NEA Today articles from January 2006

NEA Today archives from January 2006

When trilingual isn't enough.(issues related to languages at school)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
January 1, 2006... My friend Gerry, a Boston-area teacher for more than 25 years, got his bachelor's degree in Russian. While teaching, he became a big fan of Harvard extension courses, and he went on to become fluent in French and Spanish. This love for...

Team NEA, let's get it started!(National Education Association)
January 1, 2006... Every time I come in contact with NEA members--whether it's through the pages of NEA Today, via e-mail, on the phone, or face-to-face--I am sure to do one thing. I convey the immense pride I feel in every single one of NEA's 2.7 million...

Heard on the boards.(students of color have a wealth of things to teach white students, a student teacher saved from Hurricane Katrina)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... I am a supporter of Jonathan Kozol. In regards to the achievement gap, I think students of color have a wealth of things to teach white students--if only each student could see the wonderful things to be learned from each other. Newton,...

Much pain, but no gain: the term 'scientifically based' appears 115 times in the so-called No Child Left Behind law.(high-stakes testing may be increasing the dropout rate: study says)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... SO WE HOPE the U.S. Department of Education is paying close attention to scientific research on the central strategy of NCLB--high-stakes testing to increase math and reading scores--and whether it actually works. Because the answer is, it...

Nesting teachers.(urban areas don't find sufficient numbers of teachers: study says)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Educators are no migratory birds, it seems. A full 61 percent first teach in schools within 15 miles of their hometown, and 85-percent within 40 miles, according to a recent Stanford University study. That's a bad habit for urban areas, which...

?Habla espanol? Even grade schoolers can talk the talk.(foreign language study in elementary school )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... For 20 minutes each day, fourth- and fifth-graders in Sandra Rosado's class at Perkins Elementary in St. Petersburg, Florida, aren't allowed to speak--in English, that is. But they hardly miss it. Although foreign language study...

Brother, can you spare some supplies? Don't miss these web sites that match teachers with donors.(iLoveSchools.com )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... When Jeremy Merrill needed supplies for his art students at Hoover Senior High School in San Diego, he didn't--for once--reach into his own wallet. Instead, he reached out to the virtual world for help--and boy, did he get it. Last spring he...

NCLB: a hindrance?(No Child Left Behind Law)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... If the so-called No Child Left Behind Law really "is working," as U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings recently said, then why aren't students reading better? Why aren't they improving at a faster rate in math? Recent scores from...

Salary blues.(teacher salaries aren't what they used to be: study proves)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... A recent union study proves what you already know: Teacher salaries aren't what they used to be. The average teacher salary in 200304 was $46,597, a 2.2 percent increase over the previous year. At the same time, the rate of inflation in 2004...

The envelope, please! Which are the all-time best movies starring teachers? you decide!
January 1, 2006... IT'S GETTING CLOSE to movie award season, and as Hollywood rolls out the red carpet for the year's top films, we want your votes for NEA Today's version of the best flicks ever. Join us in saluting the most inspiring--or just plain...

Go figure.(Norfolk City Public Schools District in Virginia awarded with the Broad Prize for Public Education )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Try to make sense of this: The Norfolk City Public Schools District in Virginia nets one of the nation's top prizes in education--the Broad Prize for Public Education--for its success in raising the test scores of poor and minority students....

All reading, all the time: it's not (just) elementary, my dear.(National Education Association's Read Across America celebrates reading across all grades, all year long)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... It's not (just) elementary, my dear. THINK NEA'S READ ACROSS AMERICA is just for elementary students? Think it's just March 2? Think again! Now in its eighth year, Read Across America celebrates reading across all grades, all year long....

A virtual family: as the wind blew, the wires still hummed for support professionals.(National Education Association members serving for disaster victims)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Has anybody heard from Eddie Middleton? I am worried and wondering if he is OK! The questions asked on NEA's ESP listserv usually aren't life or death. But in Hurricane Katrina's wake, the e-mail list served as virtual life rafts for...

