Educator Jose Vilson draws parallels between baseball's era of lost innocence and the problems plaguing American education today.
(June 9, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Award-winning teacher Renee Moore says that the continued emphasis on test-based accountability exacerbates inequalities in the nation's schools.
(June 2, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
At a recent math conference, English teacher Ellen Berg realized that teachers may be stunting students' growth by being too quick to intervene when they struggle.
(May 26, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Slated for a pay cut next year, tech specialist Laura Reasoner Jones expresses the sentiments of many teachers who are sick of doing above-and-beyond work for less and less pay and status.
(May 19, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Members of the Teacher Leaders Network offer letters of recommendation to educators who've influenced their careers.
(May 12, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Marsha Ratzel, a middle school math and science teacher, provides 10 key tips for new educators before getting started in the classroom.
(May 5, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
David Cohen, a high school English teacher, says that there are inherent flaws in tying student test scores to teacher evaluations.
(April 28, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Veteran educators Kathie Marshall and Cindi Rigsbee consider what’s gained—and lost—by changing roles from classroom teacher to coach.
(April 21, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Larry Ferlazzo says teachers need to help ELL students become co-creators of their education, without being constrained by their limited English skills.
(April 14, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Faced with renewing her National Board certification, Mary Tedrow questions whether the cost is worth the reward.
(April 7, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Heather Wolpert-Gawron says schools are shackled by a system set up to reward people based on their hire date instead of their ability and effort levels.
(March 31, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Teacher Bill Ivey questions how far we've come in terms of gender equality and offers a few suggestions for enlightening students on the issue.
(March 24, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Teacher Leaders Network members discuss strategies to cope with students who don't complete their homework assignments.
(March 17, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Teaching students to love reading is the key to academic success, says teacher Ariel Sacks.
(March 10, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Bill Ferriter finds that offering a simple token of appreciation to students stirs up memories and a sense of connection.
(March 3, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
John Norton interviews an assistant professor of leadership and education about a program that develops young teachers into teacher leaders.
(February 24, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Heather Wolpert-Gawron points to her own "field studies" as a classroom teacher for 11 years to show that learning styles matter.
(February 17, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
A dozen teachers ponder the three things they believe will improve schools and the teaching profession.
(February 9, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Educator Vicky Gilpin suggests how to embrace professional development workshops when it’s the last thing you feel like doing.
(February 3, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Educator Bill Ferriter makes no bones about his distaste for interactive whiteboards, calling them "sad examples of careless decision-making and waste that are crippling schools."
(January 27, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Author educator Larry Ferlazzo explains why having a mission is the secret to classroom management and student success.
(January 20, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Marti Schwartz explains how helping students take pride in positive behaviors—and reflect on negative ones—can help change the classroom environment.
(January 13, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
In the midst of difficult teaching year, Mary Tedrow has found solace in Thomas Newkirk's Holding on to Good Ideas in a Time of Bad Ones, "a manifesto on behalf of quality instruction."
(January 6, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
With the new year in mind, educator Cossondra George makes a New Year's resolution worth keeping.
(December 30, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Cindi Rigsbee has received many holiday gifts from students, but one in particular still has the power to remind her why she teaches.
(December 22, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
A damning new report card on innovation in education relies on a selective view of the teaching profession, says award-winning math teacher Bob Williams.
(December 16, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
A new book prompts high school government teacher Ken S. Bernstein to question how well schools teach—or even reflect—the art of democratic participation.
(December 9, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Jennifer Morrison says that, despite its reputation, there's a lot for language arts teachers to like in the Twilight series.
(December 2, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Members of the Teacher Leaders Network argue that teachers have a right to profit from their own intellectual work.
(November 18, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Who said anything about retiring? Some Baby Boomer teachers find they're only now reaping the benefits of their hard-won knowledge and skills.
(November 11, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Heather Wolpert-Gawron explains how losing your voice can make you a better teacher.
(November 4, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Anthony Cody, a professional development coach, questions why districts insist on hiring outsiders to conduct PD when local classroom teachers have so much to offer.
(October 28, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Special education teacher Elizabeth Stein offers helpful hints on incorporating the "student perspective" in lesson planning.
(October 21, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Low-income parents care deeply about their children's education, but too often, they are disenfranchised by our school systems, says distinguished Mississippi educator Renee Moore.
(October 14, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Educator Kathie Marshall reflects on the significance of her daughter’s elementary school teacher in her and her daughter’s life.
(October 7, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Veteran educator Marti Schwartz says teaching can be a lot like sailing in rough weather: You have to learn how to find the right angle to reach your goal.
(September 30, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
The Internet, with its audio and video features, offers particular benefits for English-language learner teachers and students, says Larry Ferlazzo.
(September 16, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Most of all, high school students need an atmosphere of trust, says Ken Bernstein.
(September 23, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Members of the Teacher Leaders Network discuss the best ways for experienced educators to support student-teachers in their classrooms.
(September 9, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Anthony Cody offers advice on managing hands-on learning projects at the start of the school year.
(September 2, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Teacher mentor Jane Ching Fung says that seemingly small gestures from experienced colleagues can mean a lot to new teachers.
(August 26, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
National standards may be hot right now, but are they really what's best for students, asks Dan Brown.
(August 19, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Organizing your classroom is a key to successful learning, writes teacher Marti Schwartz.
(August 12, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
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