Teachers.Net Gazette Vol.5 No.10

October 2008

Cover Story by Eric P. Jensen A Fresh Look at Brain-Based Education More than 20 years since it was first suggested that there could be connections between brain function and educational practice, and in the face of all the evidence that has now accumulated to support this notion, BBE guru Eric Jensen urges educators to take full advantage of the relevant knowledge from a variety of scientific disciplines.
	Harry & Rosemary Wong: Effective Teaching
	Boaz City Schools: Professional Learning Teams
	Columns
»	Change Isn’t Just for PoliticsCheryl Sigmon
»	Are you an Informal Teacher-Leader?Hal Portner
»	Strategies to Meet Standards, Promote Reading and Boost SkillsSue Gruber
»	Helping Children Cope with LossLeah Davies
»	The Future Votes NowTodd R. Nelson
»	The Brain and SleepMarvin Marshall
»	The Busy Educator's Monthly FiveMarjan Glavac
»	Dear Barbara - Advice for SubsBarbara Pressman
»	My Supervisor Hates Me! & Are These Kids Just Crazy?Kioni Carter
	Articles
»	Curriculum Happens
»	Spam! Spam! and More Spam!
»	FHA-Hero Program Creates Leaders
»	October 2008 Writing Prompts
»	A “Disruptive Behavior” Plan
»	More Than A Desk - Changing the Learning Environment
»	A Teaching Guide for Night Journey to Vicksburg
»	Computers in the Classroom
»	Silent Mentoring
»	Cyberbullying Tips for Educators
»	Perfectly Normal
	Features
»	The T-Netters Who Saved My Life
»	Teacher Starts Rock Band to Help Students Learn
»	Printable Worksheets & Teaching Aids
»	School Photographs for October 2008
»	Lessons, Resources and Theme Activities: October 2008
»	Video Bytes: Brain Based Education, Monday Morning, Rockin' the Standards and More
»	Today Is... Daily Commemoration for October 2008
»	Live on Teachers.Net: October 2008
»	The Lighter Side of Teaching
»	Apple Seeds: Inspiring Quotes for Teachers
»	Alternatives to Halloween Party and Costumes
»	Newsdesk: Events & Opportunities for Teachers

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School Photographs for October 2008 This month we go to Lassalette School in La Puente, CA.

Regular Feature October 1, 2008

From Lisa J. Brett at Lassalette School, La Puente, CA. My classroom up on cribs, getting ready to go Split down the middle It's gonna be great...got that "New Classroom" smell A blank canvas I hate unpacking boxes! Oh, man...! The prize of my room/my sanctuary (my son's crib & nursery lamp, my nightstand, IKEA leaf canopy) The Quiet Corner (Reading, Writing, Listening, Computers) The Work Zone (What's a jungle without foliage?) My well-disguised overhead projector My Creative Corner (playhouse, puppets, blocks, puzzles, games, and art) Calendar Wall...Day 1 Calendar, Focus Wall, & Mountain Math Teacher Table My browsing book library Cubbies (IKEA bookshelf turned on its side) & take-home backpacks   » More Gazette articles... http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm

More Classroom Photos on Teachers.Net... Rita Sheffield's Third Grade at Sunset Ridge Elementary School in Middleton, Wisconsin (May 2009) Marie Smith’s Third Grade classroom at MW Cuyler Elementary School! (Apr. 2009) Heather Renz's 4th Grade Classroom Tom McCall Elementary School Redmond, Oregon (Mar. 2009) Mrs. Jeanine Horner's Kindergarten in Guilford Elementary, Howard County Public School System, Maryland (Dec. 2008) JAM in WA (Nov. 2008) Lassalette School in La Puente, CA (Oct. 2008) Anastacia Seuferling, Voluntown Elementary School (Sept. 2008) This month we go to Madison Middle School in North Hollywood, CA. (Aug. 2008) Tour a 3rd grade classroom (Aug. 2003) Tour a Kindergarten classroom (May 2003) Grade 4 and a Middle School classroom views (April 2003) Kindergarten math center activity & pocket chart activity, photos of the 4 Blocks Leadership Conference (March 2003) Tour a (Grade 1) 4 Blocks classroom (February 2003) Two Middle School classrooms - Special Education and History (January 2003) A Kindergarten classroom tour and Grade 2 holiday displays (December 2002) A Grade 3 classroom tour (November 2002) A Grade 2 classroom tour and views of a First Grade (October 2002) Related Resources & Discussions on Teachers.Net... Live Meetings Live Teacher Chat Live Events Mailring