NCLB relief. (Capitol Report.(No Child Left Behind law sets deadline for teachers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... As the deadline for teachers to meet the "highly qualified" provision of the so-called No Child Left Behind law (NCLB) approaches, Education Secretary Margaret Spellings has signaled some relief may be available. In a late October letter to...

Low marks for NCLB. (Capitol Report.(No Child Left Behind Act )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The more folks know about NCLB, the less they like it, according to a new PDK-Gallup poll. Of the public school parents who say they're familiar with the law, 27 percent view it favorably and about the same number view it unfavorably....

A Smart gift: post-Katrina, Kentucky's student members swing into fund-raising gear to help the neediest schools with technology.(Kentucky Education Association Student Program )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... FIRST 5 YEARS HOW DOES A COFFEE-SCENTED CANDLE bring a whiff of hope to disaster-struck schools along the Gulf Coast? Ask members of the Kentucky Education Association Student Program (KEA-SP), who have turned their fund-raising...

Stave off sniffles and sneezes.(tips on avoiding colds and the flu)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The skills you use on the job can help another member with a dilemma on the home front. * THIS MONTH: Health Occupations teacher Wendy Wilson, R.N., of South Boston, Virginia, offers tips on avoiding colds and the flu. Handwashing....

What's your take on NCLB?
January 1, 2006... Four years after its passage, how has the No Child Left Behind law affected you and your school? * Boring test prep? * A fresh focus on reaching at-risk students? * Fewer art and music classes? * No more teaching...

The NEA Foundation.(National Education Association Foundation awarded Philip Forgit)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Philip Forgit, a fourth-grade teacher at Rawls Byrd Elementary in Williamsburg, Virginia, received the NEA Foundation Award at the Foundation's 11th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Gala in December. At the event, former President...

Closing the gap: money isn't everything--but it sure can help.(National Education Association Foundation funding for professional development for educators )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... THE PROBLEM? Milwaukee's poor and minority students still lag behind their peers, particularly in math and science, and especially at the higher grades. The solution? More professional development for educators and an assortment of new...

Life lessons.(BOOK FOCUS)(Elaine's Circle )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... WHEN WRITER BOB KATZ went looking for true tales of inspiration from teachers, he found Elaine Moore, a retired fourth-grade teacher in Eagle River, Alaska, who believes, above all, that a classroom is a community. But, in 1993, when one of...

Rosa Parks: NEA pays its respects to a civil rights legend.(National Education Association)
January 1, 2006... Reg Weaver was 16 years old, Dennis Van Roekel was eight, Lily Eskelsen was a seven-month-old baby, and Rosa Parks was 42 on December 1, 1955, when she decided not to give a White man her seat on the bus. Half a century later, the three...

Shut Up! Student journalists suffer censorship, but help is on the way.(RIGHTS watch)
January 1, 2006... Katy Dean didn't set out to make waves; she just wanted to cover a major story for her school newspaper: two local residents had sued the school district, claiming that diesel fumes from the district's bus barn had made them sick. But...

Taking stock in schools.(Utah Education Association's campaign to improve public schools)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... UTAH The slogan for the Utah Education Association's (UEA) campaign to improve public schools gets to the point: "No Excuses! Invest in Public Schools." It also gets around on billboards, car window stickers, and lawn signs. Aimed at...

Heard it on the radio.(Iowa State Education Association developed a community-awareness campaign to boost teacher salaries)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... IOWA The Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) has developed a community-awareness campaign to boost teacher salaries. Instead of organizing the usual campaign rallies and town hall meetings, ISEA produced 60-second radio spots that aired...

Standing firm.(Seneca Valley Secretaries and Paraprofessionals of Pennsylvania began preparing for negotiations three years prior to the expiration of their contract)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... PENNSYLVANIA The Seneca Valley Secretaries and Paraprofessionals of Pennsylvania began preparing for negotiations three years prior to the expiration of their contract. First they formed a bargaining committee, then they interviewed members...

