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Career-Changers
Boardroom to Classroom
Thousands of adults, keen on helping children, are trading power suits for the uniform of teaching. It can be a tough switch, but the rewards are many.
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News Maker
Teacher Man
Frank McCourt, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Angela’s Ashes, talks about his new memoir of a teaching life and the state of education today. “The politicians have stuck their noses where they shouldn’t be!” he says.
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Post-Retirement
Adventure Calls
As summer vacation nears, take a little inspiration from your retired colleagues and their tales of intrepid adventure. Can you hear the mountain calling?
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NEA History Part 3
Answering the Call
Despite low wages, overcrowded classrooms, and the hardships of the Great Depression and segregation, NEA members prevailed to advance the cause of public education in the first half of the 20th century.
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Spotlight
When Mom’s a Marine
Military families move about three times as often as most American families, and that isn’t easy for most kids to handle. Learn how to help your military student.
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ESP
A Quiet Leader
Dave Arnold, an Illinois custodian, does it all: negotiates contracts, writes poetry, designs posters, and even pours his own lead bullets. Meet this Renaissance man.
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Health & Fitness
Take Health to Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, but many don’t recognize their symptoms or seek help. Hear the experts’ advice on making your heart a priority.
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People
Home at Last
Retired Maryland educator Johnnie Mae Armstrong helps find and furnish homes for people with mental illnesses. Also, after a gun-shot student died in Paul White’s arms, the California educator changed his approach. |
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Last Bell
Courageous Conversations
Seattle dean Jacob Ellis knows race is a deep and difficult problem. But his school’s open approach helps everybody understand the solutions.
Leading the Way
'A Chance to Heal'
Editor's Note
All This Talk About Tech
President's Viewpoint
Two Americas, One Bridge
Public school teachers and ESPs: the bridge for America’s future |
UpFront
Sky High Motivators
When teachers go to great lengths to motivate kids, plus what’s new with NCLB and high school sports.
State Report
Arbitration Victory...
Resources
Grants, Calendar, Books, Web , Print, and TV Picks & More!
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That's Funny!
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Debate
Should girls be encouraged to take more math classes? |
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Yes.
Today we realize that girls need math to enter the fields of accounting, engineering, pharmaceuticals, and computer science, among others.
No.
They should be encouraged to take more classes that will help them excel at what they are already good at.
Read more of their rationales or cast your vote.
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