Turning Teaching Dreams into Reality

For the past year, we have been corresponding with Beverly Woolery, the director of the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) at Polk State College in Winter Haven, Florida. The above quote by writer Karen Ravn is appended to all of Beverly's correspondence, and we think it an apt and inspiring message from someone who believes, wholeheartedly, in the importance of the classroom teacher to student achievement.

Should Tests be the Final Measure of Student Success?

By Susan Fitzell

As teachers, most of us have been taught that tests are the best way to assess our students’ learning (and the effectiveness of our teaching). But when a student scores …

It’s All About Perspective

By Jenifer L. Moore, Ph.D.

Like many of you, my first year as a college professor was comprised of unexpected events, challenges, and opportunities. One such instance which could be classified into each afore-mentioned category …

Today is… for February

By Ron Victoria

February is…

American Heart Month, African-American History Month, National Snack Food Month, National Children’s Dental Health Month, Library Lover’s Month, and Wild Bird Feeding Month.

Feb. 1 is … Be An Encourager …

News You Can Use: Writing Your School Newsletter

By Francesca Barocio

Professional newsletter writers study their students and parents’ needs very carefully before making suggestions. However, these recommendations are tried and true….

The Walker Papers

By Todd Nelson

Though I eventually earned A grades from Mr. Walker, every week, it isn’t the grades that I look back on with a sense of accomplishment or pride. It’s the affirmation …

Can You Explain That Again?

By Lowell Parker, Ph.D.

As an educator, I have strong concerns when teachers fail to provide clear and simple explanations to students struggling with concepts in math and science. The rare, gifted student …

Mary’s Gift

By Peg Chauncey Cramer

The smile on five-year-old Mary’s face shown like the sun as she handed the wrinkled package to me. It had survived the morning bus ride only by the fact that …

Snoopy’s Philosophy

By Tim Newlin

Snoopy from the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip was created by Charles Schulz. Schulz had a philosophy about life that came out in his work and can best be summed up with …

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

By Teachers.Net News Desk

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.

Professor Sneeze Stories, Activities Teach Environmental Science

By Teachers.Net News Desk

Engaging stories and cute critters, clever crafts and games teach about ecology, climate change, environmental awareness, respect for wildlife , etc. A site we had fun exploring and we urge …

Top Ten Tips for Dynamite Digital Photography

By Teachers.Net News Desk

Here are 10 easy ways to greatly improve your digital photographs and avoid the pitfalls that are common with today’s automatic cameras. Professional photographers Michele and Tom Grimm offer these …

The Many Benefits of Learning American Sign Language

By Paul Fugate

American Sign Language (ASL) is the 3rd most used language throughout the United States. Learning sign language can provide numerous benefits. Only one of which is being able to converse …

Apple Seeds Quotes for Educators

By Barb Stutesman

Perseverance is everything. If you just knock loudly enough and long enough at the gate, you are sure to wake somebody up. ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“You Belong to the Farm!”

By Joe Smart

She was dragged out of second-grade by her father who explained, “You belong to the farm!” But my wife always remembered a few encouraging words her teacher told her, …

A Simple Way to Improve Students’ Essay Writing

By Fiona Pollock

One easy technique to ensure students include all necessary criteria in an essay.

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Is It Important to Remember Students’ Names? Advice for Substitute Teachers

By Barbara Pressman

Dear Barbara, Each time I go into a new classroom, I find it very challenging to try to remember the students’ names. And if I call someone by the wrong name, they all laugh! Sometimes I avoid using their names, but that doesn’t seem to work either. I’d like to remember names, but I’m just not good at it.

How to Ensure You’ll be Invited Back – Advice for Substitute Teachers

By Barbara Pressman

Dear Barbara, I just graduated from University, and I want to start subbing in the hopes of getting a teaching job. Because of the high rate of unemployment in my state of Florida, I’ve been told that people are signing up to become Substitute Teachers in record numbers. Because of the competition, I want to stand out as someone who is a desired Sub. If I’m asked back often, I hope to make a name for myself, and then apply for a full time job for the 2010 school year. …

12 Things Teachers Must Know about Learning

By Bill Page

When information is presented to students, it goes into the working memory of their brain, but the information quickly fades away unless something is done to trigger its move into the brain’s long-term memory, where it can be stored and recalled later. Multiple neurons in various regions of the brain need to fire simultaneously, repetitively, and strongly for information to be readily retrieved and used. Memory is a vital part of school learning. For this reason, the shift to student-centered learning is crucial. Activities such as rhyming …

How to Teach Physical Education Level K- 3

By Mohammed Asim Ghazi

From a school physical education program in Saudi Arabia, tips for teaching movement activities and increasing participation in gym class.

Children in Pain!

By Robert Rose

“Don’t touch me you white M…F…!”

I wouldn’t be normal if his anger didn’t hurt me. I had the legal power (1965) to paddle or suspend him, but I didn’t. I didn’t even have this concept clearly in my mind, but I intuitively knew that he was a child in pain.

This was an eleven year-old boy who had been attacked by three teenagers several months earlier. They had almost killed him by ramming a metal pipe in his …

National Park Hosts Summer Programs for AP Teachers

By Teachers.Net News Desk

Received from Acadia Partners, Acadia National Park, Winter Harbor, Maine

Acadia National Park Hosts Summer Programs for AP Teachers

Acadia Partners has set the 2010 summer schedule for its Advanced Placement Summer Institutes for teachers on the seaside Schoodic Education and Research Center campus in Acadia National Park, Winter Harbor, Maine. This opportunity is offered in cooperation with the College Board. Thanks to generous donors, we are able to offer significant scholarship support to teachers participating in this program. For more information visit www.acadiapartners.org/APSI.

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Helping Children Affected by Parental Drug Abuse

By Leah Davies

A conservative estimate is that one in six children in school today has a parent who is dependent on or addicted to alcohol or other drugs. This family situation places these students at high risk for social and emotional problems, as well as for school failure, drug use and delinquency. Most of these children are not identified as being “at-risk” and therefore do not receive assistance. Schools, however, are a logical place to reach them.

5 Web Sites for Busy Educators

By Marjan Glavac

Each month Marjan Glavac, professional speaker, teacher and co-author of “How To Thrive And Survive In Your Classroom”, 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 free monthly Busy Educator’s Newsletter at:

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January 2010 column

CYBERCHASE (GR. 2-6)

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/ CYBERCHASE, the math-mystery …

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