 | Weekly Newsletter
July 23, 2014 |
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Education News
Should We Stop Teaching Calculus in High School?
Computer science and statistics should take precedence, yet most high schools don’t offer these courses, or offer them only as electives.
Public Schools Need to Change How They Pay Teachers
It takes teachers twice as long to reach peak salaries as it does in other professions, and since teachers are paid the same whether they work in high- or low-income schools, educators who take on urgent challenges often go unrewarded.
Purdue's ‘OWL’ Resource Helps Educators Teach Grammar
Learn about ways to address grammar in the classroom, methods of marking grammatical errors on student papers, and grammar resources for students outside the classroom.
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Lesson Planning
'Weird Al' Song Highlights Common Grammar Errors
We seized a teachable moment by breaking down each of the errors highlighted in "Word Crimes" and providing relevant links to grammar mini-tutorials.
Manipulatives Help Kids Understand Rounding
A special education teacher designed an innovative number line system that can round whole numbers up to 10,000,000. Get activity ideas here.
Best Instructional Videos: Major Poets
Teach students about poetry throughout history with these great videos introducing four diverse poets.
Search for more lesson plans by subject and explore our Lesson Plans of the Day.
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Early Childhood
Science Activity: Hungry Ants
Here’s an engaging warm-weather experiment.
Beach Bucket Basketball
Need a fun game for indoors or outdoors?
Poems for Early Childhood: It’s Cool to be in School
Get ready for back-to-school with this rhyme.
See more Early Childhood content here.
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Professional Development
Bullying Prevention: Stop Punishing Schools
State law should support anti-bullying training for educators, and schools should make prevention a key part of their mission.
10 Ways to Foster Kids’ Creativity
Creativity--linked to innovation and problem-solving--is essential for students’ future success. Use these ideas to integrate creativity into existing lessons.
Six Cheap PD Ideas for Summer
Before summer runs out, take advantage of these easy, free methods of enhancing your professional practice.
Don’t miss our Prof. Dev. Columns and Classroom Management Tips.
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Technology
Assistive Technology Ideas for the Classroom
Assistive technology can make a huge difference for students with special needs. Here are eight recommendations for tools and devices.
iPad App Review: DIY
Educators get tips on teaching new skills, plus hundreds of options for simple projects to complete with students.
Five Tech Tools for the Flipped Classroom
Getting ready for “flipping”? Check out these helpful tools available on the Web.
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Administrators
Bullying and Suicide: Link Not Always Clear
A research review found that bullying and suicide are linked, but one doesn’t necessarily cause the other. Get resources for preventing both kinds of tragedies.
Five Documentaries to Watch This Summer
Teachers and administrators can ponder challenging education issues with these deep-dive documentaries.
It’s Back-to-School Time for Administrators, Too
Explore great resources from our archive that offer advice and tips all principals should have at their fingertips in preparation for the opening bell.
Browse administrator columns in our archive. |
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 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.
This week, meet Teachers of the Day Amrita Kaur and Glykeria Gouvatsou. Check out all our honorees, too!
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! |
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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!
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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: Teacher Art Grants
Funded By: P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education
Description: The Foundation looks to support new or evolving programs that integrate the arts in teaching children who learn differently.
Average Amount: $250.00 - $1,000.00
Telephone: 540-932-1728
Website: P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children’s Education
Eligibility: Public School, Private School
Program Areas: Arts, Special Education
Deadline: 9/30/2014
For more grant opportunities, check out the School Funding Center Blog. |
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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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