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Using Blogging to Enhance Literacy Skills in the Classroom
Teachers are asked to help students become better readers, writers, and community members in all subjects. Using a blog in your classroom can help.
Jun 23, 2011
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Ashley Samsa
Strategies to Strengthen Your Child's Reading Comprehension
Learning and using these comprehension strategies will help your child become a more proficient reader.
Jun 20, 2011
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Lynn Welch
Make a Perfect Picnic for Graduating Seniors
Close high school seniors' school years with a perfect picnic. Read these ideas to create a wonderful afternoon, full of new memories.
Jun 19, 2011
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Lauralee Moss
Combining High School and Middle School
Creating a combination high school/middle school has advantages and disadvantages. This article discusses some of the pros and cons of combining the two.
Jun 15, 2011
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Kimberly Turtenwald
Middle School Plays on the Cheap
Does the drama club or class need to produce a play on a very small budget? Find creative ways to fund this wonderful activity.
May 25, 2011
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Kellie Hayden
Homemade Graduation Gift Ideas that are Inexpensive and Special
Learn how to make homemade graduation gifts that are personalized, unique and don't cost a lot of money. These gifts come from the heart.
May 20, 2011
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Janis Masyk-Jackson
How to Revise for English GCSE Exams
Contrary to popular belief, you can revise for English Language and Literature GCSE exams! Here are a few tips from an English teacher.
May 20, 2011
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Kate Johnson
Overlooked Ways to Prepare for the SAT (or Any Other Major Test)
Sure, perusing books, word lists, and study guides is good and important for anyone wanting to pass the SAT. But how else can a teen study?
Apr 26, 2011
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Mia Blixt
Using Multiple Books in Secondary School Classrooms
Instead of using a single class text, the article presents tips on how to get a diverse population of students reading different books at various levels.
Apr 22, 2011
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Naomi Migliacci
Okay, Math Can Be Confusing
Percentages can be one of most powerful tools in math. When used properly they can clarify complicated comparisons. But sometimes semantics get in the way.
Apr 19, 2011
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Stuart Singer
Volunteer Programs for High School Students
High school students, including non-citizens, can volunteer at various National Parks during the summer with the Student Conservation Association.
Apr 10, 2011
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Christina Rivera
How to Make a Good Science Fair Display Board
For a good science fair board, think it out, sketch it, and then start again until you are happy with the result. Many sketches make one impressive display.
Apr 9, 2011
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Sally Anne Lewis
Roommates: Living Well or Living Nightmare?
Roommates. They can be the best thing about your college years and make living on campus the best decision you ever made . They can also be a nightmare.
Apr 7, 2011
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Minot Pettinato
What are Timed Writings and How to Score High
Going into the assignment with the right mindset and an idea of how you intend on handling the essay is essential to success.
Apr 5, 2011
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Ime Atakpa
Science Fair, How to Impress the Judges
You're a budding genius with a phenomenal project, and you really want to take it to the next level. How can you impress the science fair judges?
Apr 1, 2011
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Sally Anne Lewis
It's Not Magic—It's Mathematics
When I correctly predicted the card my granddaughter had selected, she was amazed. But what she thought was some form of magic was really just solid math.
Mar 28, 2011
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Stuart Singer
Creating a Memorable High School Graduation Speech
Creating a memorable high school graduation speech requires preparation and practice. Write an original commencement address with these steps.
Mar 22, 2011
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Lauralee Moss
Science Fair Projects to Avoid
Science fair judges have seen all of these projects many times, some of them are not valid, some are just flaky. Some break the rules. Know what to avoid.
Mar 20, 2011
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Sally Anne Lewis
Middle School Ancient Egyptian Project
The integrated middle school ancient Egyptian project allows language arts and social studies teachers to collaborate on a research paper and presentation.
Mar 19, 2011
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Kellie Hayden
Science Fair Project Ideas in Chemistry
The Best Way to Blow Something Up is not always the best chemistry project for a science fair. Judges generally prefer safety.
Mar 18, 2011
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Sally Anne Lewis