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Teachers.Net Gazette Vol.6 No.6 June 2009

Cover Story by Graysen Walles
Teaching – The Power of Influence
The impact of teaching is clear, and the influence of the profession is immeasurable. All it takes is one moment, one situation, one discussion to turn the life of a young learner.


Harry & Rosemary Wong: Effective Teaching
Nine Year Summary of Articles, 2000 to 2009
On April 26, 2009, President Obama hosted the four 2009 finalists for America’s top national teaching honor, the National Teacher of the Year award. Alex Kajitani, who teaches mathematics at Mission Middle School in the Escondido Union (Elementary) School District in San Diego County was one of the four finalists.


Columns
»The Three R’s for Summer— Rest, Relax and Recharge! Sue Gruber
»Buddy Programs for Elementary Schools Leah Davies
»Moving to September Todd R. Nelson
»Ronald Reagan and the Art of Influence Marvin Marshall
»The Busy Educator's Monthly Five Marjan Glavac
»Substitute issues: Bathroom Passes & Anger Management Barbara Pressman
»Preparing Students for Travel: Films and Immunizations Josette Bonafino
»A Message to Share with Parents about Summer Learning Dorothy Rich
»Classroom Clean-Up and Clay in a Can Rick Morris

Articles
»Schools and Filters: Ice Age, the Meltdown Matt Levinson
»Effort: It Can be Taught! Deborah Granger
»Homework: Damned if you do, and if you don’t Alan Haskvitz
»Parents Are Recruits, Teachers Are Responsible, Kids Are Victims, and Schools Are Culpable For At-Risk Problems Bill Page
»12 Ways to Stop Conflict in its Tracks! Susan Fitzell
»Using Photographs To Inspire Writing VIII Hank Kellner
»The Writing on the Wall Tim Newlin
»More Brain Teasers Steve Sherman
»Teacher of Facts - and of Life Rachelle Ann A. Abad
»Grant Writing Tips Kimberly McCloud
»Bald is Beautiful! Teachers, Students Lose Locks to Fight Childhood Cancer David Peter Marchesseault

Features
»Apple Seeds: Inspiring Quotes Barb Stutesman
»Today Is... Daily Commemoration Ron Victoria
»The Lighter Side of Teaching
»Video Bytes; Literacy Empowers (Illiteracy Awareness), The Underground Railroad, Wikis in Plain English - CommonCraft tutorial, Twitter in Plain English – a CommonCraft tutorial, Naturally 7 music group on Tavis Smiley Show, Tour the International Space Station!
»Teacher Blogs Showcase
»Printable - Ice Cream in a Baggie Recipe
»Featured Lessons, Wisdom from the Chat Achives, and Timely Printables Especially for June!
»What Is A Document Camera? What Does It Do?
»Newsdesk: Events & Opportunities for Teachers


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June 1, 2009

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Upcoming Conferences & Workshops

  • NCTM National Council of Teachers of Math
    Boston, MA • October 21–23, 2009
    Minneapolis, MN • November 4–6, 2009
    Nashville, TN • November 18–20, 2009
    www.nctm.org/meetings
  • NCTE National Council of Teachers of English
    Nov. 19 – 22, 2009 Philadelphia
    ncte.org/annual
  • National Physical Education Teachers Education Conference - Exploring an Ocean of Change
    The Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort at Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach, South Carolina October 7-10, 2009
    www.aahperd.org/naspe/PETE
  • AASA 2010 National Conference on Education (American Association of School Administrators)
    February 11-13, 2010
    Phoenix, AZ
    Call for proposals: www.aasa.org/nce/CallForProposals2010.cfm?

  • NBPTS 2009 Annual Conference & Exhibition
    Hundreds of National Board Certified Teachers and other educators will gather in Atlanta this summer to learn what is working in classrooms and in schools, hear from education leaders, improve candidate support and network with peers. The early-bird registration rate of $295 to attend the NBPTS National Conference is in effect until July 10. For additional information and registration materials:
    www.nbpts.org/about_us/2009_national_conference1
  • The Dynamic Duo: Putting the Punch in Math InstructionAugust 12, 2009
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    August 13, 2009
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