Dreams and Wishes Can Come True

The struggles of beginning teachers are many. Statistics show that 17% of new teachers will not return for a second year. In the first three to five years of teaching, over 50% of the teachers will not return to the classroom. What is it that these three successful teachers did in their first year to keep them in their classrooms and defy the national odds?

Schools Segregated by Test Scoring Ability

By Stewart Brekke

Unknown to the general public, many educators and news commentators, many school systems in America – especially in large urban cities – are segregated according to the test taking ability …

The Sound of My Father’s Writing

By Todd Nelson

It sounded like thunder, the percussive strokes my father’s fingers made on his Royal manual typewriter. It is my earliest emblem of written language and a persistent mnemonic for dad’s …

Specific Training in Web Based Teaching

By PR Guruprasad

A few years back, I happened to begin working in a city school that was being run by a very rich corporate house in Southern India. Increasing numbers of …

By Teachers.Net News Desk

Marla enjoys writing poems with and for her students. Each month she will share one or two original poems, accompanied by suggestions for enriching classroom activities with poetry. Enjoy this …

Hitch Your Wagon to a Star – Using Unconventional Methods

By Mohammed Alfadhel

In my view, the most difficult moment for almost all teachers is having to impress and stimulate their students from the very outset. As such, teachers need be creative and …

Fitzell Acceleration Centers

By Susan Fitzell

An Acceleration Center™ is a designated area, file crate, file drawer, or pocketed bulletin board that provides students with standards-based learning activities, at a range of ability levels, so that …

Is It Time To Start Teaching U.S. History 3?

By Clay Morgan

Students routinely take U.S. History 1 and 2, with the halves hinged at the Civil War. The big theme throughout those courses is that expansion leads to conflict. …

10 Tips for Checking Comprehension

By Dorit Sasson

Discipline problems usually occur when students are faced with a complicated task and don’t know what to …

NOTES FOR THE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER – Humor!

By Humorist John P. Wood

Bobby Farkus had been throwing things out the window, so I moved him over by the door. Then he started throwing things out in the hall, and people complained. The …

Teachers Grade Merit Pay – A Teachers.Net Chatboard Poll

By Teachers.Net News Desk

Teachers on the main chatboard responded to the question: “Is Merit pay for teachers a good idea?”

Apply to Win Collection of Books, DVDs

By Teachers.Net News Desk

The Nationall Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association is awarding a special collection of books and DVDs as part of its “We the People Bookshelf …

Ten Ways to Involve Fathers in Their Children’s Education

By Leah Davies

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 …

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KIDO’Z v2.0 Revolutionizes the Social Web for Kids

By Teachers.Net News Desk

KIDO’Z v2.0 Revolutionizes the Social Web for Kids

KIDO’Z has recently launched its latest version (v2.0) featuring a host of exciting new social tools, features and content, transforming it into a fully-fledged Web Operating System for young kids.

This latest version takes Kids’ Internet to the next level with its introduction of a unique social layer for kids, which boasts the first email system for young kids as well as a secure kid-friendly social networking platform.

In addition to enjoying the existing functionality …

Transform Your Classroom by Unlocking Your Rubber Room

By Perry Binder

Rub•ber Room (noun) A confining mindset where thoughts and possibilities bounce around but never turn into action. At whatever level you teach, K-12 or college, the continual cliché to “Have a positive attitude” is intended to keep you inspired and refreshed in the classroom. Drawing from hilarious or serious lessons as a teacher and former student, this article digs down below that cliché with examples of what makes us tick as people, so we can in turn be better teachers. It is an exploration and celebration …

Substitute Teacher Asks: May I Do It My Way?

By Barbara Pressman

I’m not comfortable with the way my class operates. Students are free to snack whenever they want. They sharpen pencils, use the bathroom, and get drinks. They always work in groups, very noisy! The classroom teacher is quite effective and comfortable with her methods. But it’s not my style. I’m afraid I won’t be successful in this loose climate. But I feel uneasy about changing things. After all, it’s not my class. Should I suffer through it, or do things my way?

Unproductive Students – Advice for Substitute Teachers

By Barbara Pressman

My problem is Jared. He’s a very bright third grader. Each time I sub for his class, I pull my hair out trying to get Jared to finish his work. Nothing I do seems to help. He sits at his desk all day and procrastinates. I subbed in his room today. When I wrote the note to his teacher, I explained that Jared did not complete his Social Studies test, or any other work. I know I’m responsible for students completing their work. I feel as if Jared’s actions …

New Book Strives to End Bullying of Autistic Students

By Teachers.Net News Desk

The first day of middle school should have been filled with change and excitement for Mary Calhoun Brown’s honor student. After a day that began with a “kick me” sign and the new nickname, “Retard,” Brown’s son was deflated and understandably wary about returning to school the next day. “The pain in his face lit a fire in me,” Brown said. “I was determined to do my part to demystify Asperger’s Syndrome and other developmental disabilities, such as autism, in the middle school setting and build lasting friendships for these …

5 Web Sites Teachers Should Know About

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…

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