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February 2004--Highlights
 


Feature:

Quality in question

No one doubts that every classroom needs a "highly qualified teacher."
The question is how do you turn this into law?
 

Special Reports:

The long road back
The AFT's quick and decisive response is turning around two troubled affiliates
Standing up and speaking out for workers' rights
Unionists mark Human Rights Day with rallies, marches and teach-ins nationwide

Classnotes
Roots of achievement gap run deep

Try It

News & Trends
AFT taps new technology for growth, political clout
Teacher quality report wins measured praise
UTD wins substantial pay raises for teachers, other staff
Contract battle ends with new Chicago agreement
Clearing the air in schools Oklahoma City local waging fight against privatization
NAEP math scores post impressive gains
Broward teachers fight for a contract
Healthcare benefits are top trouble spot in bargaining
AFT members fight for nursing home quality
Boston teachers, union press contract battle

Speak Out
Do Coke's school guidelines go far enough?

American Teacher's Where We Stand
A basic right

NCLB Watch
NCLB implementation draws heat from panel
AFT protects rights of teachers under NCLB

Newsmakers
In her first race, AFT leader wins seat in Legislature
Reading and riding keep students quiet and happy

NEAFT Report
In New Mexico, it's politics with a difference
Florida State faculty give union landslide victory

Retirement News
The wrong Rx for Medicare
La. retirees help elect new governor

Taxing Concerns
Starving the beast?

Where To Find It

Your Money
How to view the mutual fund scandals

Roundup
Report pans New York State's charter schools

Web Watch
Online resources for celebrating Black History Month

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