teachers

What Makes Good Teachers Even Better

harminka — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:32:24 -0500

The two year Effective Classroom Practice (ECP) was conducted by Professor Christopher Day, Professor Pam Sammons and Dr Alison Kington at the School of Education University of Nottingham from 2006-2008 and funded by ESRC.

Teacher Appreciation Week Grows Popularity In 2009

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 04 May 2009 08:41:59 -0500

Have you heard of Teacher Appreciation Week? This event is becoming better known every year and is celebrated in countries all around the world. Teacher Appreciation Week is in May and it is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our teachers.

BellefontaineTeacher Amber Carter On Administrative Leave For Prostitution

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:34:03 -0600

Ohio police says that a teacher named Amber Carter has cut the class for something that no parent wants his or her child's teachers do.

Teaching the teachers

harminka — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:50:30 -0600

Official professional standards in both Scotland and England which aim to nurture the development of new teachers pay too little attention to what 'becoming' a teacher is really like.

Wake County Public Schools: Teaching And Leadership Linked

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:53:36 -0600

Teachers who have earned certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards are challenged to become education leaders in their community, says Wake County Public Schools system.

Teacher Qualifications Distributed Across New York City Public Schools

harminka — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:45:24 -0600

Recent changes – including new laws and new routes into teaching with lowered cost for individuals to enter the profession – have dramatically changed the characteristics of teachers, particularly in large urban districts.

Dallas Teacher Smokes Crack While Driving

Offbeatnews — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:38:33 -0500

A Dallas special education teacher led police on a slow police chase while smoking crack in his car.

Tiffany Shepherd Fired From Teaching Over Bikini

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:23:37 -0500

You may have not heard the name of Tiffany Shepherd, but she is getting a national media attention as her being fired from her high school teaching job is linked to her bikini photos. Tiffany Shepherd of Ft. Pierce, appeared on "The Tyra Banks" show this week, on national television, which aired Wednesday October 29.

Engaging teachers means engaged students

harminka — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:27:47 -0500

To encourage and help teachers become more involved and enthusiastic about "inclusive teaching", the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recently funded an action research based project.

Florida teacher sacked for performing magic trick

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 08 May 2008 06:45:05 -0500

A school teacher in Florida lost his job after he performed a magic trick in front of students at a Florida school and was accused of wizardry, Local 6 TV said on Wednesday.

UK Teachers Strike May Close 1200 Schools

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:23:07 -0500

The BBC has reported that over 1200 schools will be fully or partially closed by the national UK teachers strike on Thursday. 43 schools in Norfolk are expected to be closed, while in Bolton, 56 schools are expected to be fully closed.

Thousands of teachers to stop work in Australia

seher — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:22:18 -0500

Thousands of teachers across New South Wales will stop work at 9:00am (AEST) today to oppose new school staffing policies.