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How to Bring Characters and Settings to Life: The Art of Narrative Writing for GCSE English

In: High School

By: Steven Pink

Planning a Narrative Story for GCSE English: Key Factors to Consider When Shaping Imaginative Fiction

In: High School

By: Steven Pink

Novels Across the Curriculum: Novels Can Bring Subjects Together, if Taught the Right Way

In: High School Curriculum

By: Cresta McGowan

How to Write a Great College Application Essay: Tips for Success In Applying to College

In: College Preparation

By: Arthi Aravind

The Three Personae of High School Students: Distinct Relationships Impact Student Progress and Failure

In: High School Culture

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Mastering the Mainframe: Interview With Micheal Todd of IBM's System z Academic Initiative

In: High School

By: Nicholas Anderegg

Grading Classroom Participation: Reasons Why Students Stop Participating or Never Answer Questions

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Non-Fiction a Non-Issue? Non-Fiction Focus is Changing the Way Students Read Literature.

In: High School Curriculum

By: Cresta McGowan

Halloween Competition for Middle School Advisory: A Fun Newspaper Costume Contest Involves Everyone

In: Middle School

By: Feature Writer Alex Sharp

Place Value Rounding: Rounding to the Nearest Tens, Hundreds, or Thousands

In: Middle School Lesson Plans

By: Debbie DeSpirt

Place Value Activities for Kids: Card Games to Learn Numeration

In: Middle School Lesson Plans

By: Debbie DeSpirt

Teaching Persuasive Writing in High School: Important Techniques to Maximise Performance in GCSE English Exams

In: High School

By: Steven Pink

Improving SAT Vocabulary With Classic Novels: Read to Learn – SAT Critical Reading Skills Score Raising Books

In: High School Testing

By: Angela Kleinow

Searching for Right University: Many High School Students Need to be Patient When Selecting School

In: College Preparation

By: Michael Licata

Vocabulary From Twilight & New Moon: Use Stephenie Meyer's Bestsellers to Improve Vocabulary

In: High School Testing

By: Angela Kleinow

Deciding on a College: Considering all Factors Once Acceptance Letters Arrive

In: College Preparation

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

High School Geography Vocabulary: Enhance Vocabulary Mastery Focusing on World Geography Terms

In: High School

By: Angela Kleinow

Synonyms - Expanding and Improving Vocabulary: Using a Thesaurus

In: High School

By: Angela Kleinow

Improving Vocabulary With SAT Novels: Read to Learn - SAT Vocabulary Practice From Specialty Novels

In: High School Testing

By: Angela Kleinow

Grade 12 Nervous System Lesson Plans: Teaching about the Brain and Reflexes to High School Students

In: High School Lesson Plans

By: Michelle Brunet

Make Essay Writing Fun: Personalizing the Persuasive Essay

In: Middle School Lesson Plans

By: Loren Christie

ABC Graphic Organizer: Brainstorming Template for Social Studies

In: Middle School

By: Debbie DeSpirt

Teach About Special Agent Training at Camp X: Spies Trained in Canada Undermine German War Effort in World War II

In: High School

By: Lynda Allison

Main Idea Template: Non Fiction Graphic Organizer

In: Middle School

By: Debbie DeSpirt

2010 Vancouver Olympics, What to Teach Students: Modern Olympics Begun by Peace-Minded Educator

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Ellen Freudenheim

Teachers and Unsolicited Student Information: When Teachers Become Classroom Furniture and Overhear Gossip

In: High School Culture

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Civics Education Student Activities: Hands-On Experiences That Involve Students in the Political Process

In: High School Curriculum

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Choosing Middle School Journal Prompts: Find High Interest Journaling Topic Ideas

In: Middle School

By: Feature Writer Katelyn Thomas

SAT Vocabulary Prep: Studying for the Critical Reading Skills Section of the SAT

In: High School Testing

By: Angela Kleinow

Education Technology Integration in Classrooms: Lesson Activities Use Wikis & Weblogs as Cooperative Learning Tools

In: High School

By: Lynda Allison

Motivating Students in Reading: Effective Strategies for Getting Today's Students Reading Again

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Jaclyn Caceres

Teach About the Jewish Holocaust in Europe: Lesson Activities Reflecting on Hitler's Final Solution and Genocide

In: High School

By: Lynda Allison

Writing a Syllabus for the Secondary Classroom: How to Write a Course Guide for Middle and High School Classes

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Miranda Zinnel

A Quick Guide to NYC Specialized H.S. Applying to New York City’s 9 Specialized High Schools

In: High School

By: Meryl Feiner

College Fairs Attract Eager High School Students: Juniors & Seniors Collect Information, Start Completing Applications

In: College Preparation

By: Feature Writer Mary King

Navigating New York City High School Admissions: Organization is Key to Finding the Right NYC Public H.S.

