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Seven Deadly Sins of School Employees

Your Association attorneys can help you if you avoid these gaffes.


Advice & Support

Use This, Not That

By Emma Chadband

Cut classroom costs by substituting these inexpensive items for pricier classroom supplies.


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Hall Passes by Students

Kara C. Granger, a math teacher at Buck Lodge Middle School in Adelphi, MD

Ms. Granger couldn’t afford to spend so much class time writing hall passes, so she came up with this alternative plan. Her procedure for hall passes is student-driven and non-disruptive.


New Teachers

STRESS!

By Mary Ellen Flannery

Part of your job is to stay healthy and sane, especially in those first few years. You can’t always avoid it, so learn how to counteract it.

Connect with Your Peers

Interactive Whiteboards

March 07, 2013

Works4Me Editor says, “Do you have access to an interactive whiteboard? What creative ways do you use it in class? Do you have any whiteboard gadgets that enhance your teaching? How does your interactive whiteboard make your teaching come to life?”

March 07, 2013

Lisa Mims says, “Yes I do, and I use it every day! The Gallery enhances my teaching because I use all the pre-made games that are included. For instance, to use Word Biz, all you have to do is plug in the words and the kids can play the game on the Smartboard or at their seats. The graphics are wonderful, it can score itself, and you can set the timer. It’s great! Check out the Gallery!”

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