Between a rock and a hard compromise.(Rockford and Kent Intermediate School Districts agreed to contracts with teacher unions that double prescription co-payments )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... MICHIGAN Approximately 800 teachers and staff in the Rockford and Kent Intermediate School Districts recently agreed to new contracts that double prescription co-payments to $10 and $20. This could be indicative of a national trend as...

A first for Georgia ESPs.(education support professional conference)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... GEORGIA The first education support professional (ESP) conference to be held in Georgia took place in August of last year. Almost 90 ESPs gathered in Macon for the two-day event. "About 75 percent of attendees had never been to an Association...

Faculty wisdom says 'unionize'.(faculty members get legislative support at three state universities)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... WASHINGTON A 2002 state law that granted faculty members collective bargaining rights has provided much-needed legislative support for faculty members at three state universities. Faculty unions at Central and Eastern Washington universities...

Reaching for a living wage: NEA rallies for educators forced to choose between heat and groceries.(esp)
January 1, 2006... The bitter cold and rain couldn't keep Rick Taylor away. With so much at stake, how could he possibly miss his chance to rally for a living wage? As a Martin County (Kentucky) school board maintenance employee, Taylor earns just $8.56 an...

Language can't be a barrier; here are practical ways to reach students when they speak what you don't.(425 First Languages)(Cover Story)
January 1, 2006... David spent two months in a Northern Virginia kindergarten classroom last year, arriving from Bolivia just as the local Cherry trees burst into famous bloom. He didn't speak a word the entire time. But this year, in his first-grade classroom...

How can we help kids stay in school? Educators find one-on-one attention in any grade is key to helping at-risk students get their diplomas.(SCHOOL DROPOUTS)
January 1, 2006... At the beginning of the year, one of Wendy Fujitani's ninth-grade students at Waianae High in Hawaii didn't come to school at all. "He was 16, tall and athletic, and he wanted to play football, but he had no desire to come in, pass his...

Beautiful minds: an innovative math program helps change the face of gifted and talented education.(FOSTERING DIVERSITY)
January 1, 2006... "Friendly fractions" are the day's topic, but Alison Foley's 20 fourth-graders can't dig into that concept until they've tallied and graphed their favorite desserts. Votes for ice cream, brownies, cake, and cookies-even a lone vote for...

Teach English in China this summer!(PRODUCT ROUNDUP)
January 1, 2006... Want to apply your teaching skills in a new environment, explore China, and build cross-cultural understanding? Global Language Villages provides an opportunity for American volunteers to teach English to students throughout China....

NEA Long Distance.(PRODUCT ROUNDUP)
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Give your students a real world experience.(PRODUCT ROUNDUP)
January 1, 2006... i-to-i volunteer travel has global projects in need of volunteers. School groups are needed to help build homes for the underprivileged or perform eco & wildlife conservation abroad. Experience meaningful travel with our established service...

NEA Professional Library: the bookstore for educators.(PRODUCT ROUNDUP)
January 1, 2006... It takes inspiration to keep students motivated and excited to learn. The NEA Professional Library has the innovative resources you need to revitalize your classroom. Each title is research-based and designed for application in real...

Earn your M.S. or ED.S degree from home in 14 months.(PRODUCT ROUNDUP)
January 1, 2006... Strengthen student learning and enhance your career with an accredited degree earned 100% through distance learning. Join educators from 30 states and learn practical brain-based strategies for increasing student achievement shared with...

Special offer from LizClaiborne.com.(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Receive an exclusive offer of 20% off: your entire order with LizClaiborne.com. Enter code LIZTEACH at checkout. We have thousands of styles from elegant to casual, modern to classic. Find the perfect outfits, for your journey into the...

Earn continuing education credits from home.(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Worn out climbing the salary schedule ladder? Tired of taking weekend and evening classes to gain continuing education credits? Earn graduate and undergraduate credits from home. 1, 3, and 5-credit courses available from accredited...

