Real Zingers
Tackling everyday discipline problems that make your classroom crazy. Managing a classroom has never been easy, but educators say the challenge is more profound than ever. Is it possible to tackle the trouble spots, keep your sanity, and affirm the power of kids, too? NEA members offer a roadmap.

Teacher Stress
Stress--we all deal with it. But research shows educators may face more than their fair share. Find out what all that worry and hard work could be doing to your health and how you can get a handle on it.

Classroom and Society
A group of Milwaukee educators develops an innovative magazine full of lesson plans and strategies to help teachers address social issues in the classroom.

World Literacy
Testing and literacy issues are challenging educators and their unions worldwide. In an NEA Today interview, Fred van Leeuwen, secretary-general for Education International, tells why.

Retracing History
If Sacagawea had shown them the way, these California educators wouldn't look so confused. Follow three Napa teachers as they retrace the path of the legendary expedition led by Lewis and Clark.

Getting Organized
Nearly 73 percent of eligible teachers, ESPs, and administrators belong to Tennessee's Blount County Education Association. Find out how this local maintains its numbers and plans to keep on growing.

Spotlight
In Pennsylvania's longest running contract dispute, members of the Somerset Area Education Association are fighting a battle that could impact their region.

ESP
ESP mentors in New Jersey and Maryland help students build future job skills, earn class credit, and boost their school spirit.

Money
Tips for planning your life in retirement, protecting yourself from identity thieves, and saving for the proverbial rainy day. Also, test your college lingo IQ.

People
Laurel Beaty won't forget the first time she suited up as a quarterback for the National Women's Football Association. Find out how Beaty handles herself on the field, and how science teacher Michiel Ford communes with the cosmos.

Last Bell
Two teachers pick up the pieces after the deadly California fires destroy their home.

Editor's Note

President's Viewpoint

UpFront
Trends, Facts, Innovators, Wisdom, Research, First 5, News, Quotes, Humor

State Report

Leading the Way

Debate
Should we install classroom surveillance cameras to reduce discipline problems?

Dilemma
What do you do when a student becomes pregnant?

Resources

Books by NEA Members

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