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American Teacher - May/June 2006

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Feature:
Now hear this

Members speak out on the realities of 'No Child Left Behind'

Where We Stand
It's just the beginning for New Orleans

Frontlines
Get ready for Election 2006

Speak Out
Should Congress increase drug test funding?

Class Notes
The mixed view on math and science

Try It!

News & Trends
• Indiana local's political action pays off in school board elections
• Funding gap persists between rich and poor school districts
• AFT steps up efforts against '65 percent solution'
• AFL-CIO, NEA launch partnerships for locals to affiliate
• Federal support needed to rebuild New Orleans and reopen schools
• AFT organizing agenda stresses growth and member activism
• AFL-CIO healthcare campaign picking up steam
• AFT and Special Olympics: A winning team
• Cleveland private school voucher program comes up short—again
• Contract fears a strawman in school staffing concerns
• Putting ideals into action
• State expands Milwaukee school voucher program
• St. Louis educators pack evolution seminar

Capitol Watch
Support needed to attract math and science teachers, member says

Special Report
Breaking molds ... and myths

Newsmakers
School nurse of the year champions school health
Practicing the fine art of teaching

Retirement News
You've earned your retirement

Roundup

Your Money
America the hungry

Our Union
Child fingerprinting event joins two AFT New Hampshire locals
Fighting the wrong 'Bill of Rights'

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