2016 NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION
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Registration For more details on registration, use the link below Registration Link The conference dates: JULY 28-31, 2016 Venue: Tampa, USA
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ISTE Conference 2016
Registration For more details on registration, use the link below Registration Link The conference dates: JUNE 26-29, 2016 Venue: Denver, USA
National Summer Learning Day
The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is the nonprofit association that focus on closing the achievement gap through high-quality summer learning for all children and youth. Summer Learning Day is led by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) to elevate … Continue reading
Making the Grade with Teacher Evaluation: Domain 2 – by Julie C Lyons
Last week’s article provided several ideas to assist you with your planning and preparation as you embark upon a new school year. In the Danielson model for teacher evaluation – that many school districts in New Jersey have adopted – … Continue reading
Socratic Seminar and You…Perfect Together
If you asked your students a simple question, such as, “Who wrote Maniac Magee?” you would probably be met with a simple response. In other words, the student who answers the question correctly would say, “Jerry Spinelli.” And while that … Continue reading
Make the Most of Summer: Ideas for Teachers
It’s hard to believe, but the summer is halfway over, and unless you teach year-round, the summer break is the largest block of time all year that you have to yourself. If you’re like most teachers, you approach summer with anticipation, planning activities and excursions that you might not have time for from September to June.
Take a few moments today to reflect on your summer thus far, and use that information to ensure that you spend the next several weeks following through with your plans – so you return to the classroom this fall refreshed and invigorated!
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Maximize Your Summer: Ideas for Principals (Part II)
With August just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how well you’ve managed your schedule so far during the summer. Last week we provided you with several ideas to make the most of your time, including: making staffing decisions early, revising safety procedures if necessary, networking with colleagues, using technology to your advantage, and taking staff input into account.
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A Closer Look At the Common Core State Standards: A Middle School ELA Teacher’s Perspective – Julie Lyons
Transition to the Common Core
Change. The word strikes fear into some educators, while others view it as a welcome breath of fresh air. Teachers are sometimes accused of resisting change, and while that may be true to a certain extent for some, I believe that much of that anxiety results from a fear of the unknown. While it’s true that change takes time and patience, it is important to note that the change we are currently involved in – making the transition to the Common Core – still finds parallels between previous state standards and the new standards.
As a 6th grade teacher in New Jersey, there are definite similarities between the former New Jersey State Standards and the Common Core. Along with those similarities, there are also some differences – especially with respect to the organization of the standards and the level of specificity. Let’s take a closer look at the areas of Reading, Writing, and Language at the sixth grade level… Continue reading
