Middle/High School

The course syllabus is the first impression given to your students and their parents. A well written syllabus communicates a lot to students and parents

Sep 26, 2009 - Miranda Zinnel

With hundreds of options, the process for choosing a New York City high school can seem daunting but a little planning can reduce some of the stress.

Sep 13, 2009 - Meryl Feiner

High school students take a first step toward career goals as they attend college fairs. Have a plan in mind, gather lots of information, and ask plenty of questions.

Sep 15, 2009 - Mary King

Students applying to New York City's Specialized High Schools need to start planning early to tour the schools and prepare for the admissions test.

Sep 17, 2009 - Meryl Feiner

Preparing memorials and presenting them allows students to process and respond to the atrocities of the Jewish Holocaust in Europe during the Second World War.

Oct 4, 2009 - Lynda Allison

Capitalize on student interest in technology and social networking using Wikis and Weblogs to expand cooperative learning outside the classroom.

Oct 6, 2009 - Lynda Allison

Motivating students, especially those labeled "at-risk" in reading can be challenging. Teachers can improve student's reading capabilities by implementing these ideas.

Oct 5, 2009 - Jaclyn Caceres

Teachers who create exciting journal entries for middle school students often find that their students write better responses.

Oct 7, 2009 - Katelyn Thomas

Teaching politics or US government takes on new meaning when students become directly involved in the political process through a variety of experiences.

Oct 9, 2009 - Michael Streich

One of the easiest and most useful ways to prepare for the SAT is to have a great vocabulary. It will help beyond the test and during college assignments.

Oct 7, 2009 - Angela Kleinow

Vocabulary is learned best by reading in context. For students who don't have much time to read, these novels can be a great asset in preparing for the SAT.

Oct 20, 2009 - Angela Kleinow

Teens can be very persuasive if they want something badly. Here are some ideas for sparking enthusiasm and helping students master persuasive essay writing.

Oct 16, 2009 - Loren Christie

Handling unsolicited student information in a professional and appropriate manner when students disclose stories without realizing they are being heard by the teacher.

Oct 11, 2009 - Michael Streich

Use 2010's Vancouver Games to teach history, social studies, globalization, ethics, Greece, Model UN. Beyond just sport, explore the Olympic Charter's humanitarian values

Oct 11, 2009 - Ellen Freudenheim

A main idea template is a good non fiction graphic organizer to improve student comprehension.

Oct 11, 2009 - Debbie DeSpirt

Students love the intrigue of espionage and sabotage. Recruit them as "German spies" to investigate the Allied spies who trained at Camp X during the Second World War.

Oct 12, 2009 - Lynda Allison

A brainstorming template such as the ABC graphic organizer is a good tool to elicit prior knowledge for a specific concept in a social studies class.

Oct 12, 2009 - Debbie DeSpirt

Teach to a variety of learning styles through incorporating regular hands on activities, in addition to formal labs, while covering the Nervous System in Biology class.

Oct 18, 2009 - Michelle Brunet

In writing or chatting people often struggle to find the right word to precisely express their meaning. Reduce the frustration by improving vocabulary with synonyms.

Oct 20, 2009 - Angela Kleinow

The SATs, ACTs and other college entrance exams, they're a lot for a high school junior to handle. It's important to prepare and do well on these exams.

Oct 23, 2009 - Michael Licata

Save time by combining subjects and study materials. Combining SAT vocabulary words with geography coursework can double knowledge and with less effort.

Oct 21, 2009 - Angela Kleinow

The decision to attend a college once all acceptances have arrived must be based on short term and long term factors that affect both students and their parents.

Oct 21, 2009 - Michael Streich

Read the popular bestselling vampire novels in the "Twilight" series while improving vocabulary to painlessly prepare for standardized tests like the SAT and the ACT.

Oct 22, 2009 - Angela Kleinow

Vocabulary is learned best in context. Several of the classic novels frequently assigned to high school students come in editions with hundreds of SAT vocabulary words.

Oct 23, 2009 - Angela Kleinow

Students will learn about the different ideologies present during the Industrial Revolution and about factory life with these interactive and engaging activities.

