Ah summer! It's time for tank tops and flip-flops, watermelon and popsicles, and staying cool by any means necessary. If you have children in your household, it may also be time for some educational summertime activities.  Read more ... 

With a quick Google search, you have access to a wealth of tools and resources for your classroom. Organizing these resources, not to mention effectively putting them to use, can be overwhelming for even the most experienced educator. Read more... 

What makes a teacher great? After years of work in classrooms around the country, Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey believe they have a framework that defines the five elements of good teaching practice. Read more ... 

The third graders in Linda Friesen's class at Gervais (Oregon) Elementary School learned an unexpected lesson during a recent session on area. Although Linda pulled name sticks for random teams, she ended up with one group made up of students who usually excel and another of students who often struggle.  Read more...