May 2003 NEA Today Table of Contents

Cover Story:
No Child Left Behind?

The federal "No Child Left Behind Act" is leaving educators in a bind. To learn about the law's shortcomings, what that means to you, and how educators can work with NEA to bring about change, see NEA Today's special report

Debate

Should high school start at 9 a.m.?

Layoffs: Our Role Isn't to Roll Over

NEA state affiliates fight for education funding and confront teacher and ESP layoffs

Use My Story, But Not My Name

Colombian educators face threats, kidnapping, and even death for their union efforts

Thrown to the Wolves

After his district suspended him for speaking out, a Texas teacher returns to the classroom with the help of his local Association

Rights Watch

High-stakes tests spawn high-stakes lawsuits

Want to Be a Scientist?

Colorado mentoring program encourages minority students to pursue science careers

Landing That First Job

Planning, preparation, and persistence help new grads land their first teaching jobs

ESP

ESPs on Maryland's coast organize to win better benefits, pay, and working conditions

Wired

Connect with High-Speed Internet

Letters

Readers react to previous issues of NEA Today

President's Viewpoint: Great Public Schools for Every Child

It has a catchy and misleading name--"The No Child Left Behind Act"--but it is deeply flawed

The Problem with Mold

Mold problems are wreaking havoc on schools--and making students and school personnel sick

People

Colorado member Stacy Kuhn puts women on the fast track in the male-dominated sport of auto racing

Resources

Giving--And Getting Back

In the Light Lane

Radio Waves

Books by NEA Members Online

Books by NEA members online.