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Election season brings interest in all things political.

But finding (and trusting) unbiased, un-slanted, un-spun reporting from modern mass media outlets? You be the judge.

Scholastic™ Opens a New "Newbie Teacher" Service

Scholastic™ launched a new service aimed at capturing new teachers and bringing them into the Scholastic™ sphere of influence.

The new Help for New Teachers site is called, "First Class."

Safe Instructional Videos: Too much to ask for?

TeacherTube™ provides student-safe instruction videos. Better yet, most school district content filters recognize TeacherTube™ as a safe Internet destination.

Access TeacherTube™ at…

Create a Master To-Do Log/ List System

Whether you use a Planner-Diary (such as a Day Timer™), a Personal Digital Assistant (such as a Palm Pilot", or a computer-based system such as Microsoft™ Outlook…you need a
Master To-Do Log/ List System.

Want to Upgrade your Technology Teaching Skills?: Don't Try this Summer Conference Trip

If after bludgeoning gasoline prices, you have any disposable income, you might try out-of-town travel to educational summer conferences.

Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences

The year-end drama of conducting Parent-Teacher Conferences heightens about this time of year. This is when campus leaders begin collecting the names of students that you may not promote to the next grade level.

April First Foolhardy? Try NuSpell on your Students

Students have a sense of humor that is commensurate with their age. And, some of your colleagues failed to grow up. So, expect April Fools jokes to be rampant on the "Day that Pranks Begot!"

Teacher Time-Savers

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

Sleep Deprivation: A Malady for Students and Teachers

Everyone gets tired from work and play. And, falling asleep quickly when retiring for the evening is normal and natural.

Translation Technology: Ready for Prime Time?

Translation software and online translation services abound. But, are any of them good enough for "prime time;" i.e., good enough for use in your classroom.