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Marking English Books in Schools: A Guide to Good Marking Practice for Newly Qualified Teachers

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By: Steven Pink

Important Strategies for New Teachers: How to Settle Quickly Into the Role of a Newly Qualified Teacher

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By: Steven Pink

Teacher Expectations Raise Student Achievement: Increased Expectations Improve Student Behavior and Achievement

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Guide for New Teachers: Lesson Plans, Strategies, and Resources for Beginning Teachers

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By: Muxin Li

Sample Report Card Comments: Sample Comments Teachers Can Send Home With Grades

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Manage Report Card Time: Tips for Handling Bad Grades and Disappointed Parents

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

What is Dyslexia? Understanding a Specific Learning Disability in the Area of Reading

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Field Trip Tips for Teachers: Extra Planning for an Educational Trips for Students

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Bulletin Board Ideas for Fall: Classroom Displays Using Fall Themes

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Home Visits May Solve Parent Involvement Problem: Visiting Parents at Home May Increase Student Test Scores

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Get Parents Involved at School: Motivating Parents to Become More Involved in Their Child's School

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Motivate Students to Complete Homework: Ideas That Will Help Students Be Motivated to Do Their Homework

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Save Time Teaching an Online Class: Time-saving Tips for Online Teachers

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Unschooling America's Children: Unschooling Asks Public School Teachers to Examine Their Role

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Advice for First Year Teachers: An Educator's School Survival Guide for Beginning Teachers

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By: Nancy Goodmonson

Surviving the First Days and Weeks of School: Tips for Beginning Teachers

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By: Afua Saafir

Homework Assignment Guidelines: Prioritizing to Make the Most of Student Homework

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

BCR Instruction for Standardized Test Prep: Teaching Students How to Write a Brief Constructed Response

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Tips for New Teachers: Hints to Help New Educators Succeed

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By: Pamela Mooman

How To Use Mapping Strategies After a Test: Targeting Learning Areas Helps Teachers Improve Instruction

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By: Dorit Sasson

Allowing the Students to Create the Class Rules: Steps for Creating Classroom Rules With Students

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Fun Class Rules for Elementary Students: Classroom Management Improves With Rules That Engage Students

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Classroom Management Tools for New Teachers: Classroom Discipline and Management on the First Day of School

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Organizational Tools for First Days of School: Effective Pre-Assessments Determine Students' Academic Needs

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By: Dorit Sasson

New Teachers and Special Education Students: Teaching in an Inclusion Class Takes Extra Preparation

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Modification Reading Strategies for New Teachers: Modified Reading Assignments Support Struggling Students

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By: Dorit Sasson

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

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

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

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

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

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Reflective Journals Build Effective Instruction: Writing about Difficult Classroom Issues Helps Teachers Cope Better

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By: Dorit Sasson

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

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Building Relationships with Students: Tips and Tricks for Classroom Teachers

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By: Chad McPhail

Meeting K-12 Instructional Goals: Teachers Target and Adjust Instruction for Struggling Students

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By: Dorit Sasson

Educational Gifts and Games at the End of School: Celebrating the Last Day of the School Year

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teaching Students to Take Proper Notes: Note-Taking Skills Best Learned through Direct Instruction

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Basic Student Organization: Simple Organizational Tips to Increase Student Grades

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Successful K-12 Reflective Learning Experiences: Reflective Writing and Learning Help Teachers Engage Students

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By: Dorit Sasson

How to Manage Teacher's Health in the Classroom: Tips on Managing Health Issues at School to Prevent Illness

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Classroom Management for the Beginner Teacher: How to Manage Behavior Before it Occurs

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By: Mathew Wiebusch

Back to School Night: Meeting Your New Students for the First Time

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Praise Children for a Job Well Done: Public and Private Praise will Encourage Students to Perform Well

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Kindergarten Readiness Tips for Teachers: Helping Parents Decide Whether to Enroll Their Child in Kindergarten

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Summer Job Opportunities for Teachers: Summer Camps for Children and Other Work Opportunities

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Successful Classroom Management Systems: Guidelines Help Students become Self-Directed in Their Behavior

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By: Dorit Sasson

Kindergarten Graduation for Teachers and Parents: Tips and Expectations for Beyond the Kindergarten Year

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Spring Bulletin Board Decorations: Display Ideas for Spring Break and Easter

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Write with the Left Hand: Instruction for Left-Handed Writers

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Overcome Spring Fever in the Classroom: Keeping Students on Task as the Weather Warms Up

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Strategies for Improving Fluency: Teaching Tips to Help Students Read Fluently

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

What Is Inventive Spelling? Early Spelling Skills for Young Children

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teaching Timesavers: Teaching Practices that Save Time for the Busy Teacher

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By: Nicole Hempeck

Methods for Documenting Student Progress: Strategies for Assessing and Keeping Records in the Classroom

