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NSLI-Y: Scholarship to study languages abroad

by nsliy

Oct 13, 2016

The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program is part of a U.S. government initiative that prepares American citizens to be leaders in a global world. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, it provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students and recent high school graduates to learn less commonly taught...See More

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Hawaii, Nebraska, Vermont, Wyoming

by Francie

Sep 23, 2016

We are in our 16th year of a fantastic postcard exchange! We only need teachers from these states only: Hawaii, Nebraska, Vermont, Wyoming

If you teach in one of these states, contact me! You will send out 51 postcards and get back a postcard from each state plus one from Canada too!

Teachers stay in our exchange for years because...See More

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Outline Maps

by Tony Kehlhofer

Sep 16, 2016

Here is a large section of outline maps for geography projects.

Tony

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Social Studies and History resource

by Jenn

Sep 9, 2016

An interesting take on Social Studies and History education is http://www.protestsonglyrics.net that has music on historical events and social issues.

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Making Deals w/Students is Ineffective

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Sep 4, 2016

Making deals with students is not effective teaching. It teaches students that when they grow up, everything will be negotiable, and they will take no responsibility for their actions or work. (You may find some of the examples in the article silly and funny, but they are all actual "deals" that have been observed in classrooms.)
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How To Start Class Every Day

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 26, 2016

A study showed that in the classroom where the teacher greeted the students at the door, there was an increase in student engagement from 45 percent to 72 percent. How it's done makes a difference.

Read the linked article by Harry and Rosemary Wong to learn simple and enjoyable techniques for starting class every day.

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Declaration of Independence Video Game

by Declaration Resources Project

Aug 25, 2016

The Declaration Resources Project at Harvard University is currently developing an educational video game about the Declaration of Independence, set in the years 1772- 1776 and called "Portrait of a Tyrant". This point-and- click adventure game is centered on the grievances and rights articulated in the Declaration of Independence, and wi...See More

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WWII Memorial Teachers Conference-Washington, DC

by Andrew C.

Jul 1, 2016

For educators who are interested. The National WWII Memorial in Washington, DC is having a 2016 Teachers conference.

I have provided a link to the website for more information and the application.

The application deadline has been extended to July 8, 2016.

If you cannot provide a letter of recommendation at this point, th...See More

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Reqs to become social studies teacher NY

by Anon

Jun 8, 2016

This is completely hypothetical right now but something I've thought about.

I have a math degree with a minor in economics. I have a career I like but could see myself one day "retiring" from this profession and becoming a teacher as a second career. However, I would NOT want to teach math - I'd want to teach social studies. Woul...See More

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Shannon Depending on the college or university, you have to have a certain number of credits in history and/or social studies courses if you are going to enroll in a social studies certification program. The economics courses would factor into this, but you may be required to take content area classes. I knew people when I was in undergrad who had a career...See More

Jun 9, 2016

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Andrew It might be worth looking into teaching in a private school or somewhere outside of NY. This state has some of the highest standards for teachers. A Master's will take at least three semesters.

That being said, you can get your master's and a teaching credential mostly online. You just don't get the network and "prestige" that yo...See More

Jun 9, 2016

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Advice for an aspiring social studies teacher?

by Andrew

May 26, 2016

Hi, I'm working on my MSed and certification in NY. I just began classes and I'm excited about moving into the classroom. If anyone has any advice on what to do when (and what to avoid), please let me know!

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