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 November 2005 Table of Contents

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photo of print magazine coverThe College Game

Getting into college can be especially tough for poor and minority students, who often face financial and other obstacles. But NEA members are helping kids to level the playing field and gain admission. What are the strategies behind their success?

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Resegregation
Resegregation in America's Schools
Education advocate Jonathan Kozol exposes the human costs of school resegregation and calls educators to action. Web Exclusives  : Read excerpts, watch videos, and join the discussion!

The Good & the Bad
Gift-a-Rama!
Tired of apple-themed ornaments? Yearning for a big box of chocolates? We highlight five gifts you deserve this holiday season—and five you never want to see again.

Teachable Moments
Receding Waters, Lessons Learned
Displaced Gulf Coast students may be settling into their new schools, but Hurricane Katrina still offers lessons—and opportunities to grow—for us all.

ESP
Call this ESP 'Mr. VP'
Custodian Marty Meyer gets active in his Association—and gets elected vice president of the Idaho Education Association.

Spotlight
Into Africa
Where a dollar makes a difference, NEA is investing in Third World organizing.

Money
Protect Your Privacy Online
Tips for keeping your business to yourself when using the Internet, and an update on the special tax break for teachers.

People
Paws for a Cause
In Susan Luehrs' classroom in Hawaii, every dog has its day—and her special education students have a hand in their care. Iowa teacher Timm Pilcher rocks out in his six-educator band Faculty Lounge.
Last Bell
Art at the Astrodome
An art education student travels to Houston over Labor Day weekend and brings some much-needed art to evacuee children.
Leading the Way
A Storm of Support

In the wake of a violent hurricane season, NEA members find that the Association provides support in unexpected ways.
UpFront
Terminated Processes
California's governor borrowed billions of dollars from the state's schools. Now CTA is fighting to get it back.

Editor's Note
Season of Giving

President's Viewpoint
Katrina: We are Family

State Report
Leading the Way . . .

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Debate
Should high schools prepare all students for college?

Yes.
Educators must do all they can to ensure that students are prepared to handle the rigors of college, should they later decide that they want to attend.

No.
Traditional college is not for everyone. Our society needs people with a wide range of skills.

Read more of their rationales .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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