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American Teacher, November 2008

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Page 1 Where We Stand: You can make the difference

 

Page 2 Groundbreaking fund to strengthen our public schools
Interpreters find a voice of their own

 

Page 3  Speak Out: Should the drinking age be lowered to 18?

 

Page 4 Tools for Teachers: Prevent bullying to create a safe learning environment

 

Page 5  Strong schools, strong communities

 

Page 6  Teachers mark calendars for World AIDS Day: December 1, 2009
Teachers' Lounge

 

Page 7  Class Notes: Career changers offer promising pool to address teacher shortages

 

Pages 8-10,
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Tune out—Turn off—Drop Out: Failure to graduate from high school sets in motion a downward spiral that few kids recover from

 

Page 10 AFT Voices: Students are dropping out of high school at an alarming rate. What can educators and schools do to reverse this trend?

 

Pages 11-17 Voting Record of the 110th Congress

 

Pages 18-20  Campaign 08
(This page is in our Campaign '08 section, which is for AFT members only and requires registration. (PDF document))

Page 22 State Watch: Bailing out the rich and famous

 

Page 23  Early Childhood Education: The high cost of low attendance

 

Page 24 Your Money: Don't let jargon stymie your future

 

Page 25  Core Knowledge launches early literacy pilot
Students mount New Orleans book drive

 

Page 26 Worldview: Solidarity with the nation of Georgia

 

Page 28 Where To Find It: Classroom Drama; Literacy Honors; Kickin' It; Energy Smarts; Repeat Performance; Borders Bash; Most Hallowed Ground; Sharing Strategies; 'ThanksUSA' launches new challenge

 

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