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Forget mugs! Here are some unique, thoughtful ways to thank the special teacher in your life.

Could You? Would You? inspires children and adults to look more closely at the world around them.

Students who struggle with their math skills often lack the motivation necessary to raise their grades. These math activities can help reverse this problem.

Gifted children are blessed with parents and educators willing to advocate for them. The NAGC combines those powerful forces into a strong voice.

Parents may find it difficult to choose a Christmas present or thank you gift for a child's teacher. One solution is to have the student help make a gift basket.

A reflective learning log helps teachers cope more effectively with difficult classroom situations as they build confidence in their instruction.

Some practical tips for daycare providers seeking to provide a safe environment for the children attending their program and things that parents can look for in a center.

Reflective writing and learning help new teachers develop greater awareness of how they can engage their students more effectively in their instruction.

Are you a teacher that has to move from room to room or school to school due to the requirements of the classes that you teach? Are you tired of having to deal with mult

Tribes was founded by Jeanne Gibbs, who created the program to create safe and caring environments via cooperative learning strategies.

Teach students the basics about Expressionism with Joyce Raimondo's book Activities and Adventures in Expressionism as a guide.

Avoiding unemployment as a teacher often depends on academic diversification, while teachers already unemployed may consider educationally-related career options.

Three states are encouraging students to graduate early from high school as a motivation to work harder while in school.

Early Years educators searching for exciting and educational letter recognition activities look no further. Here are valuable activities for the classroom.

Capitalize on student interest in technology and social networking using Wikis and Weblogs to expand cooperative learning outside the classroom.

English language learners will benefit from a variety of activities aimed at increasing exposure to key vocabulary.

State Boards of Education are not providing public school districts and teachers with curricula that prepare children for college, life, or the global marketplace.

Electronic clickers are a new, swift and efficient method to check for understanding in a classroom.

Homemade items that feature families' talents and abilities will become cherished gifts that teachers will love.

There is a wide variety of teaching jobs available in China. Teachers who wish to teach abroad must sift through their options and decide which institution is best.

Dialogue journals are a fantastic tool for building relationships between middle schoolers and their teachers. Here's how to organize and implement them successfully.

Dr. Schaffer and Erik Stern show how, even though it seems counter-intuitive, to link math and dance. They claim both are a creative exploration of space and time.

Stumped for teacher party ideas? Here are some ideas for some end of the school year party fun.

Arranging the preschool Math and Science center with this measuring activity gives children opportunities to engage in categorizing, comparing, and measuring.

Teacher Kelly Gallagher takes No Child Left Behind to task, says schools are killing reading, and tells his readers what to do about it in his new book. Read the review.

Extras for Creative Learning, Recycling for RI Education, and Kids in Need help the environment by recycling donated materials and supplies that are reused by teachers.

On August 1, Senator Kennedy (D-MA) introduced the Time for Innovation Matters in Education (TIME) Act, an important next step for the expanded learning time movement.

Implementing service learning projects in higher education not only gives students valuable "real world" experiences but also helps organizations in the local community.

Teaching ESL is growing exponentially and with it ways in which it is being taught. If you have ever wanted to know what it is like teaching English as a Foreign Language you just might be able to do so without stepping foot outside your own house!

Teachers are able to participate in professional development learning activities through the enrollment in online facilitated courses and use of Web 2.0 tools.

Traditional high school grading practices are ineffective at conveying the information that teachers, students, and parents need to meet the demands of content standards.

Teachers can help high school students write effective narrative essays for exit level tests by following this lesson plan.

Many people see current teachers as under-qualified. Thus, it is essential to attract top students to the teaching profession.

Teachers need to be aware that underlying values are one of the most important causes of cultural clashes and misunderstandings.

September has become the new Fruit and Vegetable Month since it allows schools and health groups to emphasize healthy eating and recipes to prevent health problems.

No Child Left Behind has challenged many schools to change. But, under the leadership of Michelle Rhee, Washington D.C. teachers are on the cutting edge of major change.

Rubrics make grading easier. Holistic and analytic rubrics have different purposes, but this type of scoring guide gives greater detail on how the product is scored.

With No Child Left Behind mandates, each state sets levels of proficiency. Some are high and some are very low. Where does your state fall?

Writers of children's books can earn extra money and build a loyal fan base by making author visits to schools. How should they prepare for a successful classroom visit?

Despite the preferred tradition of fathers teaching sons, few parents had time to provide their children with the full education required for success in Ancient Rome.

Water pollution lesson plan to teach students on how contaminants enter our storm drains and are transported to our local waters.

An alternative teacher certification program designed for adults with college degrees in a variety of backgrounds and majors desiring to enter the teaching profession.

These strategies will keep the parents of students informed and involved throughout the year and will help them feel comfortable visiting a teacher's classroom.

Schools across America employ reading teams to make choices for the best literature available to students, but do they always choose wisely?

How can teachers build a class which behaves well for all the right reasons? After building a foundation of trust in the classroom, something more is still needed.