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Archive for January, 2010

This ‘n’ That – Updated Throughout the Month!

By From the Editor's Desk • Jan 18th, 2010

Sunday, January 24, 2010

A school district in California is embroiled in a controversy over an entry that many parents feel is inappropriate for a classroom resource. School Pulls Dictionaries Because of Sex Term

Six School Administrators Discuss Extending the



Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?

By Teachers.Net Resources • Jan 16th, 2010

From the Teachers.Net Archives, a conversation with Dr. Beverly Tatum, author of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?

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KathleenTeachers.Net – Welcome to a discussion with Dr. Beverly Tatum, Dean of Mt. Holyoke College and …



This and That – Great ideas, links, tips

By Teachers.Net News Desk • Jan 15th, 2010

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Today’s Apple Seed of inspiration:  Fall down seven times, stand up eight. ~ Japanese proverb

TRIAGE!!

How to triage other students’ needs so you can work – uninterrupted – with small groups, and a 60-second trick …



60 Ways to Practice Spelling Words

By Teachers.Net Community • Jan 10th, 2010

The following list, 60 Ways to Practice Spelling Words, was just sent through one of the Teachers.Net mailrings and we thought it worthy of sharing here.

Compiled by Michele McCoy
From the Teachers.Net Four Blocks/Building Blocks Mailrings

1. Paint with …



Humor: Bulletin Bloopers

By Teachers.Net News Desk • Jan 7th, 2010

We chuckled over these, so, while they’re not teaching related, thought the following list worth sharing with our readers.

Those Wonderful Church Bulletin Bloopers!

The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.

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The sermon this morning: ‘Jesus Walks on the …



Top 25 Signs It’s Too Cold in Your Classroom

By Humorist John P. Wood • Jan 5th, 2010

The top 25 signs it’s too cold in your classroom

brrrrr….

25. It takes ten minutes of uncomfortable sitting each morning to defrost your chair.

24. You’ve been feeling blue lately, but only because that’s the color of your complexion.…



From Service Dog to SURFice Dog – Incredible!

By Teachers.Net News Desk • Jan 5th, 2010

Turning disappointment into a joyful new direction!

Although the video is about a dog, and her trainer, there
are several life lessons which can be applied to anyone,
and anything. Many teachers/parents have contacted us,
saying how they’re inspired by …



JUST IN! Ben & Jerry Want To Fund Your Innovative Proposal

By Teachers.Net News Desk • Jan 4th, 2010

(Deadline: None)

The Ben & Jerry Foundation, the philanthropic initiative of the ice cream maker, will consider any type of proposal, as long as the goal is to create societal, institutional and/or environmental change.

The foundation funds efforts that address …



Ben & Jerry Want To Fund Your Innovative Proposal

By Teachers.Net News Desk • Jan 4th, 2010

Ben & Jerry Want To Fund Your Innovative Proposal

(Deadline: None) The Ben & Jerry Foundation, the philanthropic initiative of the ice cream maker, will consider any type of proposal, as long as the goal is to create societal, institutional …



Ten Ways to Involve Fathers in Their Children’s Education

By Leah Davies • Jan 2nd, 2010

Parent involvement in schools has traditionally been carried out by mothers. Yet boys and girls need positive, male role models. When fathers take an active role in education, schools report an increase in student achievement. However, there are many barriers to participation by fathers such as:



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