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COVER STORY


Your Pictures

A Year in the Life of an Educator
We asked you to send us your photos from the school year-and did you ever! From the classroom to the football field, the science lab and the playground, your eyes captured the scenes that touch our hearts and minds.

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Talk Back
Letters to the editor.
Editor's Note - A Day in the Life
Up Front
Education news and trends.
Spy Games
Who's watching you? Not just your students, it turns out. Take a closer look at that black box hanging from your classroom ceiling.
Going Public
The silver lining in the economic downturn may be the growing number of families turning from private to public schools.
Union Busting - Walking the Line
It sounds like something out of The Sopranos -- the intimidator who comes to your workplace and throws his weight around.
Try This - Get Them to Try Something New
You don't have to get your kids excited about every new concept -- but you do have to get them interested. Check out the tricks your colleagues use.
President's Viewpoint - Dennis on the Go
State Report
Saving cafeteria jobs, the Free Choice Act targeted, plus our report card.
In Your Words - What was your most embarrassing classroom moment?
There are some red faces out there in our schools!
Q&A With Education Secretary Arne Duncan
What's the new Secretary of Education saying about you?
ESP - Curing Sick Building Syndrome
Spring cleaning! It's serious stuff for healthy schools.
Rights Watch
Did the principal really ask that girl to disrobe over an aspirin?!
The Guide to Parent Teachers
When your job as teacher makes you a better parent, too.
In Person
A computer support specialist and roller coaster connoisseur; and an elementary school teacher/bat rehabilitator.
Last Bell - Pride and Regret
Reaching one student, but not another.

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07/01/09 - Fan of NEA

Great article

06/17/09 - Pat

I support Douglas Ward's position that all students who learn another language enhance their understanding and acceptance of those with other cultures.

05/29/09 - lee lyon

unsubscribe me to your publications

05/27/09 - Keith

I agree that being bilingual should not be a requirement. I do feel though it is important for individuals to keep there heritage strong and learn a language if it is what they want to learn. We have enough to teach them already without adding more to the busy students day.


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