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Thriving in Academe graphicTeamwork Works!

Improved attendance, better class preparation, higher level of academic performance, enhanced interpersonal and teamwork skills! Sound good? This issue’s Thriving in Academe authors describe an approach to teaching and team-building they’ve used successfully in classes ranging in size from 10 to 400 students in an assortment of academic settings—and that students love. Want to know more?

John Podesta addresses NEA-AFT
Higher Education Conference

John Podesta, CEO of the Center for American Progress and former chief of staff to President Bill Clinton, tells NEA-AFT Higher Education Conference attendees, "With public schools becoming more segregated, affirmative action under attack at our public universities, and class lines becoming more stark in American society, we need you all to help make the case for education as the true great leveler."

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Are advanced placement courses legitimate college courses?

Yes - 32%
No - 68%


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