COVER STORY
Corks are popping! January is awards month in the world of children's literature. Esme Codell writes about contenders for the Caldecott award for best illustration in American children's literature, the Newbery for best writing, the Coretta Scott King award, and others...
About Marjan Glavac...
Marjan Glavac (BA, BEd, MA) is a professional speaker, teacher and author. He has used computers in education on the very first day he began teaching in 1982. Since that time, he has introduced thousands of students K-University, parents and teachers to computer technology and to the Internet through online courses, websites, classroom lessons, workshops, speeches, articles, computer columns, newsletters and his latest best selling book, The Busy Educator's Guide To The World Wide Web 2ND EDITION (Foreword by Dr. Harry Wong author of The First Days Of School).
Marjan is currently a gr.5 home room teacher at Wilfrid Jury Public School in London, Ontario, Canada where he resides with his wife Maria and their two children, Vanessa and Collin. He can be contacted by e-mail at marjan@glavac.com or through his website at: http://www.glavac.com
Best Sellers
The Busy Educator's Guide To The World Wide Web
by Marjan Glavac
The Busy Educator's Monthly Five...
by Marjan Glavac
Each month Marjan Glavac, professional speaker, teacher and author of The Busy Educator's Guide To The World Wide Web 2ND EDITION (Foreword by Dr. Harry Wong author of The First Days Of School) presents The Busy Educator's Monthly Five -- five websites for educators that are easy to read, simple to use and worthwhile to know. Sign up for his monthly free Busy Educator's Newsletter at: http://www.glavac.com
Sites for School Principals and High School Teachers
Here are five sites for school principals and high school teachers:
NAESP has grown to become the most powerful voice of Pre-K-8 principals across the United States and around the world. If you're an administrator or want to become one, you'll want to visit this site.
Established in 1973, National Middle School Association (NMSA) serves as a voice for professionals, parents, and others interested in improving the educational experiences and developmental needs of young adolescents (youth 10-15 years of age). Great resources and links to even more.
A noncommercial gateway to free online academic resources for high school students. It features interactive learning activities, an ongoing poetry contest, student artwork, a reference collection, college information, and subject guides.
The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) serves leaders in middle level and high schools, including administrators, teachers, students, and others interested in education and the welfare of today's youth.
An extensive list of subject links, articles and resources for high school teachers brought to you by a "real live" guide. An interactive chat board is also available to discuss current issues in the secondary school system.