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Living in a Fraternity or Sorority House: Advantages and Disadvantages to Greek Housing

In: Student Housing

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

What is a Storyboard? Pre-writing Tool that Helps Students Organize Thoughts and Sequences

In: Teaching Strategies/Mentorship

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Michelle Rhee Challenges Public School Teachers: Washington D.C. Teachers Asked to Raise the Bar

In: Educational Issues

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Activities to Enhance an Art Museum Visit: Books, Art, Photos and Imagination Help Kids Create Unusual Stories

In: Gifted Classes Materials/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Alex Sharp

Which Night at the Museum Exhibits are Real? Gifted Kids Will Enjoy a Scavenger Hunt Based on the Movie

In: Gifted Education

By: Feature Writer Alex Sharp

How to Cram for a Exam: College Student Tips for Studying at the Last Minute

In: Study Skills

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Using Storyboards to Develop Lesson Plans: Visual Tool for Planning Multimedia Classroom Activities

In: Teaching & Technology

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Secretary Duncan Issues Warning to Governors: Stimulus Funding is Supplemental, Not a Replacement Fund

In: Educational Issues

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Job Search Help for Varying Experience Levels: How to Find Employment From the College Grad to the Mature Person

In: Job Search

By: Feature Writer Paym Bergson

Risky Summer Activities for Teens: Unsafe Temptations for Bored and Unsupervised Kids

In: At-Risk Youth Support

By: Feature Writer Susan Carney

Using Storyboards in the Classroom: Writing Tool for Visual Learners and Classroom Collaboration

In: Teacher Tips/Training

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

What to Research Before Going Abroad: Get Information About the Destination Country Prior to Departure

In: Work/Study Abroad

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Swartz

Ten Things to Remember the First Day of School: Teachers Set the Tone for the Year with These Simple Tips

In: New Teacher Support

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Pack Cell Phones and Lunch with Care for School: Start Students Off Making Good Choices about Electronics and Lunches

In: Middle School Preparation

By: Feature Writer Kellie Hayden

Why Is My Student Skipping School? Causes and Strategies for School Refusal and Avoidance Behavior

In: Special Needs Education

By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Teachers Who are Paid to Do Nothing: Allegedly Poor Teachers Go to Special Rooms to "Sit"

In: School Staff Issues

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Corporate Revenue Building Ideas and Techniques: Ways to Make a Business Grow Financially

In: Leadership Training

By: Feature Writer Joni Rose

ESL Strategies for Literature Response Journals: Tips for Improving English Language Learners' Writing Skills

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Margaret M. Williams

Classroom Accommodations for Teen Mood Disorders: School Adaptations for Adolescents With Depression, Bipolar Disorder

In: Special Needs Education

By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Office Cleaning and Decluttering: A Plan to Thoroughly Clean and Organize a Workspace

In: Training/Professional Development

By: Feature Writer Joni Rose

Meeting Icebreaker Exercises: Warm-up Activities for Business Events and Gatherings

In: Soft Skills Development

By: Feature Writer Joni Rose

First Day of School Ice Breakers: Elementary Activities to Help Introduce Students to Their Classmates

In: Primary School Culture

By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Not For Sale! New Job Search Mindset: Review of Cathy Keates' Book on New Mindset to Searching for a Job

In: Career Coaching

By: Feature Writer Paym Bergson

Supporting Parents of Terminally Ill Children: Working With Hospitalized, Frequently Absent Students and Parents

In: Special Needs Education

By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Adults Influence Change in Continuing Education: Higher Education is Being Redefined by Non-Traditional Students

In: Distance Education

By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Working With a School Counselor: Questions to Ask About College

In: Colleges

By: Feature Writer Kerrie Troseth

Great Music for Gifted Classroom Centers: Mozart and Monopoly Add Magic to Independent Exploration Time

In: Gifted Education

By: Feature Writer Alex Sharp

Learn How to Focus on Writing to an Audience: Lesson on How to Adjust Vocabulary or Language for a Specific Reader

In: Middle School Lesson Plans

By: Feature Writer Kellie Hayden

Organizing a Focus Group: Conducting Qualitative Research with Stakeholders or Customers

In: Designing Training Tools

By: Feature Writer Joni Rose

Help Students Create Personal Belief Statements: A This I Believe Unit Offers Social-Emotional Growth Opportunities

In: Gifted Education

By: Feature Writer Alex Sharp

Tips for Common Errors in Subject Verb Agreement: Help Students Master Common Grammar Pitfalls in Essay Writing

In: Curricula/Lesson Plans

By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Exam Study Shortcuts for College Students: Review Tips for Midterm and Final Tests

