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Getting the Right Job, Series of Articles, Article 5: So You’ve Accepted the Job…Now What?
Updated: Jul 12, 2007  by: 0
So you have a teaching job…now what? It’s a good question. What you will begin to realize is that much of the process of acclimating and settling into your school is, for the most part, up to you. Here are some practical suggestions that should help make

Getting the Right Job, Series of Articles, Article 4: Suggestions and Strategies for a Successful Interview
Updated: Jun 20, 2007  by: 0
Be your best self—this is the time to sell yourself without selling out. The job must be a good match for you —as well as the employer—or ultimately you’ll be spending all your time trying to fit in.

Getting the Right Job, Series of Articles, Article 3, The Importance of Choosing the Right Boss, or Principal
Updated: Jun 15, 2007  by: 0
Chemistry between you and your potential boss, or principal, should be taken into careful consideration. So even though she’s the one looking for a new teacher to join her staff, what does your gut instinct tell you about her during the interview?

Getting the Right Job, Series of Articles, Article 2, How to Get Your Foot in the Door: Links and Resources for Writing a Cover Letter, Resume and Developing a Portfolio
Updated: May 23, 2007  by: 0
Before sharing tips and resources for writing a successful resume, remember according to the experts, if you’re relying solely on this job-finding method, there are other, more statistically successful ways, to get a job.

Why Use Songs for Learning?
Updated: Apr 30, 2007  by: 0
Many brain researchers agree, music enhances academic and social skills (Dowling, 1993; Hanshumaker, 1980; Hurwitz, Wolff, Bortnick, and Kokas, 1975, and Lamb and Gregory, 1993) and can be used as a carrier of words and a primer for the brain (Jensen, 199

Getting the Right Job, Series of Articles: Article 1, The Different World of Employers and Job Seekers
Updated: May 17, 2007  by: 0
''A smart approach to presenting yourself and picking the school that’s right for you will make a big difference in getting hired—and being satisfied with the job you choose.'' National Education Association, 2003

What Is A Classroom Library?
Updated: Jul 12, 2007  by: 0
A classroom library is a collection of books for students’ independent reading and reference. Teachers will also access this collection for reading and writing models.

Establishing Goals and Setting High Expectations
Updated: Mar 27, 2007  by: 0
When I began my teaching career, a very wise teacher told me that the most challenged students need your highest expectations. It’s one of those simple statements that has worked for me in so many ways, whether I was teaching preschoolers or adult learne

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