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)
Teacher home visits can create positive connections among families and teachers, and help educators better understand students' and parents' needs, writes Larry Ferlazzo.
(August 5, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
After eight years as a literacy coach, Kathie Marshall returned to the classroom to find a different kind of student sitting in her class.
(July 29, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Larry Ferlazzo offers tips on the most effective use of those last few minutes of class time.
(July 22, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Nancy Flanagan says talking about true teacher leadership is no longer enough.
(July 15, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Dan Brown says that creating a system of comprehensive electronic student records could go a long way toward making schools more responsive to childrens' learning needs.
(July 8, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Teacher Leaders Network members have a few ideas about how to stop the media from scapegoating teachers.
(July 1, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Patrick Ledesma and Steve Jarosz discuss a school project using iPod Touch as a learning tool, and what it taught them about instructional change.
(June 24, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
A look at what teachers' summer vacations are really like.
(June 17, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
A rookie principal hand-picks an all-star team of teachers and offers them a generous salary. Teacher Leaders Network members weigh in on whether the school model will work.
(June 10, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
After a high-powered brainstorming session with an influential group of education leaders, Kathie Marshall shares her thoughts on collecting useful classroom data.
(June 3, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Educators weigh in on financial guru Suze Orman's claim that teachers can't teach empowerment to their students because they are underpaid and aren't empowered themselves.
(May 27, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
High school English teacher Larry Ferlazzo says the last day of school should be a time to help students reflect on what they've accomplished and get ready for what's next.
(May 20, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Is pleasure a necessary part of learning? Author Anne Jolly gets teachers talking about the algorithm for a successful classroom.
(May 13, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Cossondra George says it’s nice to give students freedom, but teachers shouldn’t forget that coercion and pressure are a part of schooling.
(May 6, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
A middle school teacher asks her colleagues how to handle students who don't do any work outside of school.
(April 29, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
If the government wants to fund true innovation in education, says high school teacher Mary Tedrow, the place to target is writing instruction.
(April 22, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
How should schools respond to the heightened stress that students, families, and teachers are experiencing during this economic crisis?
(April 15, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Student transience is hard on both students and their teachers, says Laura Reasoner Jones.
(April 8, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Anthony Cody’s likening of test prep to educational malpractice sparked debate among members of the Teacher Leaders Network.
(April 1, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Heather Wolpert-Gawron says the job search is about finding happiness, not just employment.
(March 25, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Members of the Teacher Leaders Network weigh in on the increasingly hot topic of national standards.
(March 18, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
David B. Cohen explains why statewide test scores never tell the whole story.
(March 11, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Sometimes the biggest problem with professional development isn't the presenter, it's the audience.
(March 4, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
'Tis the season for testing. Heather Wolpert-Gawron offers some tips on preparing students for standardized tests.
(February 25, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
In her school visits as N.C. Teacher of the Year, Cindi Rigsbee discovered that the best administrators have some things in common.
(February 18, 2009) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
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