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Weekly Newsletter July 16, 2014 Different students. Different classrooms. One name. When it comes to educational technology, one size doesn’t fit all. From the #1 Chromebook in the market to the new Galaxy Tab® 4 Education with Google Play for Education to the best-in-class Samsung School solution, we provide more than just one-size-fits-all technology. We provide your school with the products designed to inspire the New Learning Experience. Experience the future of education. Daily editing builds students' skills! With Every-Day Edit exercises, challenge students to find and fix 10 errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation or grammar. Engaging July Topics: Alexander Calder Mildred Wirt Benson Bullying Education News Should Teachers With Master’s Degrees Earn More? A number of U.S. school districts have recently eliminated pay raises for teachers who earn a master’s or other advanced degree. These 11 EdTech Tools Took Center Stage at ISTE “From device security solutions to robots for students with autism, these are 11 tools to keep on your radar,” suggested EducationDive. Teachers Demand Better from Ed Secretary Arne Duncan The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) recently passed a resolution urging President Obama to put Duncan on an “improvement plan.” If Duncan doesn't improve, the organization says, he should resign.    Lesson Planning 10 Social Justice Activities for Students These great mini-lessons will get kids at different grade levels thinking about human rights and our responsibility to take care of each other. Five Inspirational Movies for High School Students Need uplifting films to show in class? Here are a few great ones students should see. Site Review: Turtle Diary Turtle Diary gives Pre-K to grade 5 students just about everything they need in terms of educational and fun activities. Search for more lesson plans by subject and explore our Lesson Plans of the Day.   Early Childhood Let’s Measure Our Watermelon Teach about measurement and estimation. Poems for Early Childhood: How Do We Get There? Kick off a unit on transportation with this rhyme. Tech, Teachers and Tiny Tots These sites are a great fit for the early childhood classroom. See more Early Childhood content here.   Professional Development Best Practices for Blended Learning Get tips on implementing this increasingly popular teaching strategy. Boost student achievement and maximize limited resources! Six More Affordable eBooks for Summer PD Have access to an iPad or tablet? Explore eBooks that enhance instruction and build positive relationships with students. Learning Styles: Surveys Help Tailor Instruction Are your students familiar with their learning strengths? These surveys and activities can help. Don’t miss our Prof. Dev. Columns and Classroom Management Tips.   Technology iPad Management Tips Without proper management, these educational tools can devolve into distractions. This advice will help your school avoid problems. Tech in the Classroom: Answerables This game allows kids to learn about societal issues, engage with peers, enhance their digital skills and more. How To: Create Bar Graph With iOS App “Pages” Have students use Pages to create a graph displaying the results of a classroom poll.   Administrators Principals Offer Opening-Day Tips Use these ideas to make the first day of the new school year a smooth one for kids, parents, teachers and you. Teachers Observing Teachers: Spark New Ideas This principal worked with university professors to implement peer walk-throughs, changing the way teachers teach. Why Professional Learning Communities Fail PLC implementation is easier said than done. Ensure that your team fulfills the promise of a powerful school-change approach. Browse administrator columns in our archive. Could You Be Our Next Teacher of the Day? Share your successes in the classroom, plus a few interesting facts that make you unique. Click here to submit yourself for consideration. Check out our Teacher of the Day honorees! NEW!  Starting in July, Teachers of the Day from that month will be entered in an end-of-month prize drawing. The winning Teacher of the Month will receive a $100 school-supply gift card. We'll do the same every month thereafter. Then at the end of 2014, one lucky Teacher of the Year will win a $250 school-supply gift card!   The EdWorld Exchange Sell original curricular materials such as lesson plans, worksheets, templates, teaching guides and more! Simply upload your files and set the prices. The sales transaction takes place on the platform, and we provide immediate downloads to buyers. It’s that easy! School Funding Center Need funding for your school? Find grant money fast with the most comprehensive grant database available. Check out ourFREE Trial today! This Week's Featured Grant: Grant Name: USGA Alliance Grants Funded By: National Alliance for Accessible Golf Description: Grants support organizations which provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to learn and enjoy the game of golf and its inherent values. Availability: All States Average Amount: $1,000.00 – $20,000.00 Email: grants@accessgolf.org Website: National Alliance for Accessible Golf Eligibility: Public School, Other Program Areas: Disabilities, Health/PE Deadline: Ongoing For more grant opportunities, check out the School Funding Center Blog. Schoolnotes.com On this FREE platform, post homework, create and share flashcards, keep a calendar of events and upload documents, images and URLs. Students and parents receive notification when you update your SchoolNotes page.

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