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Teacher's look at what's new and noteworthy in educator blogs. Recently: FERPA Fury, A Truly Bad Week, and Beyond the Classroom. (December 29, 2008)

Budget Cuts Affect Us All: How do we Cope?

The economic downturn is hitting school districts hard. How will deficits and budget cuts affect you? (January 1, 2009)

Don’t Forget the Community Colleges

photo Anthony Cody asks if preparing all high school students for a four-year college could be doing more harm than good. (January 4, 2009)

Mentoring: It Takes a Village

photo Jessica Shyu is reminded of the impact mentoring has on students from underprivileged backgrounds, providing them with cheerleaders, tutors, and positive supporters. (January 1, 2009)

Reading Rabbit Holes

photo Donalyn Miller reveals a few of her favorite procrastinating tools—all of which are book-related Web sites. (December 31, 2008)

If You Want to Be a Football Hero

photo In a recent New Yorker essay, Malcolm Gladwell writes that the success of new quarterbacks and new teachers is equally unpredictable. Susan Graham doesn’t agree. (December 29, 2008)

Born? Made? Developed? Unstoppable?

photo A recent edweek.org chat, "The Evolving Definition of Giftedness," got Tamara Fisher thinking about how we determine giftedness and what to do once we do. (December 10, 2008)

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photo Emmet Rosenfeld has some big news for the new year. He’s writing a book about his canoe-building project. And he’s got an agent. (December 31, 2008)

 
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** Most Viewed Stories of 2008 **

Making a Difference

In the most popular story of the year, Carol Ann Tomlinson explains how differentiated instruction works and why we need it now. (September 10, 2008)

Teaching Secrets: Five Tips for the New Teacher

Arrive early, show pride, give students your all, and other words of wisdom from veteran teacher Cindi Rigsbee. (July 28, 2008)

Boy Problems

Peg Tyre, Newsweek writer and author of The Trouble With Boys, discusses her research on why boys have fallen behind academically and what teachers can do to help. (September 30, 2008)

Unwrapping the Gifted: Seeking Teachers for Gifted Children

Tamara Fischer is certain that with understanding and flexibility, all educators can effectively teach the gifted. (May 8, 2008)

From A.D.H.D. to 8 Gold Medals

Michael Phelps overcame his attention deficit to become the most medaled Olympian in history. (August 18, 2008)

Law Protects Newspaper Advisers

A new California law, which protects school employees from administrative retribution, went into effect at the beginning of the year. (January 5, 2009)

Program Offers Students I.T. Certifications

A Pennsylvania school district is offering students certifications in information technology, which officials say will make participants highly employable upon graduation. (January 4, 2009, AP)

Ala. Addresses Student Absenteeism

An Alabama alternative education program provides students with an individualized learning environment, and a way out of the juvenile justice system. (January 4, 2009, AP)

Substitute Wins National Teaching Award

Kerry O'Connor, known in his Connecticut district for his energetic approach to teaching, was named national substitute teacher of the year. (January 3, 2009, AP)

Retirement-Plan Changes Afoot

New IRS regulations have imposed stricter rules for teachers’ retirement packages. (January 2, 2009, AP)

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Emmet Rosenfeld has some big news for the new year. He’s writing a book about his canoe-building project. And he’s got an agent. (December 31, 2008)

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Drug Testing Debated in La.

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board disputes a lawsuit brought by the local teachers' union that claims drug testing is unconstitutional. (December 30, 2008, AP)

Calif. District to Debate Ads on Tests

Administrators in a San Diego County district plan to discuss whether or not a math teacher will be allowed to continue selling ad space on his tests. (December 30, 2008, AP)

Conferences: Not Just for Parents Anymore

Elementary and middle schools nationwide are putting a new spin on parent-teacher conferences by asking students to lead them. And more. (December 30, 2008)

Educators Question Virtual Friendships

Opinions are mixed on whether teachers who have Facebook profiles should be "friends" with their students. (December 29, 2008, AP)

'Tis the Season for Teaching Globally

The holiday season can be stressful for teachers, but Matt Levinson thinks we should embrace the multicultural teaching moments December provides. (December 17, 2008)

Discussion: Best Tech Tools (Gifts) for Teachers

What's your favorite tech tool or Web program for use in the classroom? How does it help you or enrich your students' learning? Join the discussion. (December 15, 2008)

Wis. Anti-Bullying Bill Gains Support

The proposed legislation recommends that schools either follow state anti-bullying guidelines or create with their own. (December 27, 2008, AP)

iTunes in School

A district in Pennsylvania is piloting “iTunes U,” a program that enables teachers and students to distribute and collect lectures, lab demonstrations, and classroom-generated content through iTunes technology. (December 24, 2008, AP)

Gender-Specific Classes Boost Test Scores

A public school in Memphis has seen significant academic gains since segregating 9th and 10th grade classes by gender. (December 21, 2008, AP)

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New Education Secretary’s Impact on Schools

Frederick M. Hess and Richard D. Kahlenberg spoke about what Arne Duncan would and could do as President-elect Obama's Secretary of Education.

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What's your favorite tech tool or Web program for use in the classroom? How does it help you or enrich your students' learning? Join in or start your own conversations.

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