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NEA Today-Retired Winter 2017

In this issue, four retired educators share their experiences of returning to school—this time as students; we interview the recipient of the 2016 NEA-Retired Distinguished Service Award, and check in with baby boomers finding their second calling through social change.
Retirees returning to school as a student
By: NEA Today
Published: January 10, 2017

Cover: Back to School with a Twist

Kris Kragelund, Betty Olson-Jones, and two of their retired counterparts describe how it felt to return to school as students.

NEA-Retired Distinguished Service Award

A conversation with 2016 honoree Ulysses Floyd, and a look at past recipients of the organization’s highest honor.

Author Interview

A conversation with Peter Ho Davies about his new historical novel, The Fortunes.

How to Create an Encore Life

Baby boomers find their second calling through social change.

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People: The One-Room School House

Teacher’s discovery of a one-room schoolhouse sparks a children’s book series.

My Contribution

Former drama teacher’s passion for theater continues to enrich the lives of others.

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Educator’s Never Give Up

A special message from NEA President Lily Eskelsen García.

This is Your Student’s Brain on Trauma

Traumatized students can be distracted, irritable, and have  difficulty learning. Educators are devising ways to help.

Join Our Movement

We ask only what is right: equal opportunity for every student, every educator, every family. At home, in school, online, in Washington–there’s a right place for all of us to make a difference.
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Protecting Our Students' Civil Rights

In the face of federal civil rights rollbacks and threats, educators, parents and students are organizing to adopt school board policies that strengthen student protections. Get inspired by educators and students making change in their communities and find model policies that will empower you to ensure all students’ right to a safe and affirming school.

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