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American Teacher, March 2009

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Page 1 Where We Stand: Win-win partnerships with the community
Page 2 • Enhancing members' skills and career
• Schools in three districts win makeovers
Page 3 Speak Out: Should schools sell ads on buses?
Page 4 Tools for Teachers: Help start a "green" initiative at your school
Page 5 teams@work: Teachers and paraprofessionals start with communication, end with respect
Page 6 NCLB Update
Teachers' Lounge
Page 7 Class Notes: Stark disparities in educational opportunity persist worldwide
Page 8 Going Green: The ABCs of building and maintaining earth-friendly schools
Page 9 AFT Voices: Many districts are going "green." What should be done at your school to make it more environmentally friendly?
Page 11 • Ledbetter: A better deal for our daughters and granddaughters
• Massachusetts charter picks AFT
Page 12 Building a Brighter Future
Page 14 When people have unions, everyone does better
Page 15 Early Childhood Education
Page 16 Forging partnerships in tough times
Page 17 Help for families hit hard by the economic downturn
Page 18 Indoor air quality program wins national award
Page 19 Straight talk about stuttering
Page 20 Lifetimes: You can fight City Hall
Page 22 Your Money: There's an elephant in the room
Page 23 State Lines: CA; NY
Page 24 Where To Find It

 

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