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Reflections of a ‘Teacher of the Year’
The greatest achievement for this Teacher of the Year is the daily practice of empathy.
Students Struggle to Fit in Small Classroom
When a conflict between students escalated to a physical level, this teacher looked at all the factors involved, including the classroom space.
Poetry Finds a Home in Art Class
Writing poetry is an excellent way for students to explore identity and find meaning and value in everyday experiences.
Favorite Book Connects Student’s Past, Present
When a student has trouble connecting with his new class, the icebreaker can be a book, family photo or picture that connects the child to his personal history and offers an opportunity to share.
Teachers Benefit from Yearly Book Club
Educators at this school find that their book club helps build the teacher community and provides a vehicle for support when needed.
Four Black History Month Must-Haves
Women’s History Month Opens Path to STEM
The theme of Women’s History Month 2013 is “Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.” Make March a jumping-off point for a year-long effort to invite female students into the world of STEM.
TT Community Has Great Span, Wants to Help
A Facebook request yields more than 150 responses and lots of resources. Now the first-grade teacher who made the request has ordered new books and is sharing with her school’s staff.
