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Education > Homework & Testing Coaching your students to do well on standardized tests: 1 of 11
Follow the Road Map - Get to the Destination If you are given a road map, but you do not follow the road map, is it fair to blame the passengers in the vehicle with you when you do not reach your desired destination? Most states have a list of standards which tell teachers what to teach in order for students to be successful... More..
Education > Education (Other) Will more standardized tests to track students progress lead to better school performance?: 1 of 8
Improving Student Progress and Teaching Effectiveness I learned early in the teaching profession that test scores provide a vital piece of information when looking at student achievement. Test scores can effectively be used to analyze student deficiencies, to write a plan to satisfy those deficiencies, and to construct a pla... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Still with me: 6 of 19
Imaginary Thoughts Wishing, wanting to be in your arms, Dreaming of the days love between us was real. My eyes fall to the vision of your body, in unsurpassed ecstacy. Wondering where you are, in hopes that lustfulness will not prevail. My heart believes in love. But- From where we sit, love is blind. For the hurting pain ha... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Are teachers giving 100%?: 19 of 54
A Teacher's Wish: "If I Could, I Would...." I would convey to the community that a solid education is needed for success in today's world. Lower paying jobs are usually the resort of the lack of attainment of a high school diploma or college degree. I would address every socioeconomic level and provide real-life examples. By... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators What difference do teachers make?: 4 of 10
Teaching: The Fulfillment of My Inadequacy as a High School Graduate When I think of my childhood, cotton fields, red dirt, and cigarettes come to mind. I think of the needless slang that was spoken, and the precious gift of education that went undelivered. I think about how most adults took education for granted and cared l... More..
Education > Education (Other) Technology in today's classroom: 4 of 10
Teachers: Technology is Your Friend Have you ever stared a computer in the face and dreaded its existence? For many individuals in society, this happens every day. It is a reality that a huge percentage of Americans are not technologically-savvy. For this reason, it is vital that the use of and incorporation of technology wi... More..