Both teachers and students need to utilize time appropriately in order to achieve higher grades in any age classroom.

Nov 22, 2010 – Jennifer Wagaman

Teachers need to be prepared to handle situations where racist comments are used in the classroom to help promote a more accepting community.

Nov 22, 2010 – Jennifer Wagaman

Effective K-3 phonics instruction should be tied to authentic literacy uses, and conducted by knowledgeable teachers who understand basic phonetic concepts.

Nov 18, 2010 – Barbara Abromitis

Following simple guidelines can make substitute teaching high school more effective for the substitute teacher and students.

Nov 17, 2010 – Matthew Ferraton

There are three essential elementary classroom management strategies that will help substitute teachers have a successful work day.

Nov 8, 2010 – Matthew Ferraton

Substitute teaching can be a rewarding experience with flexible schedules and good pay. How to become a substitute teacher however can be a clouded process.

Nov 1, 2010 – Matthew Ferraton

In Detroit, new legislation punishes parents with jail time if they do not attend at least one parent teacher conference during a single school year.

Nov 1, 2010 – Jennifer Wagaman

The personal comments on a kindergarten student's report card are the most important piece of information for a parent.

Oct 31, 2010 – Jennifer Wagaman

Starting your first teaching job can be challenging. Having strategies to deal with day to day issues as they arise helps in becoming a successful teacher.

Oct 22, 2010 – Juanita McLellan

Organization in the classroom can impact classroom management, teacher planning and student learning.

Oct 21, 2010 – Jennifer Wagaman

Student academic excellence depends on the attitudes of the education team and a few guidelines to help in the achievements.

Oct 18, 2010 – Marcia Griffiths-Prince

Lesson plan template for new teachers or for teachers in training to think through each aspect of a lesson.

Oct 12, 2010 – Jennifer Wagaman

Learn how to use shape books for Thanksgiving lesson plans and to create thankful bulletin boards to decorate the classroom.

Oct 7, 2010 – Jennifer Wagaman

Easy activities and crafts for new teachers to use around Thanksgiving time in their early childhood classrooms.

Oct 7, 2010 – Jennifer Wagaman

While the modern classroom can be more democratic, ultimately, the classroom is not a democracy. In many cases, it is tending toward anarchy.

Oct 3, 2010 – Maria Jacketti

When the weather is bad, students are sequestered inside for indoor recess. Learn some creative ideas for managing students during this type of recess time.

Sep 30, 2010 – Jennifer Wagaman

Students don't care what you know until they know that you care. Tips on building positive relationships with students to create effective classrooms.

Sep 27, 2010 – Constance Simmons

Mentoring/coaching is a continuum designed to help an emerging teacher develop into an innovative member of a school community.

Sep 27, 2010 – Catherine Aubrecht

Learn three common mistakes that new teachers make in the classroom and how to avoid them to have a successful first year of teaching.

Sep 25, 2010 – Jennifer Wagaman

K-8 teaching is stressful, with little time for eating right or exercise. But new teachers can ensure optimum health by taking these small steps each day.

Sep 24, 2010 – Barbara Abromitis