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American Teacher - February 2006

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Feature:
On the March

Across the nation, union members ralled in support of workers' rights

Where We Stand
It's time to get smart about testing

Frontlines
Florida voucher plan ruled illegal

Speak Out
Does a four-day school week make sense?

Class Notes
What makes a school good?

News & Trends
• AFT a hit at early childhood educators conference
• Identity program is on a roll
• National Board certification gets boost in Alabama
• Flu happens
• Supreme Court rules in widely watched special
  education case
• NAEP urban school results: Reason to believe

Special Report
A shining triumph

News:
The optimistic view of a New Orleans unionist
AFT working to help displaced members secure their rights
An impressive show of support

NCLB Watch
'Growing' concerns about adequate yearly progress
AFT marks NCLB milestone with new Web site

Capitol Watch
Federal budget fight: A question of priorities

Retirement News
California retirees rally to help defeat special election agenda

Roundup

Our Union
Dover, Pa., voters want a clean slate on 'Intelligent Design'
Finger-pointing triumphs over solutions

Global Solidarity
Help protect the rights we value

Your Turn
California schools survive special election—now what?

Your Money
D is for debacle

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