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Strong Student Discipline to Start the New School Year

Mon, 2010-07-26 02:29

A firm, consistent discipline plan is the foundation to efficient teaching and learning.  Implementing that plan begins long before students enter the classroom on the first day of school.

Furthermore, it's important to that a teacher's behavior management program (consisting of rules, rewards, and consequences) be communicated with students and parents in a deliberate and organized way.

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States Racing to Adopt National Standards

Wed, 2010-07-21 07:26

So far, twenty-seven states have adopted the national standards for what students should learn each year from kindergarten through high school.  This represents a historic shift away from local control over schools.  Many more states are set to follow suit in the coming weeks.

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How to Save Money in Your Classroom

Mon, 2010-07-19 19:28

No matter how the global economy is doing, it's always important for teachers to be budget-conscious. Unfortunately, most teachers must spend some of their own money in order to adequately supply our students with the learning tools they need. (Remember to save those receipts for tax time!)

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