In: High School

By: Meryl Feiner

Homework Help for Middle School Students: Parent Tips for Academic Support

In: Middle School

By: Feature Writer Susan Carney

Poetry Journal Prompts for Middle School: Get Students Writing About Eve Merriam's How to Eat a Poem

In: Middle School

By: Tracey Carter

September College Planning for Seniors: Activities to Prepare for Life After High School

In: College Preparation

By: Feature Writer Kerrie Troseth

Introducing Poetry to Middle School Students: Sharing Poems With Sixth to Eighth Graders

In: Middle School

By: Tracey Carter

What Parents Need to Know About Distance Ed: Ensuring Traditional Aged Students are Ready for Online Learning

In: College Preparation

By: Lynne Smelser

Creating Diverse Assessments: Evaluating Student Subject Mastery Requires Various Methodologies

In: High School Testing

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

SAT Prep Courses: Practice and Preparation for the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)

In: College Preparation

By: Mark Dennis

Paper Organization for Students and Parents: Organizing Paper and School Work

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Jeremy Glennon

Mastering the Middle School Locker Blues: How-to Open a Combination Lock on the First Day of School

In: Middle School Life

By: Lynn Brogan

How to Use a Student Planner: Assignment Notebook Strategies

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Feature Writer Kerrie Troseth

Homework. Love Racing? Racing Lends Itself to Many Homework Projects

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: John Glimmerveen

Time Management for Parents and Students: Organizing School Time and Schedules

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Jeremy Glennon

Learning Style and Back to School Organization: Child's Style of Learning Determines the Best Way to Get Organized

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Jeremy Glennon

High School Homecoming Tips: How to Plan the Best School Spirit Week

In: High School Culture

By: Beth Taylor

Middle School Content Area Reading Strategies: Helping Students in Grades 6-8 More Effectively Read for Information

In: Middle School Curriculum

By: Barbara Abromitis

College Application Tips and Tricks: Things to Keep in Mind When Applying for College

In: College Preparation

By: Ashley Anderson

Planning a Post-Student Trip Sharing Event: How to Use Post-Tour Meetings to Build Interest in Future Trips

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

AP Summer Camps Help Prepare Students: The Benefits of a Pre-Semester Advanced Placement School Camp

In: College Preparation

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

How to Prepare for the First Day of High School: Ideas to Ease the Anxiety of Starting a New Year

In: High School Preparation

By: Feature Writer Kerrie Troseth

How to Avoid Student Debt: Learn Helpful Tips to Graduate College Debt Free

In: College Preparation

By: Bryan Parker

Classroom Decorations and Use of Visuals: Avoiding the Extremes of Decor While Focusing on Curriculum

In: High School Curriculum

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Adding Details to Stories and Essays: How to Teach Students to Write With Style

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Doris Keeler

Venn Diagrams as a Teaching Tool: Compare and Contrast Graphical Organizers

In: Middle School

By: Debbie DeSpirt

How Students Cheat: Technology, Plagiarism, and Cheating on Tests & Quizzes

In: High School Testing

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Geography of India Lesson and Assessment: A Middle School Public Speaking Project on South Asia

In: Middle School Lesson Plans

By: Jason O'Hare

Journal Prompts for The House on Mango Street: Assignments for High Schoolers Reading Sandra Cisneros' Novella

In: High School Lesson Plans

By: Tracey Carter

Foreign Language Club Activities in High Schools: Integrating Activities with Curriculum Goals and Global Awareness

In: High School Culture

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Middle School African History Activity: A Hands-On Social Studies Lesson About Ancient Aksum

In: Middle School Lesson Plans

By: Jason O'Hare

Importance of Junior Year in High School: Academic Schedules and Student Activities Dominate Decisions

In: College Preparation

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

SAT Test Prep for High Achievers: Do All High School Students Need an SAT Preparation Class?

