Teachers.Net Gazette Vol.5 No.2

February 2008

	Cover Story:
	Rethinking Homework
	By Alfie Kohn
	Daily homework is the rule in most schools. Why not make it the exception?
	Columns
»	Coaches Are More Effective than Mentors
»	Sources for Below Grade Level Reading
»	To Promote Responsibility, Elicit Rather Than Impose
»	The Busy Educator's Monthly Five for February
»	Filtering the Web: Mission Impossible?
»	Hot Tips to Stay Healthy; High Speed Sub Plans
	Articles
»	Fighting "February Slump"
»	Make That Presentation a Winner!
»	Sports Done Right
»	Celebrate Dr. Seuss with Read Across America
»	Maslow - Alive and Well in the Classroom
»	25 Ways to Obtain Children's Attention
»	The Year of the Earth Rat - The Chinese Zodiac
	Features
»	Featured Lessons: February 2008
»	The Lighter Side of Teaching
»	Book Review: Three Cups of Tea
»	Video Bytes: NCLB, Whiteboard, and More
»	Creative & Critical Thinking Activities
»	Editor's Pick: Travels With Music
»	Apple Seeds: Inspiring Quotes for Teachers
»	Teachers.Net Craft Favorite: Picasso Faces
»	Today Is... Daily Commemoration for February 2008
»	Live on Teachers.Net: February 2008
»	Chatboard Poll: Do schools need to change, and how?
»	Preparing for Your Student Teacher
»	Newsdesk: Events & Opportunities for Teachers

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