Vol. 18, Issue 04
Currents
Professional development doesn't have to be a snore.
Why more American students are learning Chinese.
For good or ill, merit pay is gaining ground nationwide.
What comedian and actor Bill Cosby thinks of teachers.
Researchers recently turned up a tantalizing clue on what can be done to raise minority students' achievement levels.
Teachers speak out on health and safety concerns in deteriorating public schools.
A debate on the benefits of single-sex education.
Professional development—the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Efforts to balance academics with yoga and old-fashioned play.
How to turn those holiday gift cards into cold, hard cash.
Caught on tape: vociferous attempts at national certification.
Tools of the Trade
Features
Traditional professional development has its place, but some of the best teachers learn better by doing.
From watching 'Iron Science Teacher,' you'd think classroom experiments were a spectator sport. And you'd be right.
To find out where your students are coming from, it helps to know the history of immigration.
Extra Credit
Research
Online vs. face-to-face professional development—which works best?
Best Practices
Ask the Mentor
In-house help, outside resources, and reality-based teaching.
Book Reviews
Classroom Tech
You've heard of Murphy's Law? How about Murphy's Lab?
Lifestyle
How to write that novel you've always wanted to write—in 30 days.
First Person
Parents who don't get involved aren't always apathetic.
Perspective
Personalized, not standardized, assessments are the way to go.
Colleagues
A PE teacher makes use of Alaska's snowy, subzero climate.
Letters
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