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Professionally Speaking
ER&D, the AFT's award-winning professional development program, is a hit with new and veteran teachers alike

Where We Stand
The importance of the labor movement

Frontlines
"Joining Voices": The AFT plan for labor's renewal

Speak Out
Do uniforms make our schools better?

Classnotes
Putting a stop in the revolving door

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NCLB Watch
• NCLB restructuring: Where little thought meets less money
• NCLB policies leave save, orderly schools behind

News & Trends
• Private group funds New York City math teachers
• Students underperforming
• Interest-based negotiations result in partnership approach
• New president in Dade; runoff in Washington, D.C.
• Educators discuss how best to help English language learners
• Alabama local helps district earn EPA award
• Spellings: Bush's choice for education chief
• Union negotiators share experiences, gain insight
• Unique nature of trade schools presents wide-ranging problems
• Employees shoulder healthcare load
• Keeping class-size caps in place

Our Union
• McElroy hosts "Web meeting"
• Don't wait, apply now for AFT scholarships

Capitol Watch
• President signs special education law
• Lame-duck Congress cuts and runs

Roundup

Special Reports
• A common bond
Unions were deeply involved in the struggle for civil rights
• Labor history: Up close and personal
• Referendums cover school levies, charter schools, minimum wage

Retirement News

Taxing Concerns
Another curveball for working families

Your Money
Knowing the Score

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