Budget Cuts Slicing Deeper in Districts Nationwide

Budget Cuts Slicing Deeper in Districts Nationwide To cope with shrinking budgets, school districts around the country are cutting programs once thought to be untouchable.

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Academic Testing invalid due to Cheating?

Studies Find Cheaters Overinflate Academic Ability

New research shows that, when students succeed at cheating on tests, they get duped into thinking they're smarter than they really are.

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How Do You Get Control Of Your Classroom?

Teachers: How Do You Get Control Of Your Classroom?


Mandy Hickson, who is currently student teaching, wrote in and asked us if we had any advice for getting control of a classroom. Honestly, we know this is the most essential skill when teaching and they don't cover it in college. Our best advice is to always, always be consistent and remain calm. When you set class rules, make sure you follow them as well. See as many veteran teachers as you can to get an idea of a variety of styles that are used. This helps you establish your own. See teachers at all grade levels and areas. I learned some of my most effective techniques from a high school wood shop teacher- and I teach seventh graders!