MA in education online!(PRODUCT ROUNDUP)
January 1, 2006... Alliant International University, a regionally accredited university based in California, Offers online MA-E designed to assure expertise in instructional technology, multicultural competencies, the application of neuroscience to teaching,...

Answering the call: the history of the National Education Association: we start the year by looking back at NEA's rich history--the impact it has had on the lives of public school educators and the children they serve. First of a four-part series.
January 1, 2006... On a summer afternoon in 1857, 43 educators gathered in Philadelphia, answering a national call to unite as one voice in the cause of public education. At the time, learning to read and write was a luxury for most children--and for many...

Can you see me now? GPS technology gives bus drivers (and their bosses) an extra set of eyes.
January 1, 2006... School bus driver Bo Yealy was miles into the Nevada desert, traveling down a barren stretch of road, when she noticed her two-way radio wasn't picking up any signal. With her electronic tether to the Clark County School District dispatch...

Should teachers eat lunch with their students?
January 1, 2006... [YES] Eating lunch with students can be both an enriching and rewarding experience, but the outcomes depend heavily upon the personality of the teacher, the receptiveness of the students, and the dynamics of the school culture, which may...

Creative cheating: how do you keep kids from cheating on tests?
January 1, 2006... ANSWER: Here's my advice after 25 years of teaching. I make six versions of the test, so only a few kids spread out in class have the same test. As I hand out the tests, I announce that I will write a referral if any student tries to cheat,...

Calendar lessons.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... When putting the date on your classroom calendar, you have the perfect opportunity to practice both repeating and growth patterns with students. By using different colored shapes with numbers written on them, you can show repeating patterns...

Indoor voices.(How to manage discipline at school cafeteria?)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... I'm a former kindergarten teacher who is teaching fourth grade for the first time, and it's clear to me that as students get bigger, so do their voices. The noise level in our cafeteria at lunchtime is so loud that all four fourth-grade...

Off the mark.(Cartoon)
January 1, 2006... GO EASY ON HER, OFFICER... SHE'S AN ENGLISH TEACHER.

Gone fishing?(student picked up earlier from school misses a haft-day of instruction )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... IF A CHILD IS PRESENT from the start of school until 11:30, he or she is counted as present for the day. I have several students whose parents pick them up at 11:35 for reasons such as shopping. This means the student misses a haft-day of...

Ask three before me.(managining the students in computer lab)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... This oldie but goodie still has legs. Teaching in a K-6 computer lab with 20+ students at a time can be quite taxing when the questions come fast and furiously. My classroom rule, "Ask Three Before Me," has turned out to be successful...

Spell check.(LIGHTEN UP)
January 1, 2006... My co-teacher had to be absent and left plans for his substitute that included the following typo: "Mrs. Gilliland, my co-teacher, will be happy to ruin the class for you." At least I hope it was a typo! CHERYL GILLILAND ...

Burst bubble.(the best part of a teacher for a student )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... On the last day of school a student told me she enjoyed my class the best. My head was swelling with pride as I asked her what was the best part about having me as a teacher. Without missing a beat she said, "I chewed gum every day and you...

Magic chalk.(teaching methods)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... This tip is for teachers who still use chalkboards instead of whiteboards. I discovered that if you get the big, porous sidewalk chalk and soak it in water, you can write on the board and it's barely visible at first. You can then blow on it...

Click to lose: eager to shed those extra post-holiday pounds? These top nutritional Web sites--packed with meal plans, calorie trackers, fitness tips, and more--can help you get started.(HEALTH & FITNESS)
January 1, 2006... All the signs of a new year are here: the air is frosty, post-holiday budgets are busted, and, if you're like us, you can't button your favorite jeans. Maybe you're also pondering another January ritual: resolving to "lose this extra weight...

