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Jeannine J.: Our Stellar Educator of the Week!

Name: Jeannine J. School: Walpole, MA Years Teaching: 10+ years Specialty: English/ Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences   Congratulations to Jeannine J., our Stellar Educator of the Week!  Jeannine is a Kindergarten Teacher.  She was nominated by one of her peers, and we agree that Jeannine is an amazing educator!  Here is what her […]

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Getting Started Home Schooling Your Child

by: Sam Wilkerson At some point in time I think many parents wonder or at least give fleeting consideration to the notion of homeschooling their children. However only an exceptional few have the direction and confidence to move forward along the path with clear goals and a plan of action for enriching their children’s education. […]

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Elizabeth F. — Our Stellar Educator of the Week!

Name: Elizabeth F. School: Alexandria City Public Schools (VA) Years Teaching: 3-4 years Specialty: English/ Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences Congratulations to Elizabeth F., our Stellar Educator of the Week!  Elizabeth is a 5th Grade Dual Language teacher.  She was nominated by one of her peers, who believes she is well deserving of this […]

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Do I Have To Go To The IEP Meeting? I’m Not a Special Education Teacher

By: Melanie Taylor Am I required to attend IEP meetings if I am not a Special Education teacher? I’ve been asked that more than once as the Special Education teacher, and especially as a Resource Specialist, also known as Special Academic Instructor.The answer in our state is that at least one general education teacher who has […]

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Our Stellar Educator for the Holidays: YOU!

Name: You! Years Teaching: Plenty of Years! Specialty: Every specialty under the sun! Congratulations to YOU, our Stellar Educator for the Holidays! This has been a particularly challenging school year so far for teachers around the country.  The year started with more murmurings and condemnations of teachers as educators in Chicago and other districts tried […]