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Archive for July, 2010

Ed Secretary Arne Duncan to Host Live National ‘Teacher Town Hall’

By Teachers.Net News Desk • Jul 27th, 2010

Secretary Duncan to discuss education reform with Washington, D.C. area teachers and educators from across the country on live special moderated by SIRIUS XM’s “Morning Briefing” host Tim Farley



70 Ways to Keep Students Engaged

By Teachers.Net Community • Jul 23rd, 2010

Here’s what teachers are doing to keep their students engaged!



30 Days of Teachers.Net

By Teachers.Net News Desk • Jul 1st, 2010

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Study The Crucible for McCarthyism? Yes. Puritans? Not really

By Teachers.Net Community • Jul 1st, 2010

This thoughtful opinion was posted by marjoryt on the English Teachers Chatboard during a discussion revolving around “Why teach The Crucible?”

I also like The Crucible and would love to teach it again. However, in my considered opinion, it …



Hot Links, Lessons and Resources

By Teachers.Net Resources • Jul 1st, 2010

We’ve searched out some terrific links and resources you’ll want to bookmark – and share!



Dear Old Golden Rule Days by Janet Farquhar

By Janet Farquhar • Jul 1st, 2010

“It was my first day of teaching rural school in the mountains of Colorado in the late forties. A pot bellied stove that had been converted to butane, warmed the room. My chunky desk stood in front of a stage, a blackboard took up the back wall. Sixteen pupils faced me from different sized desks, sitting with their backs straight, hands folded, glaring at me…”



Advice for Substitute Teachers: Are Rewards the Answer?

By Barbara Pressman • Jul 1st, 2010

The concept of extrinsic vs. intrinsic rewards is one that has been debated by education experts. Most of us feel that it’s always better when children are self motivated. And for the most part, good students naturally try to do their best. They want to do well for themselves, their teachers, and their parents. But when a sub is in the room, things change. You are not responsible for grading them. You will not be preparing a report card or conducting a parent conference.



This ‘n’ That July – The Latest from Teachers.Net

By Teachers.Net News Desk • Jul 1st, 2010

This is THE place to watch during the month for frequent updates, information, opportunities and other breaking news from the editorial staff at Teachers.Net.

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Venn Diagram activity for preK and kindergarten –

One Fish, Two Fish, Red



Life Lessons We Can Learn from Butterflies

By Lanise Jacoby • Jul 1st, 2010

Nature has a grand plan – we need to respect it. Butterflies lay their eggs on what are considered to be weeds. The caterpillars will eat the weeds, keeping them from getting out of control.
No weeds – NO butterflies!



Karen’s PreK Page – Blogging Your Classroom Newsletter

By Karen Cox • Jul 1st, 2010

Blogging your classroom newsletters is the new and e-ffective way to inform parents and provide opportunities for informative interaction.



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