A squeegee save: brave and resourceful bus driver Sharon Jeffreys saves a girl from a dog attack.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... HAZARD LIGHTS, MIRRORS, FIRE EXTINGUISHER. Of all the safety equipment on her school bus, North Carolina driver Jeffreys never thought she'd rely on a squeegee as a potential lifesaver. But one morning, a 10-year-old girl on Jeffreys'...

If you build it ... children at one Peruvian school lacked the basics. Keri Bristow's solution? Build them a new one.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... DURING A TRIP TO PERU last year, Bristow, a Spanish teacher in Woodstock, Vermont, included a school visit among the other more traditional sightseeing ventures scheduled. After hiking Machu Pichu and visiting Lake Titicaca, she came to the...

Think globally, act (very) locally: Washington State teacher Val Schroeder makes a difference one day, and one backyard, at a time.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... SCHROEDER PLAYS A DOUBLE ROLE in her daily life. During the school day, she teaches creative writing and English at Stanwood High School. Just about every other minute of the day, she serves as the coordinator of the Camano Island Community...

Globetrotter: a Tennessee retiree kicks up his heels worldwide to educate folks about folklife.(Steve Cates of the Tennessee Education Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... EVERY JUNE, THE COUNTRY TOWN of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, opens its arms to visitors from around the globe in a celebration of culture and music. Nearly 6,000 people attend the International Folkfest, and it's all due to retired educator Steve...

Don't miss The NEA Foundation's February grants review.(resources: jan' 06)
January 1, 2006... THERE'S STILL TIME to apply for grants from The NEA Foundation before the February 1, 2006, review date. On behalf of NEA, The NEA Foundation offers NEA Fine Arts Grants to members. Available through local NEA affiliates to elementary...

Science teacher grants.(resources: jan '06)
January 1, 2006... Sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. and administered through the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), Toyota Tapestry Grants support middle and high school science teachers who design and implement science programs use of natural...

We The People bookshelf.(resources: jan '06)
January 1, 2006... School and public libraries can win books that encourage young people to read classics and explore themes in American history, culture, and ideas. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities and American Library Association, this...

NEA-Saturn/UAW partnership award.(resources: jan '06)
January 1, 2006... This Award recognizes NEA locals and school districts that work together in pursuit of quality education. The Partnership solicits applications describing exemplary new teacher induction programs that are created and sustained through the...

Become a librarian.(universities, libraries, and library organizations are offering graduate scholarships to teachers )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Thirty-seven universities, libraries, and library organizations across the country are offering graduate scholarships to teachers who want to become certified school library media specialists. Funds will provide scholarships of 50, 75, or 90...

Diversity calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... JANUARY JANUARY 1--EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION In 1863, President Lincoln signed this edict proclaiming that all slaves living within rebelling Confederate states "are, and henceforth shall be, free." Visit www.archives.gov/...

Get ready for Black History Month.(on National Education Association's website)
January 1, 2006... Begun in 1926 through the efforts of noted Black scholar and historian Carter G. Woodson, Black History Month was originally celebrated as a weeklong event. In 1976, the observance expanded to the entire month of February. These resources,...

Witness to history.(RESOURCES: jan '6)
January 1, 2006... In this 1968 photo, NEA President Braulio Alonso, President-elect Elizabeth Duncan Koontz, and other NEA leaders march in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral procession in Atlanta, Georgia. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Making NEA history.(African-American presidents of National Education Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... In 1968, Elizabeth Duncan Koontz broke new ground when she was elected as the first African-American President of NEA. Koontz has since been followed by James A. Harris, Mary Hatwood Futrell, and Reg Weaver. Elected in 2002, Weaver is...

Is your air fit to breathe?(National Education Association Health Information Network provides guidelines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Is mold making you or your students sick? Are you concerned about poor ventilation in your school building? The NEA Health Information Network (NEA HIN) recently released How to Resolve IAQ Problems in Your School, a comprehensive fact sheet...

Wish upon a Web site.(Classroom Wishlist connects teachers and donors)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Nearly everyone knows that teachers spend hundreds of dollars annually from their own pockets on classroom supplies and materials. Here's a neat way to share the burden. Classroom Wishlist lets you publish your supply needs so that community...

