November 2002 NEA Today Table of Contents

Cover Story:
Navigating Religion in the Classroom 

Educators are teaching about religion, respecting the First Amendment call for a separation of church and state--and keeping their own faith.

Debate

Should we play down varsity sports?

'Professionals Deserve Respect'

The school year opens with disputes over competitive pay, health care, and professional respect. A snapshot from a Rhode Island strike. . .

The More You Learn, The More You Earn

Paraeducators in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, are making their work a profession--thanks to collective bargaining and a state law.

Taxing Times for Public Education

Your school system's fiscal woes are shared by other districts across the nation. Here's the bigger economic picture.

Interview

Urban League President Hugh B. Price sounds a call for school activism.

In Focus

Students learn the lessons of labor by 'becoming' workers, employers.

Learning

Better IDEAs from frontline educators.

First Five Years

Hawaii program turns cultural traditions into classroom strategies.

Reading

Pat Heck's reading and mentoring club helps students discover their love for literacy.

Inside Scoop

The prescription for closing the achievement gap is tough--and causing plenty of worry.

ESP

Michigan ESPs fight privatization plan.

Wired

Putting a Filter on the Internet

Letters

Readers react to previous issues of NEA Today.

President's Viewpoint
A Respect Shortage

There has been a lot of talk about a teacher shortage. But what's really in short supply is respect for teachers.

My Turn

Is education about developing brains or bestowing parchments?

Health & Fitness

Helping students feel good about their school--and themselves--takes work. But the payoff can be rewarding.

Money

Staying on the Right Financial Track

People

The Need for Speed

Resources

Digital media support lessons that adapt to each child's learning needs.

In the Light Lane

Tiger Beats All