In: Study Skills

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Teaching Math with Online Math Games: Internet Games for Learning Math Skills and Practicing Mathematics

In: Homeschool Curricula

By: Feature Writer Lisa Russell

Quick Tips for Four Common Writing Errors: Teach Students How to Quickly Improve Their Essays

In: Curricula/Lesson Plans

By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Multicultural Approaches to Teaching Math: How Teachers Can Promote Diversity in Their Mathmatics Classroom

In: Curricula/Lesson Plans

By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Create Rigorous Lessons Using Psychomotor Domain: Bloom's Taxonomy Helps with Including Rigor in the Curriculum

In: Teaching Strategies/Mentorship

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Developing Cultural Sensitivity in Science Class: Improve Lesson Plans to Meet the Needs of Diverse Students

In: Curricula/Lesson Plans

By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Using Board Games as Creative Springboards: Hollywood is Leading the Way with a New Adaptation Trend

In: Teaching Gifted Students

By: Feature Writer Alex Sharp

How to Get Ready for the First Day of School: Two Big Tasks Necessary for New Teachers to Prepare for School

In: New Teacher Support

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Literature Discussion Prompts for ESL Students: Strategies to Scaffold English Language Learners’ Book Discussions

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Margaret M. Williams

Using Until I Met Dudley In Enrichment Classes: Roger McGough's Story Adapts to Elementary or Secondary Students

In: Gifted Education

By: Feature Writer Alex Sharp

Undecided College Major: How to Explore Potential Degrees

In: Colleges

By: Feature Writer Kerrie Troseth

How to Write Learning Objectives: Using Bloom's Taxonomy to Determine Wording for Educational Outcomes

In: Teaching Strategies/Mentorship

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Paper Writing Shortcuts for College Students: Outlines, Bibliography Software, and Other Time Saving Tips

In: Study Skills

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Game Predicts Kindergarten Achievement: New Research Uses Five Minute Game to Measure Potential Growth

In: Educational Issues

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

What Not to Bring When Moving Abroad: Unnecessary Items That Will Waste Limited Suitcase Space

In: Work/Study Abroad

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Swartz

Summer Camps for Children with Special Needs: Enrichment Programs Offer Therapy for Disabled and At-Risk Kids

In: Special Needs Education

By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activities and Projects: Alphabet and Number Lessons for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Students

In: Primary School Lesson Plans

By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Online Masters of Business Administration Degree: Pros and Cons of Enrolling in a Business Distance Education Program

In: Distance Education

By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Anchor Charts Help Scaffold ESL Math Learning: Strategies for Using Teacher-Made and Commercial Math Visuals

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Margaret M. Williams

Use the Cover Letter and Resume to Open Doors: It's Proof of the Ability to Do the Specific Job

In: Writing Resumes

By: Feature Writer Paym Bergson

Teach at a Language Camp This Summer: Work as a Teacher and Counselor at an Educational Camp Abroad

In: Teaching Abroad

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Swartz

Daycare Background Checks: Criminal Background Research for Daycare Businesses

In: Day Care

By: Feature Writer Carla Snuggs

Small School Success Causes Problems: New York’s Smaller Schools Make Large Schools Worse

In: Educational Issues

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

How to Write Competencies: Applying Bloom’s Taxonomy to Developing Educational Objectives

In: Teaching Strategies/Mentorship

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Using Media Literacy Activities in Middle School: Help Students Improve Reading Comprehension with Multimedia

In: Curricula by Grade

By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Selective Colleges of the Midwest: Top Five Schools in Mid-America Based on Selectivity

In: Colleges

By: Feature Writer Kerrie Troseth

Public Speaking Classes for Technology Majors: Strategies for Speaking to a Nontechnical Target Audience

In: Study Skills

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Kindergarten 1st Day of School Activity: Primary Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Bulletin Board and Student Letter ID

In: Primary School Lesson Plans

By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Classroom Configuration & Organization: Plan a Great Middle School Year

In: Middle School Preparation

By: Feature Writer Kellie Hayden

Lessons on Copyright Infringement: Copyright Violation Lessons Important for Students

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Young Revolutionaries Who Rock by Dallas Jessup: Just Yell Fire Founder Inspires Youth Activism

In: Youth Development

By: Feature Writer Susan Carney

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Elementary Lesson Plan: Teach Kindergarten Students to Make Predictions and Use ABC Order

In: Primary School Lesson Plans

By: Feature Writer Megan Sheakoski

Best Field Trips for Preschoolers: Hands-On Experiences for Daycare Centers

In: Day Care Activities

By: Feature Writer Carla Snuggs

Teach Students How to Think: Four Levels of Thought in a Typical Lesson Plan

In: Lesson Plan Help

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

College of the Ozarks: A Tuition Free Presbyterian School Experience in Missouri

In: College Reviews

By: Feature Writer Kerrie Troseth

Smoking Bans in College Dorms: Should Tobacco Use be Banned in Student Housing Facilities?

