Category Archives: Teacher Practitioner

Waiting for American Teacher

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Guest Blogger

In American public opinion it almost goes without saying that teachers should be paid more. The public is especially supportive of increasing compensation for accomplished teachers, teachers dedicated to working in hard to staff subjects, and teachers committed to closing … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ambassador Fellow Lisa Coates Discusses Weathering the Special Education Storm

Posted on March 16, 2011 by jjohnson

My desire to become a Classroom Teaching Ambassador Fellow was driven by my professional commitment to the equitable treatment and outcomes for students who have emotional disabilities. On a rainy Thursday last week, I was able to bring my voice … Continue reading →

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How to Play Catch Up in Math (While Moving Students Forward)

Posted on February 10, 2011 by jjohnson

Guest Blog:  John Seelke, High School Math Teacher This item comes from John Seelke, a high school math teacher and 2007 Presidential Awardee in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST) in Washington, D.C..  I met John at a teacher town hall … Continue reading →

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Rural Charter School Makes Education Real for Students

Posted on February 1, 2011 by jreeves

The community of Walton, Kansas, has embraced a charter school as a tool for designing an educational program that is meaningful in their distant rural town. Using a charter school grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the Walton 21st … Continue reading →

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Boom Bag Strategy Is a Blast in US History

Posted on November 15, 2010 by pkickbush

Teacher Karishma Merchant describes “Boom Bag,” a game that her 11th graders enjoy and that helps them retain what they’ve learned. Continue reading →

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Let Students Explore on a Writing RAFT

Posted on October 29, 2010 by jjohnson

This writing-to-learn strategy encourages creative thinking and motivates students to reflect on their reading in unusual ways. Continue reading →

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