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Education Secretary Calls for Higher Standards in Teacher Education Programs

Education Secretary Arne Duncan recently called for a sweeping overhaul in how America's teachers are recruited and trained. Some of the recommended changes are: creating education programs at more prestigious institutions making programs more selective (minimum 3.5 GPA and a mo...

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About.co...ducators — 3 days ago

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Veterans Day Teaching Ideas

Veterans Day (November 11th) is more than just a day off school. Teach your students the true meaning of honor, sacrifice, and love for one's country through these Veterans Day Teaching Ideas. It's actually fun and easy to integrate an appreciation for our nation's veterans into al...

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About.co...ducators — 5 days ago

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Many School Jobs Were Saved by the Stimulus Package

New data shows that education is the sector where the most jobs were saved from elimination due to the federal economic stimulus package. In fact, over 50% of all saved jobs were in education. This resonates with me because I know of several teachers whose positions were saved from budget cuts...

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About.co...ducators — 6 days ago

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How to Organize Your Files

I dare anyone to name a profession with more piles of paperwork to manage than teaching. Paper comes at us all day long, from all angles and yet, we must keep our classroom and desk area looking neat and tidy at all times. It often feels impossible! Use these tips for How to Organize Your ...

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About.co...ducators — October 27

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Teacher Poll: Does Your School Allow Halloween Costumes?

A new trend in elementary school education is to ban Halloween costumes from the campus - no exceptions. Many principals (and some teachers, too) feel that the costumes are an unnecessary distraction that make learning impossible for an entire school day. On the other side of the issue, teache...

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About.co...ducators — October 20

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Halloween Lesson Plans

Have you been brainstorming how to celebrate Halloween in your classroom this month? I have a few ideas for you from my collection of October holiday lesson plans. Halloween Acrostic Poem Lesson Halloween Word List Make a Witch's Brew Math Lesson Enjoy this eerie time ...

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About.co...ducators — October 14