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Education Ask the Mentor Co-Teaching in the Multi-Level Classroom, Part II
In the second of two installments, Mindy Fattig, award-winning educator and co-author of Co-Teaching in the Differentiated Classroom, answers questions about moving away from the pull-out classroom scenario and breaking through student frustration in the multi-level classroom.
October 22, 2008
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20 min read
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Education Ask the Mentor Co-Teaching in the Multi-Level Classroom, Part I
Mindy Fattig, award-winning educator and co-author of Co-Teaching in the Differentiated Classroom, answers your questions on how to encourage staff buy-in and manage responsibilities, time, and frustration in the co-teaching classroom. First of two parts.
October 8, 2008
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15 min read
Anne T. Henderson
Anne T. Henderson
Education Opinion Building the Parent-Teacher Relationship: Part II
Anne T. Henderson and Karen L. Mapp are key voices in the national discussion on family engagement. With input from their colleagues, Henderson and Mapp discuss strategies for teachers, parents, and administrators who are looking to build family-school partnerships.Last of two parts.
May 14, 2008
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16 min read
Ilene Carver
Ilene Carver
Education Opinion Outreach Tips for Teachers
Veteran educator Ilene Carver shares strategies for educators to build alliances with families.
Ilene Carver, May 13, 2008
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2 min read
Anne T. Henderson
Anne T. Henderson
Education Opinion Building the Parent-Teacher Relationship: Part I
Anne T. Henderson and Karen L. Mapp, are key voices in the national discussion on family engagement. In Part I, they address how to overcome obstacles in the parent-teacher relationship. First of two parts.
May 6, 2008
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10 min read
Teaching Profession Ask the Mentor Teaching Diverse Populations: Part II
In this final installment, Costner shares a second booklist and answers your questions about being culturally responsive in the online classroom and at the school and district level.
December 12, 2007
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15 min read
Teaching Profession Ask the Mentor Teaching Diverse Populations
Dr. Kelley L. Costner shares her “Seven Principles for Training Culturally Responsive Teachers” and responds to your questions on how to navigate cultural and social biases with colleagues and students. First of two parts.
December 5, 2007
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12 min read
Donalyn Miller
Donalyn Miller
Teaching Profession Ask the Mentor Creating Readers: Part III
Donalyn Miller, self-proclaimed "book whisperer" and sixth grade teacher, answers readers' questions about in-class reading time and raising test scores. Includes recommended book. Last of three parts.
September 19, 2007
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10 min read
Donalyn Miller
Donalyn Miller
Teaching Profession Ask the Mentor Creating Readers: Part II
Donalyn Miller, self-proclaimed "book whisperer" and sixth grade teacher, answers readers' questions about motivating boys to read and the role of parent involvement. Second of three parts.
September 12, 2007
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9 min read
Donalyn Miller
Donalyn Miller
Teaching Profession Ask the Mentor Creating Readers: Part I
Donalyn Miller, self proclaimed "book whisperer" and sixth grade teacher, answers your questions on inspiring and creating "real" readers and writers in the classroom. First of three parts.
September 5, 2007
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9 min read
Coleen Armstrong
Coleen Armstrong
Photo by William A. Windom
Teaching Profession Ask the Mentor Getting Ready for the School Year: Part III
Coleen Armstrong, author of The Truth About Teaching: What I Wish the Veterans Had Told Me, addresses inclusion concerns, forging relationships between teachers and administrators, and acing job interviews. Final of three parts.
August 8, 2007
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8 min read
Coleen Armstrong
Coleen Armstrong
Photo by William A. Windom
Teaching Profession Ask the Mentor Getting Ready for the School Year: Part II
Coleen Armstrong, author of The Truth About Teaching: What I Wish the Veterans Had Told Me, continues to answers readers' questions on back-to-school preparation. Second of three parts.
August 1, 2007
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7 min read
Teaching Profession Ask the Mentor Do What You Have to Do
Career advice for teachers of all ages.
April 20, 2007
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7 min read
Education Ask the Mentor E Pluribus Curriculum
An award-winning teacher answers readers' questions about curricular issues.
February 26, 2007
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8 min read
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