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Cover Story: Kioni Carter
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A Reflection of Me: Why My Students Disrespected Me
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Kioni Carter shares her experiences with the “bottom class" and reveals the trials and triumphs inspiring them to become the "top class"
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Articles
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$10 a Gallon Creates Jobs in Denmark
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Breaking our addiction to oil could solve money and weight problems.
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By Tim Newlin
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Teachers.Net Archive
Thoughts About Gratitude
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No wonder people have confused the concepts of "need" and "want." Everything they want is something that they "need."
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Jay Davidson
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Labels Are For the Jelly Jar
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A simple, four-step diagnostic process that precludes the use of labels and leads to obvious, specific, built-in, remedial techniques.
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By Bill Page
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Cheating and the 'Net Generation
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As students become more tech-savvy, they become better equipped to implement more clever and difficult to detect methods of cheating. Ten methods teachers can use to level the playing field.
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By Alan Haskvitz
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A Month of Writing Prompts
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This is the month of Moby Dick, Frankenstein, Blackbeard, Joe DiMaggio, Nellie Bly, football and many other hooks to get your students writing!
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James Wayne
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Teachers.Net: Economics
Economy Lessons Plans
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During the current economic crisis, Teachers.Net suggests these lesson plans and resources to capitalize on the teachable moments.
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Teachers.Net Community
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Using Photography To Inspire Writing
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Photographs - and photography - can spur on students who are afraid to write, or are intimidated by the writing process.
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Hank Kellner
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Streaming Video
Teachers.Net Video Bytes
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Guided Reading FAQ; Tour of Solar System; Wikis; How We Elect; Posters Using EXCEL; 5th Grader Addresses Teachers
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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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School Photos: November 2008
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Harry & Rosemary Wong
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A School That Achieves Greatness
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The leadership team collaborates. Subject teachers collaborate. There is collaboration among grade-level teachers and across grade levels. And there is cross-curricular collaboration....
Columns
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Teaching Literacy
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Words - Are We Teaching the Right Ones?
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Cheryl reveals how seemingly "simple" word wall activities can have many intricate purposes... and have a positive effect upon literacy development.
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By Cheryl Sigmon
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Instant Ideas for Busy Teachers
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What, Me Worry?
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It seems there's no end to the challenges and worries we face these days, so let's look at some of the things about teaching that belong in the "plus" column of life's ledger.
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By Sue Gruber
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20 Ideas for Teaching Citizenship to Children
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For all grades and ages, activities that help students understand the concept of citizenship and the responsibilities that come with it.
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By Leah Davies
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On "The Coattails of Affinities"
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Any school population is composed of many kinds of minds. Observing a child’s natural affinities is key to defining the strengths and skills that deserve emphasis.
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By Todd R. Nelson
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Promoting Learning & Discipline
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Use Contingencies, Rather Than Consequences
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People do better when they feel good - not bad - so, use contingencies, rather than imposing consequences. Here’s the simple, but effective technique!
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By Dr. Marvin Marshall
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The Busy Educator
The Busy Educator's Monthly Five: November 2008
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Take students in a vitural tour of the USA, dig into how things work, learn literacy tips, teach about the stock market!
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By Marjan Glavac
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Advice for Substitute Teachers
School Rules & Parents
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This month: Enforcing school rules above parents’ objections and how to reward good behavior at the high school level.
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By Barbara Pressman
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Features
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Free Downloads
A Printable Story, The Turkey and The Pumpkin
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Thanks to the creativity and generosity of the Teachers.Net community, we offer the following printables for educators to use with their students. Just click and print!
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Featured Lesson Plans
Featured Lesson Plans, Resources, and Theme Activities
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Puritans, American Colonies, Native Americans and more in this month’s collection of lessons and resources for preschool – secondary grades.
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