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By: Nicole Hempeck

Becoming a Teacher: Questions to Ask Before You Choose a Career in Teaching

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By: Jason Alberty

Raising Middle School Reading Test Scores: A Statistical Look at Factors Affecting Eighth Grade Tests

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Raising Elementary Reading Test Scores: A Look at Fourth Grade Testing Factors

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Raising High School Reading Test Scores: Factors that Affect Reading Scores in Twelfth Grade Students

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Why Classroom Rules and Procedures Fall Apart: Teachers Need an Effective Classroom Management Plan

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By: Dorit Sasson

The Less Homework Revolution: Information on the Amount of Homework Appropriate for Children

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Valentine Bulletin Board Displays: Ideas for Celebrating Valentine's Day in the Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Making Copies of Materials: Finding Time to Copy Everything a Teacher Needs

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teacher's To Do List for Friday: What a Teacher Needs to Accomplish Before the Weekend

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Use Teacher Preparation Time Carefully: Appropriate Usage of Prep Time to Get Work Done

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Tips for Minimizing Grading Time: Ideas to Spend Less Time Grading Student Papers

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Activities for Students after Holiday Break: What to Have Students Do the First Day Back after Break

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Worksheets for Reading Enrichment: Reading Extension Activities that Students can Complete

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Activities for Reading Centers: Reading Extension Activities that Students can Complete

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Reading Center Activities: Independent Reading Activities Students Can Complete

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Teachers to Give: Cheap Valentines Gifts Teachers can Give their Students

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

The Great Friday Afternoon Event: Teaching Your Students to Appreciate Literature

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Time Management Tips for Teachers: Finding Time in the Teacher's Day to Get Everything Done

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Managing an Open Space Classroom: Tips for Teachers in Open Air Classroom Setting

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Learning Styles in the Classroom: Learn How to Teach to Each Different Learning Style

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Cheap Christmas Gift Ideas for Students: Spend Little to No Money to Give Your Students a Gift this Year

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Motivate Students to Read at Home: Using a Literacy Log to Encourage Student Reading

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Tangram Art Work in the Classroom: Encouraging Creativity and Teamwork During Art Class

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

What to Do About Unfinished Student Work: Ways to Teach Students Responsibility and Organization

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Utilize Parent Volunteers: What to Delegate to a Parent Volunteer in the Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Christmas Gifts for Parent Volunteers: What Teachers Should Give to their Volunteers this Christmas

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Prevent Students from Cheating: Catching and Preventing Cheaters in Your Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Teaching Students to Take More Responsibility: Encouraging More Responsible Behavior in the Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

How to Improve Student Handwriting: Ways to Encourage Your Students to Write Neatly

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

New Year's Resolutions for Teachers: Five Resolutions New and Experienced Teachers Should Make

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Home Communication for Teachers: The Importance of Teachers Communicating with Parents

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Setting Up a Collaborative Teaching Plan: Teachers Collaborate on Classroom Management and Lesson Planning

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By: Dorit Sasson

How Educators Handle Difficult Parents: Tips for Teachers Dealing With Parent Problems

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By: Kristy Acevedo

How to Host a School Open House: Tips for Teachers on Introducing Parents to You and Your Classroom

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By: Kristy Acevedo

Providing After School Enrichment To Students: Tips For Educators On One-On-One Academic Tutoring

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By: Kristy Acevedo

Substitute Teacher Survival 101: The Importance of Effective Classroom Management and Preparation

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By: Julie Atchison

Teacher Baiting: What to do When Kids Make Teachers Cry

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By: Elizabeth Randall

Warning Signs of New Teacher Burnout: A Self-Help Stress Checklist for Educators

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By: Kristy Acevedo

Alleviating Sunday Teaching Anxiety: Tips for Educators to Help Stop the Sunday Blues

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By: Kristy Acevedo

Interacting With Teaching Colleagues: How to Create Lasting Collegial Relationships With Other Educators

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By: Kristy Acevedo

How to Succeed as a New Teacher: Tips for the First Year Teacher

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

New Teacher Tips for First Day of School Success: Simple Steps to Prepare for Positive Start as a First Year Teacher

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By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

An Honest Look at the Cons of Becoming a Teacher: Negative and Challenging Aspects of Teaching Not Often Considered

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By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

The Traveling Teacher: How To Float Successfully From Classroom to Classroom

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By: Kristy Acevedo

Use K-W-L Technique in Reading Lessons: Strategic Thought Process For Engaging Students Before They Read

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By: Dorit Sasson

Ideas for Taking Classroom Attendance: Use Seating Charts, Class Rosters, Ice-Breakers, Name Cards

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By: Dorit Sasson

Visualize Effective Teaching Strategies: Strategies for Visualizing Effective Instruction

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By: Dorit Sasson

Summer Reading Activities: Reading Can Be a Motivating Summer Experience

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By: Dorit Sasson

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