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14 Tech tips: Chromebook advice
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Research: Decline in suspensions and expulsions
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Black Achievers: Closing gaps, opening doors
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Quotes & Numbers: In the news
Know & Tell
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5 Guest column: NEA President Dennis Van Roekel
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Point/Counterpoint: Condoms for students
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Proļ¬le: Health aide Toni Belknap
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My choice: National Board Certification
Perspectives
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32 CalSTRS: Addressing the unfunded liability
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Advocate: Assembly Member Sharon Quirk-Silva
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Legal: Vergara trial is under way
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Bargaining: Prop. 30 impacts contracts
Advocacy 31
40 Common Core: Math curriculum materials
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Smarter Balanced: Dates, practice tests
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Learning materials: Zombies bring STEM to life
Learning
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48 Council actions: Strategic Plan approved
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Strategic Plan: Taking the first step
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Honored: Kimberley Gilles receives top award
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Leadership: Identifying ethnic minority leaders
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CTA & You
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