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The Weekly Survey
A recent report notes that more than 200,000 children were spanked or paddled in U.S. schools last year. Should corporal punishment be banned in all U.S. schools?
Constitution Day (Sept. 17): Education World has gathered dozens of resources and lesson ideas to help teachers across the grades teach about America’s documents. Every-Day Activities: Daily activities offer reinforcement and practice, ensure retention, improve test results.
Early Childhood Themes: Autumn and Apples. Friday Fun: A colorful chain promotes teamwork all year long. Bulletin Boards That Teach: Use quotes at the start of the school year to inspire your students.
Professor Joe Martin: How do you get respect from students? You have to earn it. Goal Setting -- Understanding the Process: Laura Candler explains how to introduce your students to the goal-setting process. Ms. Powell’s Tips for Organizing Your Classroom: Store a variety of real-world reading materials in a way that is attractive and child-friendly. Electronic Portfolios: Electronic portfolios allow students to save sound and video files as well as text and graphics. Go Figure: Can students figure out the names and heights of eleven students in a line?
Diane Hodges’ Looking Forward to Monday Morning: Drive your staff happy with these staff meeting ideas.
Fund Raising: Schools are discovering the powerful possibilities of online auctions. Instant Meeting #10: “Teacher Book Talks" as a professional development tool. Focus on… Buildings and building management. From the Principal Files: Our principal team shares 30 school-wide events that are sure to draw parents in large numbers.
Five for Fun: Five favorite image “generators” -- free and so easy even a technology director can use them. Blabberize: Upload a photo, add sound, animate the mouth, and create your own talking picture. Technology Integration Made Easy: Every-day activities to help you integrate technology into your daily routine. Icebreakers: Templates to use with icebreakers (included) and other classroom activities. Imparting Musical Concepts Through Computing: Betty Reeves super-charges musical study with technology.
Education Humor With Regina Barreca: Knowing the difference between giving kids a boost and a free ride. Starr Points:
It's going to be a wonderful school year! But is it going to be the year you planned?
Fit To Be Taught, Vol. 44: P.E. instructor practices, teaches fitness; vaccine-wary parents concern schools. The Weekly Survey: Should corporal punishment be banned?
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