In: Student Housing

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

10 Tips for Nontraditional College Students: Completing a Continuing Education Program in a Successful Manner

In: Continuing Education

By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Choosing the Right Type of Degree for Success: Selecting a Degree to Meet Professional and Personal Objectives

In: Continuing Education

By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

How to Fix America's Schools: Five Ways to Improve Education

In: Curriculum Issues

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Sleep and Children's Health: How Important are Naps and Bedtimes?

In: Student Health Issues

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Study at Perugia's University for Foreigners: A School for International Students in a Small Italian City

In: Work/Study Abroad

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Swartz

Competencies Verses Learning Objectives: Understanding the Differences between Two Common Educational Terms

In: Teaching Strategies/Mentorship

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Bipolar Disorder in the Classroom: Strategies and Interventions for Students with Manic Depression

In: Special Needs Education

By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Career Women Dress For Success: Career Fashion Blog Helps You To Create Perfect Business Wardrobe

In: Career Advice

By: Feature Writer Paym Bergson

Fashion and Cars Through the Decades Lesson: A Middle School Small Group Research Project Lesson

In: Middle/High School

By: Feature Writer Kellie Hayden

Bringing Up Grades in Middle School: Follow Up, Consistency and Tutors Help Middle Grade Students

In: Middle School Life

By: Feature Writer Kellie Hayden

Summer Employment Opportunities: Not Too Late to Find Work for this Summer

In: Career Advice

By: Feature Writer Paym Bergson

The Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets: Helping Teens Prevent Risky Behavior and Promote Resiliency

In: Youth Development

By: Feature Writer Susan Carney

Encourage Increased Student Participation: Ideas to Increase the Participation Level of All Students

In: New Teacher Support

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teaching Preschoolers the Letter M: Alphabet Recognition Activities

In: Day Care

By: Feature Writer Carla Snuggs

Anchor Charts Support ESL Literacy Instruction: Strategies for Using Visual Aids to Scaffold an ELL Reading Program

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Margaret M. Williams

Travel Abroad through Maritime Schools: Overseas Experiences at the U.S. Maritime Academies

In: Work/Study Abroad

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Swartz

Information on Homeschooling Statistics: Reliable Homeschool Information From Unbiased Sources

In: Homeschooling

By: Feature Writer Lisa Russell

Use Toys to Inspire Imaginative Short Stories: Language Arts Lesson Using Creativity and Favorite Childhood Item

In: Middle School Lesson Plans

By: Feature Writer Kellie Hayden

End of Year Technology Projects: Final Activity for Tech Classes that Helps Summarize the Course

In: Classroom Activities

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

6 Strategies for Workforce Continuing Education: Economical Techniques that Benefit Employees and Employers Alike

In: Continuing Education

By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Teaching Preschoolers the Letter T: Alphabet Recognition Activities

In: Day Care

By: Feature Writer Carla Snuggs

A College for Students with Special Needs: A Review of Landmark College

In: College Reviews

By: Feature Writer Kerrie Troseth

Use Anchor Charts for English Language Learners: A Strategy to Support ESL Students in the Regular Ed Classroom

In: ESL Materials

By: Feature Writer Margaret M. Williams

Plan Group Discussion about a Novel: How to Engage Learners in Literary Analysis With Their Peers

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Sonia Sotomayor and Her Impact on Schools: How Sotomayor is Likely to Rule on Educational Issues

In: Educational Issues

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Character Analysis Topics for Things Fall Apart: Help Students Prepare to Write an Analysis Essay for Achebe's Novel

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Differentiating Instruction for Special Needs: Vary Teaching Styles to Meet the Requirements of Every Student

In: Special Needs Education

By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Getting Teens Involved in World No Tobacco Day: Pictorial Health Warnings use Shocking Images to Discourage Smoking

In: At-Risk Youth Support

By: Feature Writer Susan Carney

Inclusion Classroom Tips for New Teachers: Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities

In: New Teacher Support

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Literary Elements in Achebe's Things Fall Apart: Teach Students Literary Analysis Skills Using This African Novel

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Conversation Skills for Students with Autism: Strategies and Classroom Activities to Improve Verbal Abilities

In: Autistic Students

By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Developing a Training Program Framework: Determining the Structure of Corporate Education

In: Designing Training Tools

By: Feature Writer Joni Rose

Fine Arts Change the Brain: Brain Development Affected by Music and Art

In: Educational Issues

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel