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vanroekel.jpgTime For America's Education System To Wake Up
The digital age has dawned, but too many of our schools still rely on models from 1908 to meet the growing and changing needs of the 21st century. Simply put, many of our approaches are outmoded and out of touch, which makes it harder for educators to challenge students and hold their interest. NEA is a firm proponent of providing all children with the critical, intellectual, and personal skills they need to be successful in the 21st century

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ATA Annual Meeting Host Committee, 1940, Pinebluff, Arkansas

Members of ATA's Annual Meeting Host Committee (Arkansas Teachers Association) pose at Arkansas A. M. & N. College in Pinebluff.

Standing left to right: F. C. Turner, board member; Mrs. Ada M. Woodard, Secretary of Educational Research; C. S. Woodard, Treasurer; Miss S. E. Thomason, Executive Secretary; Mrs. Viola Harris, Recording Secretary; L. W. Johnson, Registrar; I. T. Gillam, board member.

Seated left to right: Mrs. A. M. P. Strong, board memer; R. C. Ceasar, President; T. W. Coggs, Retiring President; Mrs. W. E. Clark, Retiring Executive Secretary.

Host Committee for 1940 American Teachers Association annual meeting.

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