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)
Career Corner
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)
Living in Dialogue
Don’t Forget the Community Colleges
Anthony Cody asks if preparing all high school students for a four-year college could be doing more harm than good. (January 4, 2009)
New Terrain
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)
The Book Whisperer
Donalyn Miller reveals a few of her favorite procrastinating tools—all of which are book-related Web sites. (December 31, 2008)
A Place at the Table
If You Want to Be a Football Hero
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)
Unwrapping the Gifted
Born? Made? Developed? Unstoppable?
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)
Eduholic
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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From the Archives
HighlightsTop Teacher Sourcebook Story
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)
Top Teacher Leaders Network Column
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)
Top Interview
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)
Top Blog Post
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)
New IRS regulations have imposed stricter rules for teachers’ retirement packages. (January 2, 2009, AP)
Eduholic
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)
More StoriesThe 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)
Web Watch
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)
First Person
'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)
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)
Fall 2008 IssueLatest AP News
Poll How much time will you spend planning for the next semester during your winter vacation?
15 total responses
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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.
Discussion Forums
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 in or start your own conversations.
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