Teachers' Lounge: New styles, new challenges

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Saturday October 20, 2012 · 10:04 AM PDT

2012/10/20 · 10:04

Charter schools can be a great mechanism for fostering innovative curricula and instructional methods. But at my school, getting the students to buy in has been one of the biggest obstacles.

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Saturday February 27, 2010 · 7:14 AM PST

2010/02/27 · 07:14

All too often, students have to endure unspeakable tragedies and hardships in their personal lives. At the same time, the determination of students to get past it, along with seeing how they can help each other get through such tumultuous times, can inspire you and warm your heart.

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Saturday February 13, 2010 · 6:42 AM PST

2010/02/13 · 06:42

In today's day and age there is so much emphasis on taking as many Advanced Placement classes as possible. But should schools draw the line, and where should that line be? This AP teacher tries to find a middle ground.

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Saturday November 28, 2009 · 7:23 AM PST

2009/11/28 · 07:23

My impression was always that schools are supposed to exist to foster intellectual growth, so why is it that so many American high schools put such a humongous emphasis on other things?

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Saturday September 19, 2009 · 5:52 AM PDT

2009/09/19 · 05:52

You've all known the teachers that get to school right as the first period bell rings, teach their classes, and then sprint for the door like the building's ablaze. And they do that every day. That was never my style, but it's starting to take its toll.

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At my school, I...

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At my school, I...

concentrate solely on teaching

4 votes

coach or advise one extracurricular activity in addition to teaching

5 votes

coach or advise more than one extracurricular activity in addition to teaching

7 votes

used to advise extracurricular activites, but don't anymore

3 votes

Michael Jackson Dies

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Thursday June 25, 2009 · 2:40 PM PDT

2009/06/25 · 14:40

First Farrah, now the King of Pop?

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Saturday May 09, 2009 · 4:53 AM PDT

2009/05/09 · 04:53

Block scheduling has been the norm in many high schools and an increasing number of middle and junior high schools for nearly a generation - but is it really the best way to teach the kids?

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My school system's high schools operate on...

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My school system's high schools operate on...

a strict four-by-four block schedule

5 votes

another form of block scheduling

5 votes

a traditional year-long calendar

7 votes

a year-round calendar

0 votes

other

0 votes

Teachers Lounge: The Great Calendar Debate

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Saturday March 28, 2009 · 6:28 AM PDT

2009/03/28 · 06:28

In an increasing number of states, legislatures are dabbling in the operation of local school districts when it comes to setting the school calendar. Many parents and grassroots organizations applaud it, but how does it affect teachers and schools in terms of providing the best possible educational experience for the students?

(Note: This article is NOT intended as a policy piece for or against the "Save Our Summers" laws that have emerged in recent years, although my opinion will most likely be apparent. My intention is simply to look at how these laws affect how teachers like me and my colleagues.)

More below the fold.

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Friday February 20, 2009 · 7:23 PM PST

2009/02/20 · 19:23

NOTE: Teachers' Lounge usually publishes on Saturday, but I will be indisposed all day tomorrow so I have decided to publish this early rather than late.

Teachers who have often believed, "Well, I may not get paid much, but at least I have job security!" are more and more frequently realizing their error. How will this affect our schools and the teaching profession? More past the jump.

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Thursday January 01, 2009 · 9:07 PM PST

2009/01/01 · 21:07

As a young teacher, I'm always looking for ways to make myself better at what I do. Something I read will hopefully help push me this year.

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Monday November 03, 2008 · 7:40 AM PST

2008/11/03 · 07:40

Phone-banking in suburban Charlotte for State Sen. Kay Hagan led to quite a few surprising conversations about how the state may be turning against Elizabeth Dole.

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