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Cover Story: Graysen Walles
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Teachers are Brave
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Somewhere in this country a drive-by was avoided, a robbery was reconsidered, or a suicide attempt was abandoned because a teacher was willing to show up and make a difference in the classroom, administrative office, after school activity, or at the home of a child.
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Recognizing Bullying
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This month featured lesson, from Gillian Gabourie of Lindsay, Canada, helps teachers spot and eliminate bullying behavior.
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By Gillian Gabourie
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Old School Progress Reports
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Some things never change. A progress report form is still an expression of a school community’s values and relationships, as well as individual achievement.
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By Todd Nelson
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Fifty Years of Teaching
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By the time building administrators realized I was not following policy, my students were learning, successful, happy, and thriving.
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By Bill Page
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Strange Signs
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Travelers to other countries often come across amusing signs. Here is a list of some of the more intriguing placards travelers may come across.
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By Tim Newlin
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Surefire Tips To Maximize Flexible Grouping and Small Group Learning
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Research indicates that cooperative learning increases achievement.
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By Susan Fitzell
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Time to Reward Yourself
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By Alan Haskvitz
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March 2009 Writing Prompts
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Why did the US Government buy a herd of camels? What did Dennis the Menace and Albert Einstein have in common? Whose brain set a record for the smallest brain ever measured for an adult man with a normal head?
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James Wayne
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Using Photography To Inspire Writing V
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Use comic strips, family photos and other unique images to motivate students to write! The fifth in a series.
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Hank Kellner
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What’s Wrong With Teacher Education In This Country?
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There is a training gap between informed perceptions, and teacher training.
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Howard Seeman
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"Slumdog Millionaire" Teaches About Education
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Mark Twain reminded us: "Don’t let schooling interfere with your education, wisdom is hardly being listened to today."
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Dorothy Rich
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Improving Students’ Thinking Skills: Moving beyond the ‘Sage on the Stage’
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Helping teachers extend their repertoire from a "sage on the stage" to a "guide on the side."
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Ambreen Ahmed
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Collective Wisdom
Managing Hyperactive Students
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I have a first grade class of 22 students; about 9 of whom are extremely hyperactive… Does anyone have any good classroom management techniques for a challenging group such as this?
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Teachers.Net Favorites
Featured Lesson Plans, Resources and Theme Activities
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March into April, with Women’s History Month, Easter, Earth Day and Ecology themes!
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Teachers.Net Community
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The Teachers.Net Newsdesk
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The Lighter Side of Teaching
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Help Wanted: Teaching Jobs
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School Photos: March 2009
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Harry and Rosemary Wong
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Assessing Student Learning
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This month’s column features Brad Volkman, a former high school principal in the school division and how he helped students achieve success in the math class he taught...
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Economic Relief for Teachers
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Two dozen links from Teachers.Net designed to help you make the best of these tight economic times.
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New Column by Rick Morris...
Tools and Toys
A Moment of Silence
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Rick Morris shares innovative techniques for management, motivation, more! This month: work uninterrupted with small groups, using calming silence.
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Educating Homeless Children
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Children with no permanent residence lack a sense of security, are frequently ill, unable to concentrate and may exhibit unruly or withdrawn behavior and below average academic performance.
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By Leah Davies
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Streaming Video
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Modeling Guided Reading FAQ, Periodic Table of Videos - Fascinating Chemistry!, Carl Sagan - 4th Dimension Explanation, Parabolas in the Real World, Al Jolson sings - Brother Can You Spare a Dime?, Lovers’ Waltz - Casey Willis on violin, Meet Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
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The 21st Century Teaching-Learning Environment
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Given the realities of a rapidly changing world, the concept of “classroom” must be expanded.
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By Hal Portner
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Instant Ideas for Busy Teachers
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"Why Do You Teach?"
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The question has been asked by my family and friends, "Why do you put up with it? Why would you or anyone else want to teach?"
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By Sue Gruber
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Promoting Learning & Discipline
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Habit vs. Awareness and the Hierarchy of Social Development
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Once something becomes a habit, awareness of it decreases.
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By Dr. Marvin Marshall
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The Busy Educator's Monthly 5: March 2009
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Moviemaking for kids, Myths & legends in art, TREE - A graphic organizer for writing, International trades lessons for kids, and more!
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By Marjan Glavac
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Advice for Substitute Teachers
Reaching the Quiet Student
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"Dear Barbara: the loud, outgoing students monopolize my time. The quiet children worry me. They can be overlooked and neglected. How can I reach them?"
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By Barbara Pressman
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Global Travel Guru
Tips for French Immersion and Arranging Safe Homestays
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Our travel expert offers tips for French language immersion opportunities and arranging safe homestay placements.
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By Josette Bonafino
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Features
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By Popular Demand! Free Downloads
Liz Phillips' Printable Discipline Rubric
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Thanks to the creativity and generosity of the Teachers.Net community, we offer the following printables for teachers. Just click and print!
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Teacher Blogs Showcase
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Teacher-bloggers share their interests and display their various skills and hobbies!
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Vegetable Casserole
Horseradish Meatloaf; Chicken Tamale Casserole; Chippy's Coconut Cake; Ima Teacher’s Mushroom & Barley Soup.
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