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 2007
ED NEWS
Highlights
Billionaires Commit $60 Million to Raise Education Awareness Bill Gates and Eli Broad plan to spend $60 million on education issue awareness during the 2008 presidential campaign.
Teacher-Astronaut Blasts into Space Former teacher Barbara Morgan soared into space aboard the space shuttle Endeavour..
Teachers Spend about $475 on Supplies U.S. K–12 teachers spend about $475 of their money annually on classroom supplies.
Cosby Tells Teachers-To-Be: “You Hold the Key’ Bill Cosby told teachers-to-be that they can ensure their students have a positive future.
Three-Year Brain Lag Found in ADHD Kids The brains of ADHD children develop more slowly but eventually catch up.
Four District High Schools Going Green The San Jose, California, school district installed solar panels on four high schools.
Harry Potter Theme Turns School Around A struggling British primary school improved after it adopted a Harry Potter theme.
States Turn to Mentoring Programs to Keep Teachers Many states are considering spending millions on mentoring programs for new teachers.
More Schools Adopt Fitness Breaks More schools are scheduling fitness workouts between lessons.
A New Recipe for Dropouts: Cooking A new Chicago school will teach at-risk students to work in the food industry.

10 A+ SITES: See 10 A+ sites we call the Best of 2007!

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Holidays and Special Days: If you’re looking for lesson plans to help you teach about the holidays, the seasons, or special events such as Book Week or Black History Month, you’ll them in our holiday archive.

Every-Day Edits: This daily practice printable will build students’ skills and test scores.

News for Kids: This weekly printable is sure to get your students thinking and talking about the news. Check out our archive of news stories.

Early Childhood Themes: New in 2007 -- hundreds of ideas for teaching young children.

The Math Machine: New in 2007 -- make this your first stop for games and resources for teaching math skills.


 


Professor Joe Martin: An expert on teacher retention and classroom management, “Professor Joe” provides beleaguered educators with inspiration, motivation, and joy in what they do.

Reader’s Theater: Ed World’s original scripts provide students with engaging stories -- and authentic reading practice.

Stress Relief Kit: Resources to help you -- and your students --- enjoy a stress-free year.

How the Camel Got Its “Humph:” In this Reader’s Theater script, a camel's laziness leads to a telling "humph" on his back.

Math Cats Math Chat: Math Cats creator Wendy Petti offers practical advice, creative ideas, and fun activities for teaching math.


From Our Leadership Library: Read our top ten articles of 2007. Topics include standardized testing, principal stunts, 3-minute walk-throughs, others.

Best of the “Principal Files": Programs that work, cafeteria behavior, dealing with angry parents, more.

The Best of Our Columnists: We take a look back at our “principal" columnists’ most inspiring columns. The best of Pete Hall, George Pawlas, and Paul Young.

More: Explore the best from our Partners for Student Success series. Plus some favorite rhymes from our Principal Poet and highlights from Take Five, Instant Meetings, How I Handled, Exceptional Events…


 

TechProof: Join Doug Johnson as he introduces you to the wonders of Second Life, a 3-D virtual environment quickly gaining popularity with educators..

Tech Lessons of the Week: These engaging lessons that focus on content while incorporating technology will help even tech-phobic teachers integrate technology into the curriculum -- painlessly.

Techtorials: Step-by-step tutorials -- for teachers and students -- on using a variety of technology tools.


Hardware and Software Essentials: We asked members of our Tech Team: What hardware and/or software do you consider essential -- or invaluable -- for today’s educator? Discover what they told us.


Cooking with Joy: Tips for quick, healthful meals from teacher and foodie Joy Rotondi.

Teaming Up To Achieve: Follow an urban school’s quest to make AYP.

Wire Side Chats: Education experts share their views with Ed World. 

Regina Barreca: Read this national writer’s timely, insightful humor.



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Toy warnings and recalls have made shopping more complicated this holiday season. Read some experts’ advice on ways to ensure you are buying the best, safest toys for your children and students.

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And for Students: 10 Painless Planet-Savers ... tips for saving Earth!

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Castaldo's Corner: Hands-on activities for young learners. New: Making initial consonant sounds books.

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