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