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Teacher Interview Question – Tell Me About Yourself

Stop and think before you answer this question.  The interviewers really don’t want to hear your life story or the names of all your 20 cats.  Rather what they are listening for is how well you will fit into the school, work … Continue reading

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Teacher Interview Question: How can Assessment Improve Student Learning?

Assessment is a powerful tool to improve student achievement.  Rather than treat assessment as an end result, teachers should incorporate assessments as part of the learning process, allowing both teacher and student to monitor progress and evaluate news ways to … Continue reading

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"Ah, he is back": the return of the misbehaved student

At the beginning of the year (semester), we review our new class rosters, allowing us to practice student names, set-up grade books, and create seating charts.  Also, many of us teachers review our class roster to see who we know … Continue reading

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Spiff up the Teacher Resume

Sometimes we need a little help when it comes to our resumes.  I came across this helpful blog post that outlines words you want to avoid on the resume.  Click here for the link.  Also, check out my book for … Continue reading

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How are you doing as a teacher? Get the feedback you need to become a better teacher.

Concern In my district, I am evaluated twice.  Is that enough to identify areas of improvement, provide targeted professional development and feedback, and measure its impact on student achievement?  Absolutely not. Evaluation as a Tool Don’t wait or hope for … Continue reading

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Call to Action

I was inspired by President Obama’s speech.  As a classroom teacher, I would consider myself a public servant, working long hours and going beyond the call of duty for not much money.  I do it because I love it; it’s … Continue reading

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Inauguration v. Planned Curriculum

Come Tuesday we will bear witness to a significant event in our lives: the swearing in of the first African-American President.  President-elect Obama represents the best of American ideals and the American dream.  My students, predominately low-income and of color, … Continue reading

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Beat Teacher Stress with a Roku

For Christmas my wife bought me a Netflix Roku.  It’ an amazing piece of technology. While I was on my holiday break I put it to good use and what a great stress reliever.  I was able to watch a … Continue reading

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100 Free Online Tools for Teachers

Jessica Merritt at Smart Teaching.org compiled and nicely organized a list of 100 free web tools.  Check it out here.  It will benefit any teacher.

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It's Bigger Than Rhee

I couldn’t hold back.  For months I have been over hearing colleagues talking about Michelle Rhee, the Chancellor of Washington D.C. schools.  The word is she is bad.  She is out-of-control.  What is not spoken, but clearly understood is she … Continue reading

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