http://www.opposingviews.com/users/national-education-association In 1857, one hundred educators answered a national call to unite as one voice in the cause of public education. At the time, learning to read and write was a luxury for most children—and a crime for many Black children. One hundred and fifty years later, public education and the profession of teaching are transformed. In 1966 we joined forces with the American Teachers Association. Since then, our voice has swelled to 3.2 million members, and what was once a privilege for a fortunate few is now an essential right for every American child, regardless of family income or place of residence. NEA also believes every child in America, regardless of family income or place of residence, deserves a quality education. In pursuing its mission, NEA has determined that we will focus the energy and resources of our 3.2 million members on improving the quality of teaching, increasing student achievement and making schools safer, better places to learn. http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/has-no-child-left-behind-improved-public-education In January of 2002, President Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act, which penalizes or rewards schools based on students’ performance on standardized tests. Nearly seven years later the questions surrounding this controversial legislation are as pressing as ever. Does No Child Left Behind make the grade? Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:47:42 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/has-no-child-left-behind-improved-public-education http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/a-vote-for-educational-change By Dennis Van Roekel, a 23-year teaching veteran and longtime activist and advocate for children and public education, Van Roekel is president of the 3.2 million-member National Education Association.  As NEA President, he leads the... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:33:41 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/a-vote-for-educational-change http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/federal-gov-t-should-support-not-manage-communities By Dennis Van Roekel, a 23-year teaching veteran and longtime activist and advocate for children and public education, Van Roekel is president of the 3.2 million-member National Education Association.  As NEA President, he... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:33:26 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/federal-gov-t-should-support-not-manage-communities http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/nclb-has-failed-its-fundamental-purpose By Dennis Van Roekel, a 23-year teaching veteran and longtime activist and advocate for children and public education, Van Roekel is president of the 3.2 million-member National Education Association.  As NEA President, he... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:33:03 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/nclb-has-failed-its-fundamental-purpose http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/nclb-remains-fundamentally-flawed-and-severely-underfunded By Dennis Van Roekel, a 23-year teaching veteran and longtime activist and advocate for children and public education, Van Roekel is president of the 3.2 million-member National Education Association.  As NEA President, he leads the nation's... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:32:38 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/nclb-remains-fundamentally-flawed-and-severely-underfunded