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When the last car rolls off the assembly line at a plant, the repercussions roll right into the hallways of area schools. With other states facing factory shutdowns, what’s happening in Flint, Michigan, might soon happen in your area.

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Policymakers at all levels need an inside look at the effect NCLB is having on our nation's schools and classrooms. "Voices from America's Classrooms" offers hundreds of observations and stories from educators who have been impacted by this law.


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Submit Nominations for NEA's Human & Civil Rights Awards

Every year we honor individuals and affiliates who stand up to defend human and civil rights. Please help us identify exemplary people, organizations, and affiliates -- submit your nominations by December 10, 2008.




Baltimore Celebrates Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day

NEA Executive Committee Member and ESP Paula Monroe, as well as teachers, and state leaders served an appreciation breakfast to ESPs at Ridge Ruxton Middle School November 19 as part of NEA's American Education Week observance.

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(From l-r) NEA Executive Committee Member Paula Monroe, paraspecial educator Sarah Stevens, Baltimore Association of Clerical Employees president Gloria Collins, Baltimore County Office Professional of the Year Marlene Secoski, and Maryland State Delegate Steve Lafferty.
Photo by Patrick G. Ryan

 

Dallas School District Fires 375 Teachers

Budget shortfalls and mismanagement led the Dallas Independent School District to axe educators. School officials hoped the reduction in force would help the district save enough to make up an estimated $84 million budget deficit carried from the 2007-08 year.

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