Education Debate - How Can We Improve Teacher Quality?

Malcolm Gladwell tackles the issue of hiring effective teachers in The New Yorker Magazine. The article compares NFL scouts' efforts to finding a star quarterback to that of school administrators finding star teachers. He asks "How do we hire teachers when we can't tell who is right for the job?"

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Recommeded Resources - New Interactive Writing Prompts The Call of the Wild and Hatchet

New Book Punch interactive writing activities and teacher aids have been released for The Call of the Wild and Hatchet. These books were chosen based on feedback from classroom teachers. Book Punch is a step-by-step guide to help students learn to write clear and concise responses to literature.

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Your Comments - Responses to "Should Grammar Be Taught in the Classroom?

"Schools that fail to prepare students for either higher education or the world of work are doing a terrible disservice both to the students and to society as a whole."

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Grants for US Educators - ING Unsung Heroes Award

Are you a US educator with a class project that is short on funding but long on potential? Do you know a teacher looking for grant dollars? ING Unsung Heroes could help you turn great ideas into reality for students. Deadline April 30, 2009.

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