Go bananas for environmental awareness curriculum.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... If you've been looking for ways to teach environmental awareness, then check out these free lesson plans and resources that emphasize conservation by examining the social, environmental, and economic impact of the world's most popular...

DVD on stuttering available to school libraries.
January 1, 2006... Did you know that James Earl Jones stutters? How about Tiger Woods, Carly Simon, Bruce Willis, or Julia Roberts? More than 3 million Americans stutter, with males four times more likely to stutter than females. What can you do when you...

Free endangered species poster from EPA.
January 1, 2006... To lose a single species from an ecosystem affects others that rely on it. Over 1,000 plant and animal species in the United States are currently listed as endangered or threatened, including the black-footed ferret pictured here--the most...

The Classroom.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... THE CLASSROOM By Michael James D'Amato Humor and insight are hallmarks of this witty, inspirational book from an experienced urban middle-school teacher. Example: "Allow students to use notes during the first five minutes of a test."...

Harley and Homer.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... HARLEY & HOMER By Donna Ciocca School isn't the easiest place when you're a 12 year-old who'd rather be anywhere than seated in a desk. The author, a middle school teacher, nails her subject and audience--adolescent boys--with this tale...

Whose Hat is That?(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... WHOSE HAT IS THAT? By Sandra Opheim The cat has found a hat, and he'd like nothing better than to take it back! Thus begins cat's odyssey through town to find the owner of the mysterious hat. Along the way, he learns that nurses, bakers,...

Math Facts to the Max: Mastering the Basic Facts with Flash Cards and Songs.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... MATH FACTS TO THE MAX: MASTERING THE BASIC FACTS WITH FLASH CARDS AND SONGS By Carl M. Sherrill Written by a 30-year teaching veteran and author of multiple titles on math, this book offers a fresh, innovative approach to learning basic...

Master arts classes on screen now.(Joy2Learn's online "e-Presentations")(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Invite internationally recognized performing and visual artists into your classroom with Joy2Learn's online "e-Presentations." Through video clips and interactive multimedia materials, including maps, pictures, text, and quiz games, Gregory...

Civics, U.S. government brought to life.(C-SPAN Classroom)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Engage middle and high school students in learning with C-SPAN Classroom. Harnessing the vast resources of C-SPAN's archives and ongoing programming for teachers, this free Web site uses state and national standards-based video content,...

Voices magazine offers young journalists a forum to speak.(web services)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Voices (Tomorrow's Leaders--Today's Issues), a free international magazine written solely by 17- to 25-year-old student journalists from around the world, debuts this fall on the Web. Loaded with personal narratives, analyses, and editorials...

Waiting for Signs of Life.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... In this poetic, deeply affecting story of perseverance and strength, a young Afghan girl and an American woman living in Pakistan share in each other's hope and heartache as they search for answers to the fate of their loved ones during the...

Riveting Biographies, Engaging Design.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... The DK Biography series presents the lives of some of history's best-known figures, highlighting such remarkable personalities as Helen Keller, Anne Frank, Martin Luther King Jr., and others in a thorough yet highly readable format. Each book...

The Camera as Conscience.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Emmy-Award-winning Martin W. Sandler reflects on the work of 12 groundbreaking photographers who changed the way America sees itself. America Through the Lens: Photographers Who Changed the Nation introduces artists such as Matthew Brady,...

Different Students, Different Strategies.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Martha Kaufeldt provides updated information on brain research and applies it to K-12 teaching strategies in Teachers, Change Your Bait! Brain-Compatible Differentiated Instruction. With examples from all grade levels, Kaufeldt demonstrates...

This Pear Deserves Preys.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Author Brian P. Cleary and illustrator Brian Gable team up to demystify one of English's trickiest concepts in How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear? What Are Homonyms and Homophones? Through colorful pictures and silly rhymes, this latest...