In: High School Testing

By: John Wu

Teach the Eighties Decade With a History Rap: Make History Fun by Using Oral Warmup as a Starting Point

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Classroom Management for Eighth Grade Teachers: Teaching Classroom Essentials from Day One to the End of the Year

In: Middle School

By: Reece Manley

Student Group Travel and Flight Itineraries: Benefits of Longer Layovers and Setting In-Flight Guidelines

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Preparing for the GED Online: An Accelerated Option to Complete High School for Adults

In: High School Testing

By: John Wu

Getting the Most from Your Child's Tutor: How Parents Can Foster a Successful Tutoring Relationship

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Rachel Carey

Organizing an Author Visit in the School Library: How to Run a Successful Book Event for Your School

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Louise Heyden

How to Run a Successful School Library: Getting Kids into the Learning Resource Centre

In: High School Curriculum

By: Louise Heyden

Extracurricular Activities Colleges Want to See: Interesting Extracurriculars To Set Your College Application Apart

In: College Preparation

By: Gail Oliver

Teaching Assistants on the High School Level: Developing a TA Program for Seniors Offers Many Benefits

In: College Preparation

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

End-of-the-Year Activities for Yearbook Class: What to Do After the Yearbook Has Been Completed

In: High School Lesson Plans

By: Angela D. Stancar

Tips to Ease the College Application Process: Using the Summer to Knock Out Parts of the Application Packet

In: College Preparation

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Preparing for Your Future, Starting with the SAT: Importance of the Scholastic Aptitude Test

In: College Preparation

By: Sarah Mikula

A Creative Writing Workshop Project: A Writing Exercise for Middle and High School Students

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Feature Writer Vicki F. Chavis

Top Graduation Gifts for High School Students: Families Can Honor Graduating Seniors with Travel and Special Gifts

In: High School

By: Feature Writer Mary King

Summer School Options for High School Failures: Community Colleges and On-Line Courses are Viable Opportunities

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Teacher Orientation Meetings: A Productive Series of Sessions Includes Variety and Participation

In: High School Culture

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Teen Drivers Responsible for Obeying Road Rules: Inexperience, Emotions, Peer Pressure, Make Teenage Motorists Unsafe

In: High School

By: Feature Writer Mary King

Teenage Drivers and Motor Vehicle Distractions: Teens behind the Wheel Attentive to Cell Phones, Food, and Friends

In: High School

By: Feature Writer Mary King

Who's Afraid of Middle School? Moving Up from Primary School to Secondary School

In: Middle School Life

By: Victor A. Gallis

International Baccalaureate May 2009 Examination: External Assessment for the Diploma Program in IB World Schools

In: College Preparation

By: Greca Durant

Ineligibility and Probation in High School: Developing Policies Fair to Students, Teachers, and Coaches

In: High School Culture

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

High School Sports: The Downside of Athletic Programs Destroys Academic Balance

In: High School Culture

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Literature Genre Study for Middle School: Teach Genres through Picture Books

In: Middle School Curriculum

By: Sheila Gaquin

Rock Paper Scissors Baseball Game: Junior/Senior Students Play Traditional Game in Gym Class

In: Middle School

By: Debbie DeSpirt

Teenagers at Work: How Part-Time Jobs Affect Teen School Performance

In: High School

By: Victor A. Gallis

Cafeteria Reform in America's Schools: School Lunch Menus are Often Neglected by Health Advocates

In: High School Culture

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Curriculum Integration in Middle Schools: Various Types of Curriculum Design and Tips to Move between Them

In: Middle School Curriculum

By: Amy Horn

Recommending Students into Upper Level Classes: Developing a Sane Policy of High School Course Recommendations

In: High School Preparation

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Using Twilight to Teach Social Studies: Lesson Plan for Native American Culture, Mythology, and Geography

In: Middle School Lesson Plans

By: Heather Marie Kosur

Affordable University Alternatives & Strategies: Starting with the Community College Offers Benefits and Saves Money

In: College Preparation

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Setting Up a School Speakers Bureau: Utilizing Community Professionals to Enhance Classroom Learning

In: High School Curriculum

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Advantages of Division III Sports: More College Athletes Can Shine with DIII Athletics

In: College Preparation

By: Jeff Moree

National Poetry Month in the History Classroom: Incorporating Poems Into Lesson Plans Has Many Advantages

In: High School Lesson Plans

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

How to Sell a Summer Student Trip at School: Tips to Market Foreign Tours to Students and Parents

In: Middle/High School (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

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