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2003's Top Ten ED News Stories

NCLB: U.S. administrators rail against its mandates.

Nation's Report Card: National Assessment of Educational Progress shows student gains.

Techie Tots: About 90 percent of 5-to 17-year-olds use computers.

Grade Inflation?: More top h.s. grads in college remedial courses.

Education Spending: U.S. tops in ed spending, not performance.

Missing Men: Number of male teachers at 40-year low.

Understanding Dyslexia: Scientists identify gene for dyslexia.

Head Start: Overhaul raises concerns.

NCLB Costs: Law strains state budgets.

Disabled Students: No Child Left Behind now allows more testing flexibility.

20 A+ SITES: See 20 A+ sites we call the Best of 2003!

Math fun, spelling games, debate lessons, review games, Writing Bugs, reading fun...

Handling parent complaints, getting grants, ethics education, strategies that work...

Involving parents, motivating teachers, fund-raising, finding business partners...

Tech made easy, lessons that work, build a Web site, teacher templates, techtorials...

Pay for performance, bullying, Ron Clark's 55 rules, ed headlines, Wire Side Chats...

Free newsletters, teacher templates, holiday ideas, DVDs...


Review Lessons: Liven up reviews with one of these games. Reading Fun: Lessons for building reading skills, comprehension. Classroom Debates: Five debate strategies, tons of topics. Math Fun: Six activities = math computation practice. Taking Note: Note-taking can be simple, fun with these strategies. Teaching Tolerance: Appreciating differences, words can hurt (or heal), more. Icebreakers: Dozens of classroom getting-to-know-you activities.		Spice Up Spelling: Turn your students into spelling champs. PLUS... 5-Minute Fillers: For moments when you have 5 minutes to spare. Internet Scavenger Hunts: Turn students into savvy surfers. Writing Bugs: Printable work sheets provide creative writing practice. Work Sheet Library: 250 printable cross-curriculum work sheets. Teacher-Submitted Lessons: Read theirs; then submit yours, earn $50. Monthly Coloring Calendars: Plus 25 ideas for using them to reinforce skills.

Cross-Age Tutoring: Kids helping kids across the grades. Tips included.

Fabulous Friday: Students anticipate specials day of creativity, learning.

Reader's Theater: Reading aloud engages reluctant and fluent readers alike.

Parent Complaints: Tips for handling those moments all teachers dread.

Ethics Education: Teach the seven C's -- character, conscience, compassion...

Cheating: How to prevent -- and handle -- cheating in your classroom.

Get a Grant: Tips and resources for successful grant writing.

Reading Response Journals: Getting the most out of the journaling experience.

Study Skills: Introduce students to more effective ways of studying.

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Teacher Feature: Peek into some of the most creative classrooms around.

Tools for Teaching: Fred Jones' tips make classroom management easy�er.

Strategies That Work: A library of proven teaching strategies for all teachers.

Classroom Problem Solver: Dr. Ken Shore's practical tips for handling difficult kids.

Teacher Diaries: Five teachers' share their journey to national certification.

Professional Development Opportunity Center: Explore these catalogs of online courses to continue your professional development.


Parent Involvement: Strategies for Parent Day, parent teams� Teachers Observing Teachers: Everybody benefits from learning by observing. Motivating Teachers: Techniques for developing great teachers, great schools. Fund Raising: Advice for launching fund-raisers big and small. Something FISH-y: Popular philosophy is motivating entire schools. Transitions: Smoothing students' passage to a new school has uncounted benefits. Student-Led Conferences: Tips for making them work across the grades. Party!: A year of special events that will bring out your school's parents.		School-Business Partnerships: How to get the most out of biz partnerships. PLUS... How I Handled� Principals solve real school problems. The P-Files Team: School principals share best ideas from the trenches. Grants: Ed World's library of great grant resources. Principal Profiles: Shining the spotlight on what motivates principals. Staffing & Training: Exploring issues of importance.


Technology Tools: An educator's guide to hardware, software essentials. Tech Ideas That Work: Our Tech Team shares best tech integration ideas. Build a Web Site: Anybody can do it -- four easy steps! Technology Training: Ten training tips from experienced tech trainers. Technology Use: Tips for encouraging tech use by all teachers. Super Science Sites: The best science Web sites for kids of all ages. Beginner's Guide: Tips for teachers who are inexperienced with technology. Tech Made Easy: Twenty painless ways to integrate technology tomorrow.		PLUS... Template Library: Editable forms, certificates, graphic organizers, more. Techtorials: Step-by-step technology tutorials for teachers. Sites to See: Great learning games, teacher sites, more themed lists. Tech Team: Down-to-earth advice from our ed tech experts. WebQuests: Web-based activities from our editors, other educators. Interactivity: Online activities, collaborative projects, virtual field trips, more. Technology Tip of the Day


Pay for Performance: Ed World examines merit, performance, and knowledge- and skill-based pay. What do they mean to teachers? How can schools make them work? Bullying: Author shares harsh treatment at hands of school bullies. The Responsive Classroom: Popular approach meshes social, academic skills. Budget Woes: Oregon Grange men "took it all off" to support schools. Teacher of the Year: Dr. Betsy Rogers urges teachers to be leaders, life-long learners. 55 Rules: Ron Clark shares the philosophy behind his best-selling book. New Teachers: New Teacher Handbook can save today's new teachers.		Are You a Bully? There's a fine line between behavior management and bullying. In-School Suspension: Tips for monitoring and building effective programs. PLUS... Lessons from Schools: Ed World goes on the road, visits America's schools. EDScoops: Check out each day's top ed news headlines. Wire Side Chats: Ed World talks with the education experts! School Issues Glossary: Search 100s of school issues by topic.


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