D.C.-Area Independent Schools Invite Candidates of Color to Jan. 11 Event Interested in a career teaching at an independent school? Nine Washington area schools are holding a networking event for candidates of color on January 11 where you can: • Learn about private independent schools • Hear how to prepare for the upcoming recruitment season… Read More In DC and want to teach?
ASCD’s article on Engaging African American Males in Reading provides useful information for selecting and using literature to motivate African American males. Instead of just selecting text that builds skills, the study highlights the importance os selecting texts that is intellectually exciting for both student and teacher. serves as a roadmap and provides apprenticeships. cognitively… Read More time to go Back to School
Grants are available to support innovative classroom projects for low-income students.The Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program, named for hoops legend Michael Jordan, supports teachers who inspire low-income students to succeed. Teachers in grades 1-12 in schools where at least half of the students qualify for free or reduced school lunches can apply in one of… Read More Jordan Fundamental Grant
I just received this email and thought it is worth sharing: I am an author of books that are used in many educational programs to encourage students to express themselves through writing. I have launched a free new web site — http://www.makebeliefscomix.com — where students can create their own comic strips. The site offers fun… Read More Online Comics Helping Students
While Indianapolis Public Schools currently has an accomplished group of professional educators, the need for additional teachers is always great. The Indianapolis Teaching Fellows is an aggressive campaign to recruit local and committed professionals, community members, and recent college graduates to become teachers, joining us in our efforts to close the achievement gap – so… Read More Indianapolis Teaching Fellows
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