Nov 17, 2009 - Neshali Weera

Card games are a wonderful activity to teach students about place value numeration.

Oct 26, 2009 - Debbie DeSpirt

In the GCSE English Language examination it is necessary to compose a persuasive or argumentative piece of writing. Knowledge of key techniques can improve performance.

Oct 25, 2009 - Steven Pink

Place value rounding is an engaging activity to reinforce math skills. Rounding skills to the nearest ten, hundred, or thousand can be strengthened with fun card games.

Oct 26, 2009 - Debbie DeSpirt

Advisory teachers feel lucky when they stumble on a cheap activity that appeals to everyone in their group. This newspaper costume contest fits the bill.

Oct 26, 2009 - Alex Sharp

Non-fiction studies boast more than "how-to" manuals or the rules for obtaining a driver's license. Read with interest about literature that matters.

Oct 28, 2009 - Cresta McGowan

Master the Mainframe 2009, a contest sponsored by IBM's Academic Initiative teaches students basic mainframe skills that will help them in today's competitive job market.

Nov 1, 2009 - Nicholas Anderegg

Grading classroom participation is extremely difficult and opens the door to charges of subjective grading, favoritism, and ignoring students with learning difficulties.

Nov 1, 2009 - Michael Streich

High school years are spent balancing relationships between parents, teachers, and peers, creating an often erratic lifestyle that can lead to senior year meltdown.

Nov 2, 2009 - Michael Streich

Writing a good college application essay means putting in time to write something unique and interesting that sounds like you.

Nov 2, 2009 - Arthi Aravind

Novels are making their way across the curriculum, but is this a good thing?

Nov 4, 2009 - Cresta McGowan

In the GCSE English Language examination it may be necessary to compose a piece of narrative writing. Detailed planning will help guarantee the highest grades.

Nov 6, 2009 - Steven Pink

Having planned the narrative and considered characterisation and setting here are a few techniques to add flair to a piece of writing.

Nov 7, 2009 - Steven Pink

Bullying is a nationwide concern at every educational level. Middle school is especially prone to bullying among girls.

Nov 8, 2009 - Kerrie Troseth

Students can take control of their learning by applying the study skills presented in this article. A list of basic study guides and test taking tips is discussed.

Nov 8, 2009 - Jim Shelp

With the onset of novels spanning the educational front, having students focus their reading with the help of a literary journal can be the key to success.

Nov 10, 2009 - Cresta McGowan

Four corners is an instructional strategy that develops critical thinking skills of students. As well, it improves their decision making abilities.

Nov 18, 2009 - Debbie DeSpirt

Research time is a groan for all involved; students and teachers both. Building the concept over a semester can remove the heavy weight and make it more productive.

Nov 15, 2009 - Cresta McGowan

Trying to draft a student reference letter, perhaps a character reference? Find sample recommendation wording. Use this example personal reference letter as a template.

Nov 16, 2009 - Lena Gott

Capitol Forum provides high school social studies teachers with student-centered lessons to promote dialogue about controversial current issues in U.S. foreign policy.

Nov 20, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Bell work in an English class is an opportunity to teach lessons on just about any concept. Figurative language is one of those concepts and can be used as needed.

Nov 22, 2009 - Doris Keeler

When students are told they are going to write, many of them moan in distress. Writing doesn't have to be that way, especially as bell work activities.

Nov 22, 2009 - Doris Keeler

Choosing holiday related topics for middle school journal assignments can help keep kids focused on school work.

Dec 12, 2009 - Katelyn Thomas

Teach students how to give a speech. Teach this public speaking class for kids using persuasive speech ideas to build confidence and practice critical thinking skills.

Nov 25, 2009 - Irene Taylor

The first semester on campus can make any new student nervous. Here are some tips to help a college freshman.

Nov 29, 2009 - Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Teens are rarely at a loss for words. Thankfully, Urban Debate Leagues across the country have given teens a creative and educational way to voice their strong opinions.

Dec 3, 2009 - Denise Henry