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U.S. Improving in Math and Science, According to New Reports
New test score findings have indicated that the United States does not lag as far behind in math, science, and reading as earlier reports had suggested. According to Education Week, the United States...
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A Word or Two…About Writing
This blog was originally published on Finding Common Ground at Education Week by Peter DeWitt on December 30, 2012 9:35 A.M. Every now and then we pick up books that help us find our way out of the...
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Dave’s ESL Café: The Best ESL Resource on the Web?
If you teach English as a Second Language (ESL) there are a plethora of resources on the Internet for curriculum development, job seeking, and connecting with other educators. One of the most popular...
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How New “Fiscal Cliff” Laws Impact Higher Education
After months of failed negotiations, the United States Congress saved the nation from the so-called “fiscal cliff” late Tuesday evening as the House of Representatives passed the American Taxpayer...
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Announcing the Teach100!
Teach.com is proud to announce the launch of the Teach 100: an amazing new resource that ranks the internet’s best educational blogs. The Teach 100 utilizes dynamic technology to maintain a current...
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Important Educational Conferences in 2013
Educational conferences present excellent opportunities to connect teachers from around the globe with leaders in the educational sphere. A conference is a great chance to develop professionally,...
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The Debate Over Guns in Schools Heats Up
In response to the school shooting tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, the California State Teachers Retirement System has announced that it will sell all of its stock holdings that are associated with...
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The Myth About Computer-Based Reading Software?
This blog was originally published on Finding Common Ground at Education Week by Peter DeWitt on January 20th, 2013 6:52 AM. It's the 21st Century thing to do. Take students who are struggling readers...
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Changing Classrooms with Flipped Learning
All students are familiar with homework, but not all students approach it as a fun or particularly engaging part of their education. Oftentimes, the end of class coincides with a mad dash to answer...
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Coding the Future: CodeHS and the Importance of Computer Science in High School
Today’s high school students hardly remember the days before Twitter and Google entered our vocabulary, and they’re preparing to enter a job market where technological skill is a basic requirement for...
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“Bring Your Own Device” Initiatives on the Rise
Katherine Haber from SmartBlog on Education recently asked readers and educators to express what the major trends will be in education for 2013; according to Education News, a majority reported that...
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Major Textbook Publishers Meeting Technology Trends
In the not so distant past, students dragged home backpacks that could easily match half their own body weight. Textbooks have traditionally been dense and comprehensive, expected to last several...
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“Better equip graduates for the demands of a high-tech economy”
This blog originally appeared on the CodeHS Blog on February 14, 2013 In Obama’s State of the Union address last month, he said: “Tonight, I’m announcing a new challenge to redesign America’s high...
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Are Your Students Learning Ready?
This blog was originally published on Finding Common Ground at Education Week by Peter DeWitt on March 3rd, 2013 8:35 AM. At this point, if you do not see the relevance in technology, you're holding...
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Idaho Embracing “Flipped” Classrooms with Khan Academy
This fall, 47 schools in Idaho will be able to access resources and free courseware via Khan Academy, thanks in large part to grant money from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation. 75 schools...
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Charter Schools Producing Positive Results
The Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) results are in, and according to the scores, Florida charter schools are outperforming their public school counterparts. The results come amidst much...
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Educator Connection: Flipped Classroom Resources from the Teach 100 (by...
“I don’t do teaching for a living. I live teaching as my doing . . . and technology has increased my passion for doing so.” Dr. Jackie Gerstein believes that an important role and responsibility of...
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Responsive Classroom is like a Map because it Guides Our Journey (By Lisa...
This blog was originally published on Wonder of Children on September 17, 2012. Lisa Wells has taught for 20 years in independent schools in MA, NY and MD. She currently writes a blog on child...
View ArticleTeach 100: Building Better Blogs
It’s been an exciting few months here at Teach.com since we launched the Teach 100, the first tool of its kind to rank the best educational blogs according to vital metrics that assess a site’s...
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Teacher Tax Credits
Please consult a professional accountant with your particular tax questions. It isn’t unusual for teachers to spend their own money on classroom supplies. Teachers want what’s best for their students,...
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