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Dropout Prevention:
A Tale of Three Sisters

There is one fundamental question for the Pele sisters this year: Will they stay in school, or won’t they? Dive into our first story in a series on dropout prevention.

Related Material:
 NEA's Position on Dropout Prevention
 NEA's 12-Point Action Plan
 The Dropout Directive

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Asian Leaders Release Guide to Public Education for Immigrant Students
(PDF, 11MB)
NEA supports the rights of all youth regardless of immigration status to attend public schools without fear of discrimination. That's why we applaud the National Korean American Service and Education Consortium and the Korean Resource Center for their "Access to Public Education Guide." It's aimed at helping undocumented students understand state laws that govern their access to education at all levels.
 
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NEA Uses College Football to Build Community Partnerships
meacseacchallenge.jpgThe “MEAC/SWAC Challenge” will serve as NEA’s next venue for reaching out to minorities. Historically black universities, Jackson (Fla.) State and Hampton (Va.) will represent schools in the Southwestern and Mid-Eastern athletic conferences. They face off August 31 in Orlando -- and we’ll be there -- helping build support for public education. NEA will sponsor a “Step Show” and be on hand to promote college affordability for all students.
NEA Partners with the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)
08nabelogo.gifNABE has demonstrated leadership and shares our goal of providing a great public school for every child. It's the only national professional organization devoted to representing bilingual learners and educators. 
Help NEA Meet Its $1 Million Pledge to Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Recent Letters
Letter to President Bush with concerns about the continuing genocide in Darfur
Letter to the Hawaiian delegation supporting the Native Hawaiian Recognition Act
Letter to U.S. Senate in Support of DREAM Act Oct. 23, 2007
Letter to U.S. House and Senate Education Committees supporting 'multiple measures in NCLB Aug. 2. 2007
Letter to U.S. Senate in Support of DREAM Act July 16, 2007
Letter to U.S. House of Representatives in Support of Possible Hate Crimes Amendment on DoD Bill July 16, 2007
Letter to U.S. House Supporting College Cost reduction and Applauding AAPI serving institution designation July 10, 2007

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English Language Learners
Some young English language learners brush up on their skills in this slideshow, which offers tips for helping children in your classroom master the English language.

 

 

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NEA Conference Seeks to Improve Native American Student Achievement

Educators put their heads together last week in North Carolina to discuss challenges and potential solutions to obstacles that impede quality education for these students. Whether they live in cities, reservations, or rural areas, studies show that cultural disconnect is part of the reason for the achievement gap.
Asian American Students Struggling under NCLB (PDF)

The method used under NCLB to classify Asian students fails to recognize that Asian-American learners are not homogeneous in terms of academic performance. Despite the "model minority" myth, some groups -- especially ELLs aren't getting the resources they need to succeed, according to a new Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund report.
NEA Report Dismisses Grim View of Black Student Achievement  
Some of nation’s most prestigious colleges are reporting higher graduation rates for blacks than for whites. And, black high school graduates have closed the gap with white students in the percentage completing a mid-level curriculum. Ajuan Mance, Associate Professor of English at Mills College in California, says the media overlooks these gains because "Black people only become visible when they’re perceived as underachievers or in crisis."
Digital TV Transition May Adversely Affect Minority Communities
Equal access to local and national communications resources is a necessity. NEA and our partner, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights want to help low-income families, the elderly, minorities, and individuals with disabilities make the switch to digital television February 2009 and spread the word about coupons for converter box purchases.
NEA has more on the converter box coupon program.
NEA, Tom Joyner Foundation Partner for Teacher Quality and Recruitment

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NEA Launches Spanish-Language Radio Spots to Encourage Parental Involvement
08tstalogo.jpgOur Texas affiliate is using the airwaves  -- on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border -- to encourage Hispanic parents to get involved in their children's education. "A student's success doesn't just depend on grades, it depends on you." The ad also stresses that kids' academic advancement, future earning power, and potential for a secure lifestyle improve dramatically when parents are in the picture.
uniformchanged_Hatian3.gifNEA Launches Campaign Aimed at Africans and Caribbeans, Names 'Ambassadors'
We know that caregivers of all children have their best interests at heart. Here's a look at our newest outreach effort aimed at Africans and Caribbeans.

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