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We're at the Democratic National Convention in Denver covering education issues. Visit Education Votes for the latest news, commentary, and videos from our members. We want to help you stay involved during this election season and invite you to join the conversation.
 Find out what's in store for the last day of the convention.
Visit Take Action for ideas on how to stay involved in Campaign 2008.
Are Schools Reaching 'New Heights of Failure' under NCLB?
Check out the latest Podcast by Joel Packer, our expert on this law, for the answer. Millions of Americans know the records set by athletes in the recent Olympics, but not enough are paying attention to the startling stats of schools not making "Adequate Yearly Progress" under what he calls the "test, label, and punish, one-size-fits-all" school prescribed by NCLB.
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Educator Shares Advice for First Day Organization, Confidence
"After ten years of teaching, I still get nervous on the first day of school," says one high school English teacher. But she has a detailed plan for that first day, which helps her remain calm and in control and set the right tone for the rest of the year.
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Urge Congress to provide the funding needed for great public schools.
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