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TEACHERS.NET GAZETTE

Volume 4 Number 2

COVER STORY
When it comes to using their own money to purchase classroom materials and supplies, teachers have pockets deeper than Captain Kangaroo's...

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February Columns

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February Articles

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February Regular Features

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COLUMNS
	*How to Retain New Teachers* Effective Teaching by Harry & Rosemary Wong
	Curriculum, Instruction, Classroom Management, and Discipline Promoting Learning by Marv Marshall
	*Strategies to Meet Standards, Promote Reading and Boost Skills* Instant Ideas for Busy Teachers by Barbara Gruber and Sue Gruber
	*Now is a Good Time* Teachers As Learners by Hal Portner
	*Master Parents* Ask the School Psychologist by Beth Bruno
	*Six Traits Resources* The Eclectic Teacher by Ginny Hoover
	*College and University Sites* The Busy Educator's Monthly Five (5 Sites for Busy Educators) by Marjan Glavac
	*Joining the World of the Palm Pilot Users* Ed-Tech Talk by Dr. Rob Reilly
	*Streamlining Your Self-Selected Reading Block* 4 Blocks by Cheryl Sigmon
	*Dim Sum and Then Some: Discovering China with Children's Books!* Postcard from Planet Esme - News from the world of children's books by Esmé Codell

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The NEA Foundation's Grant Opportunities for 2003

The NEA Foundation's Innovation Grants and Learning & Leadership Grants are always available, offered on an ongoing, year-round basis. Up to 300 grants of $1,000 to $3,000 are awarded each year to fund your BIG ideas...

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Ruth Herman Wells, Y O U T H C H A N G E "Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth" Workshop Sponsored by Youth Change Workshops, this workshop will deliver 200 ready-to-use, powerful answers to turnaround problems like violence, apathy, truancy, defiance, ADD, school failure, bad attitudes, poor motivation and more...	Nancy Brunn Tour and Educational Journey to Costa Rica A special combination Tour and Educational Journey to Costa Rica is being offered this summer, July 8-19, 2003...
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Ellen Jackson
Win Books for Your Classroom!

Ellen Jackson, award winning author of more than 50 books for children offers an opportunity for you to win books for your classroom...

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Karen Ellis

Summer Scholars Program

The University of Minnesota, Morris invites English and Science teachers to nominate talented high school juniors to participate in the "Summer Scholars" program...

Jim Leonhirth
Sackmann brings school lists to Educational CyberPlayGround
Gleason Sackmann, a pioneer of the Internet, has brought his school-related resources to the Educational CyberPlayGround...

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ARTICLES
	*Teacher Tax Relief Act Leaves Many Teachers Behind* by Kathleen Alape Carpenter
	*Spotlight: New Teacher Induction book* by Annette Breaux and Harry K. Wong
	*The 500-Pound Gorilla* by Alfie Kohn
	*Polar Bear Theme* by Kerry Weisner
	*A Teacher/Students Dialogue on Ernest Hemingway's Short Story, "A Day's Wait"* by L. Swilley
	*Greetings from Ross Island! - Update from Operation Deep Freeze* by LT. Marshall Branch
	*Editor's e-Picks - February Resources* by Kathleen Alape Carpenter, Editor
	*What Does It Take To Teach Middle School?* by Middle School Teachers
	*Technology Curriculum Tips* by Jeff Cooper
	*Writing Tips for Teachers - Part 2* by Joy Jones
	*Which is more important: Teaching or Research and Publication?* by Bikika T. Laloo
	*"Three Little Pigs" Activities* from the Kindergarten Chatboard
	*Centers in a Tub* from the Kindergarten Chatboard
	*Planning a Reading Sleepover Party* from the Teachers.Net mailrings
	*Paulie's Igloo* by Paulie Schenkelberg



REGULAR FEATURES
	*Apple Seeds: Inspirational quotes* by Barb Erickson
	*Special Days This Month* by Ron Victoria
	*Classroom Photos* by Members of the Teachers.Net Community
	February Poem Winter Memories
	*The Lighter Side of Teaching* *Goose the Substitute Teacher* by Goose *YENDOR'S Top Ten* *Schoolies* *Woodhead*
	*Handy Teacher Recipes*
	*Classroom Crafts*
	*Help Wanted - Teaching Jobs*
	*Recipe for Friends* from the Lesson Bank


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TEACHER INSPIRATION
	*Why Be a Teacher?* by smagee/k/tx
	*I am feeling soooo good about this...* by Tina


ON-SITE INSIGHTS
	*Do you keep track of how you come to think the way you do?* by Roger Fuller
	*Why Can't We Clone Great Teachers?* by Dave


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