Our Mission after Sandy Hook
After Sandy Hook, writes Elizabeth Stein, our mission is to honor the example of those who did what good teachers always do — put our students’ well-being above all.
Our Students / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 12/21/2012 · Last modified 11/17/2019
After Sandy Hook, writes Elizabeth Stein, our mission is to honor the example of those who did what good teachers always do — put our students’ well-being above all.
The Connected Teacher: Powering Up is a “handy guidepost” and resource to help teachers transition to inquiry-based, technology-rich classrooms, says reviewer Kevin Hodgson.
Co-Teaching Teams / Two Teachers in the Room
by Laurie Wasserman · Published 12/12/2012 · Last modified 11/25/2019
Special ed co-teacher Laurie Wasserman describes some of the work she and her grade level team members do together, including fun holiday activities.
In October 2012 we posted our Fall Book Review Festival, featuring 15 looks at professional books. Our reviewers won’t stop reading – so here are a dozen more!
Common Planning Time / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 12/02/2012 · Last modified 12/04/2019
If the search for a perfect co-planning relationship frustrates you, Elizabeth Stein shares 4 “simple mindshifts” that have made her a fearless co-teacher anyway.
Common Planning Time / Two Teachers in the Room
by Laurie Wasserman · Published 11/29/2012 · Last modified 11/24/2019
Common planning time is an essential part of a successful co-teaching relationship. Special ed teacher Laurie Wasserman shares some ideas from her own school.
Articles / Teaching the Whole Adolescent
by MiddleWeb · Published 11/13/2012 · Last modified 11/21/2019
Middle grades teacher Mary Tarashuk often yearned to spend more time outside, learning with her students. Now she’s discovered The Walking Classroom program. Problem solved!
Book Reviews / Bullying / Student Behavior
by MiddleWeb · Published 11/13/2012 · Last modified 11/18/2019
How to Bullyproof Your Classroom by Caltha Crowe is an excellent resource with lesson plans that include objectives, materials needed, step-by-step directions and follow-up activities, says reviewer Linda Biondi.
In Everyday Engagement: Making Students and Parents Your Partners in Learning author Katy Ridnouer has good ideas that can help teachers become better at partnering with parents to advance student learning, says reviewer Nicole Warchol.
The Co-Teaching Relationship / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 11/12/2012 · Last modified 12/11/2019
Co-teachers need to be aware of their personalities and those of their co-teachers, says Elizabeth Stein. How to gain this awareness? She has a tool in mind…