Classroom Toolkit Newsletter

Friday, February 29. 2008

News Nuggets

Why Last Resort Programs Work: Stopping the Dropout Epidemic

It is amazing how "last resorts" programs sometimes enjoy success (and pick up the pieces) that other, better funded, better designed, higher-rated, programs (that are staffed by more highly-qualified folks) flub.

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Short Article

Designing our Experience: We have a Lot More Control than we "Think"

Does what you believe have a direct effect upon your life? And do your beliefs support your goals and intentions for your life?

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Quick Tips

Teacher Time-Savers

The Classroom Toolkit Website presents a full complement of structured materials that save time and enhance classroom planning.

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Top Tips

Thinkfinity™

Lots of no-cost resources are available at Verizon™'s literacy, education and technology site, Thinkfinity™

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Teacher Resources

PBS Teacherline

PBS Teacherline® is an expensive alternative for professional development if a teacher has to pay for the courses out of their own pocket.

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Teacher Survival Strategies

Turn the "Winter Blues" into a "Rainbow of Delight"

Your mental outlook affects your feeling of well being. And, this is more important during the winter months at temperate latatudes because the absence of sunlight is known to affect mood.

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Professional Self-Development

Let Google™ Manage Personal and Professional Briefings for You

Researching background information to spice up the dull and bland content of most textbook…to add human interest to an otherwise flat course…eats your time in "big gulps."

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