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 May 2007 Table of Contents

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As NEA prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary, we asked innovators in education, the arts, architecture, politics—and, of course, educators—to dish about what the future might hold for public education.

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Interview
Health Matters
The role of the school nurse has changed as much as the students they serve, says the president of the National Association of School Nurses.

English-Language Learners
Almost From Scratch
For some refugee students, their arrival in an American classroom isn’t just their first time in a U.S. school. It’s their first time in any school.

Astronaut Educator
She’s Gonna Need a Sub
For two decades, students paid close attention to teacher Barbara Morgan. Now a new group will be following her every move at work—ground control at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Where We Teach
The Eye of the Storm
It’s been over 18 months since Hurricane Katrina devastated St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Teachers and support professionals there explain why life is far from back to normal.

ESP
Under the Lights, ESPs Shine
Support professionals in New Jersey get noticed for their hard work, thanks to an Emmy-winning PBS show.

Spotlight
Acclimation Station
How do you help immigrant students transition to life in American schools? Enter the newcomer center—now being used to help Asian Pacific Islander students in Hawaii.

Money
How Do You Score?
Your students aren’t the only ones whose grades you should be keeping an eye on. Boosting your bottom line means learning your credit score. We’ve got money-saving tips, too!

People
After the Fall
When two Oregon members went mountain climbing, they had no idea that a treacherous turn of events would make them—and their dog—celebrities.

Last Bell
The Best of Both Worlds
Bilingual education teaches respect, confidence, and language skills.

President’s Viewpoint
Unfinished Business
As we celebrate NEA’s 150th anniversary, we must look ahead.

UpFront
(Take) Action!
It’s time to stop suffering under NCLB and start changing it.

Leading the Way
Don’t Be Left Behind
As reauthorization approaches, NEA leaders focus on essential changes.

State Report
News reports from Wisconsin, Florida, Colorado, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Washington.

Resources
Grants & Awards, Women’s Leadership Training Program, Drop Everything and Read, Take Note, Books by NEA Members, What's In Print, What's On the Web, Heads Up from NEA Member Benefits, Diversity Calendar, and What's On TV.

On the Web

150 Years of Progress
Look back at NEA’s century and a half of history, with timelines, video, quizzes, and more.

Life After the Storm
View our audio slideshow to see how Gulf Coast schools are faring post-Katrina.

Reaching ELLs
From immigrants to refugees, the number of English-language learners is growing. Check out our resources to help you teach the ELLs in your class.

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