has changed what goes on in the classroom. Head's up: It's not for the better. Read their stories.
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Consolidating School Districts Can Mean a New Contract and Lost Benefits
Illinois custodian Dave Arnold in his recent column warns educators that when districts merge current contracts can be voided. He tells them what to look for in a combined agreement including sick days, vacation pay, health insurance, and more. He also warns readers that working out seniority in joined districts can be tricky.
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Learn More about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs)
From Tiger Woods to Vera Wang, let's take time to recognize the contributions AAPIs have made to our society. Our collection of lessons introduces students to the origins, histories, and cultures within these populations.
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Urge Congress to provide the funding needed for great public schools.
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Members Hit Campaign Trail with Team NEA
