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Using Visual Math Creates Meaning

Using visual math actually creates meaning. Vickie Davis’ writes in “Making Math Meaningful with Virtual Math Manipulatives” that it is meant to lead teachers to new and exciting techniques that use visualization to explain the […]

Simple Advice for First-Time Teachers

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Advice for first-time teachers is always welcome. Are you new to the teaching profession? Maybe you’ve heard stories about how difficult your first year of teaching can be, but there are tips and tricks to […]

Find Balance Between Teaching and Having a Personal Life

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Do you struggle to find balance between your profession and having a personal life? One teacher decided to go from working 60-hour work weeks to leaving within 30 minutes of class dismissal. In the end […]

How to Encourage Teachers to Use their Voice

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How can you encourage teachers to use their voice and be heard? The Center on Education Policy study recently uncovered just how unfulfilled educators are with their vocation and revealed that almost half of teachers […]

Young Artists and Life-Long Success Go Together

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Young artists learn important life skills from the arts. A father was talking to his daughter and asked her, What do you do, child?” She simply replied, “I do art and I play — that’s […]

President’s Fiscal Year Budget helping Teachers

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A strong education system is the backbone for any nation. And with the President’s 2017 budget request, America and its teachers might be able to stand a little taller in the future. New programs seek […]

Equity and Excellence in the President's Budget

Equal Educational Opportunities for all Children

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Equal educational opportunities are vital for kids to do well in life. Success is available to everyone but it takes hard work, and the support of family, friends, and especially teachers. Always trust that with […]

Department of Education Seeks Summer Interns

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The US Department of Education is seeking summer interns. Interning for the Department of Ed is a great way to discover if a federal career or a career in public service is right for you. […]

National Teacher Leadership Summit Held in Washington D.C.

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The long awaited 1st annual National Teacher Leadership Summit was held in Washington D.C. on February 5, 2016. The summit brought together representatives from over 20 States to discuss what they are doing to promote […]

Pokémon Go to Inspire Student Creativity and Collaboration

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Students cheer for mutants coming to their school and this means you can use Pokémon Go to inspire student creativity. At an elementary school in Brazil – like at many elementary schools across the world – […]