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- posted Oct 05,2009
  Bangladesh school needs English teacher and...
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  We are looking for a volunteer English teacher and a retired person or couple for the position of Principal for our new study centre in Sylhet , Bangladesh . The centre runs O level and A level curriculum for the prospective students....
- posted Mar 12,2009
  Help! My students are out of control
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  I am a new teacher and am looking for some tips on classroom management. Please help!

Second Careers
- posted Mar 12,2009
  Perils of being a substitute
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  What are some tips for establishing an immediate rapport with students as soon as you walk in the room as a substitute teacher?

Ask a Question
- posted Oct 28,2009
  Should we ban private schools to improve...
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  Outlaw private schools now to save U.S. education.
- posted Jul 29,2009
  The Importance of Learning English
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  This is a question that Mexican students have been asking their teachers for many years. Lately, college students have realised that they have to learn English for some important reasons. Nowadays, Mexican students are asking for...

Professional Development
- posted Jul 22,2009
  Report urges end to extra pay for Master's degrees
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  By Stephen Sawchuk States are spending billions in education dollars each year rewarding teachers for earning advanced degrees that show little correlation with improved student achievement, a report...
- posted Mar 12,2009
  Development in Tough Economic Times
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  How can schools and districts rethink staff development programs in order to both control costs and improve effectiveness?

Education Technology
- posted Mar 12,2009
  Netbooks in the classroom
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  I just got a grant that will let me purchase netbooks for all my students. Is anyone else using them in the classroom?

Teaching Profession
- posted Mar 12,2009
  Is merit pay the future of our profession?
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  Merit pay and increased use of charter schools both have the backing of President Obama. What does this mean for the future of teaching?

Teaching Resources
- posted Apr 08,2009
  Whatever happened to Art?
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  My most memorable memories of when I was in school were the classes where I got to draw or paint. It is a very calming technique to keep your kids quiet and also to clear their minds of any stress and worries. I also remember going home...
- posted Mar 12,2009
  What's happened to recess?
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  There is a proven link between physical fitness and academic achievement, but we are cutting physical education and even recess. How is this supposed to help the students?

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