Browsing Month July, 2012

Republican Teachers Feel Harassed and Pressured at NEA Annual

By | July 14, 2012 at 6:50 am | No comments

As a public school teacher , every day I observe the continual battle between those who believe in life, liberty, and the protection of property and those who do not. This is my story. "I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only ... Continue reading here: Republican...

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Hey, Sister Teacher? | District 299: The Inside Scoop on CPS

By | July 14, 2012 at 2:30 am | No comments

You may recall the Chicago-based student teacher behind the Tumblr Hey, Girl Teacher (@heygirlteacher) and her hilarious Ryan Gosling-themed notes from February (see here). I did a Q and A with here here. If HGT ended .. The rest is here: Hey, Sister Teacher? | District...

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Teacher Charged With Lewd Acts On A Child, Felony Evading …

By | July 13, 2012 at 10:36 pm | No comments

A Los Angeles Unified School District teacher was charged Friday with committing lewd acts on a child and felony evading. More here: Teacher Charged With Lewd Acts On A Child, Felony Evading...

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Special Ed Teacher From Carol City Named Teacher Of The Year …

By | July 13, 2012 at 7:34 pm | No comments

A huge congratulations goes out to a South Florida elementary school teacher who has been named Teacher of the Year. View post: Special Ed Teacher From Carol City Named Teacher Of The Year...

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Wisdom from an Experienced Urban Teacher « Diane Ravitch's blog

By | July 13, 2012 at 2:54 pm | No comments

Diane, I'm an inner city teacher with 14 years of experience.The guiding principle I see for teachers ' practice is to create a teaching style that plays to one's own strengths as a person and a member of the educational ... Read more: Wisdom from an...

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When a Teacher Loves Teaching « Diane Ravitch's blog

By | July 13, 2012 at 1:08 pm | No comments

Teacher bashing is an integral part of the reform movement. It's almost as if these republican governors were coached or told that this was the plan. Here in Louisiana it was as if the teacher bashing began almost as soon as ... See original here: When a Teacher...

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Dr. Jean & Friends Blog: WHO IS MY TEACHER?

By | July 13, 2012 at 10:44 am | No comments

Make a brochure about yourself, your school, and fun activities you have planned for the year and mail it to the children before school begins (or just give it to them the first day). Read the rest here: Dr. Jean & Friends Blog: WHO IS MY...

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Next Up in Teacher Evaluations: Student Surveys – Teaching Now …

By | July 13, 2012 at 8:48 am | No comments

Education Week Teacher's take on the latest news, ideas, and resources for teacher leaders. Coverage runs the gamut from the inspirational to the infuriating, from practical classroom tips to raging policy debates, and from ... Read this article: Next Up in Teacher...

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Teacher certification fraud charged — Joanne Jacobs

By | July 13, 2012 at 6:03 am | No comments

Aspiring teachers paid a Memphis school official to find substitutes to take a teacher certification exam, prosecutors charge. Clarence Mumford, 58, is accused of charging $1500 to $3000 per test. More: Teacher certification fraud charged — Joanne...

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California Teacher Pension Fund Posts Low Investment Return …

By | July 13, 2012 at 1:56 am | No comments

California's teacher pension fund has earned a 1.8 percent return from investments this year, a rate that falls short of expectations and could add to the system's shortfall. Go here to see the original: California Teacher Pension Fund Posts Low Investment Return...

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