Ms.Crabtree

As I write this post tonight I am saddened.  Many of us already have to confront stereotypes of poorly educating our students.  We definitely do not need fuel added to the fire by a few, sick people.  Although I know that these type of situations are based on a small percentage of our peers, I  [ Read More ]

When the book is not enough and your students are bored, don’t give in.  Revive Them!
First Steps to Recovery

Drop the Saxon textbook, if you have not already done so. That book carries too much emotional baggage at this point.
Go to the library and check out Family Math if they have it, or The I Hate  [ Read More ]

By ELIZABETH GREEN
Published: March 2, 2010
ON A WINTER DAY five years ago, Doug Lemov realized he had a problem. After a successful career as a teacher, a principal and a charter-school founder, he was working as a consultant, hired by troubled schools eager — desperate, in some cases — for Lemov to tell them what  [ Read More ]

When it comes to budget planning, teachers find themselves in a unique position. If you are a teacher who is paid for just a 9- or 10-month school term you know it can be challenging to make your income stretch to cover the entire 12-month calendar year.
 The budget plan explained in detail here at personal-budgeting-works.com  [ Read More ]

It;s hard to stay upbeat in this economy.  However, when negativity affects the classroom the kids suffer.  How can you bring a positive attitude to your class, in the face of cutbacks and layoffs?  Try :
• To teach from the heart-in this way you will reach students in the best manner 
• Remember to always be  [ Read More ]

There is good coffee and absolutely abysmal coffee. Both may start with the same elements, but one cup can taste completely different to another. Freshness is the key to great tasting coffee. Here is the play by play smackdown of how to create a fantastic tasting cup of coffee.

SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Three teachers at an elementary school in South Los Angeles have been suspended for honoring O.J. Simpson, Dennis Rodman and RuPaul during Black History Month.
The teachers, who are white, teach first, second and fourth grade at Wadsworth Elementary School.
They have been removed from their classrooms, according to Los Angeles school district  [ Read More ]

As I write this post tonight I am saddened.  Many of us already have to confront stereotypes of poorly educating our students.  We definitely do not need fuel added to the fire by a few, sick people.  Although I know that these type of situations are based on a small percentage of our peers, I  [ Read More ]

Stereotypically, teachers aren’t necessarily known for their fashion sense but those of us walking the hallways everyday know plenty of teachers who belong on the style honor roll.  
Looking good does not come easily for those of us at the head of the class.  Teachers face some serious fashion challenges. Full days on your feet surrounded  [ Read More ]

Real-Life Social Networking

Between juggling work, marriage, kids, and everything else adult life entails, forming new friendships can feel daunting. But you don’t need to miss out on girls’ night. Here’s how 13 women found their best pals — and how you can too!
When Carrie Stallwitz relocated to Houston from Kansas City four years ago, the  [ Read More ]