Word Walls That Work
Learn some new tips for designing practical, efficient, and memorable hands-on word walls.

How to Teach Children About Living in a World With Violence
Presents a step-by-step guide for teaching children about living in a world with violence, and provides answers to teachers' common questions about children and violence.

New Books and Writing for Kids
Teachers' Picks of the Best Books for Kids Teachers' Picks of the Best Audio Books

Questioning the Text
Helps students improve their reading comprehension by questioning the test, thinking aloud, writing post-it notes, and participating in guided practice.

Surf the Wave of the Future
Recommends convenient Internet-based courses for professional development and points out some of the advantages such as expanding content, flexible learning, and rapid growth.

Help Your Child Develop a Love of Reading by Letting Her Choose Her Own Books
How to encourage reluctant readers to develop a love of reading. Advises parents to let kids choose their own books. Promotes engaging book discussion.

Art the Fourth R
Discusses how, in this multimedia age, art is as fundamental as are writing and math, and provides strategies for facilitating the coming of the art age in schools.

Celebrate Metric Week
Metric Week is October 9 to 13. Middle school math teacher Diane McKeen shares five favorite ideas.

Confession of a Former Technophobe
Offers a long-time teacher's account of adapting to the introduction of technology into the classroom. New teachers and first year teachers who are less then tech savvy, take heart. See how she goes from fearing technology to wondering how she ever lived with out it.

Your Easy Guide For Stopping Classroom Bugs
Studies show that teaching is the germiest job. Here's how to deal.

Artful Technology
Use these suggestions to implement technological tools for art and music learning. The article also lists many Internet, textbook, and software resources.

Answering Your Questions About Teaching Writing: A Talk with Donald H. Graves
Features an interview with Donald Graves about what he believes are the most effective methods for teaching writing.

Celebrate the 100th Day of School!
This content resource discusses teacher recommendations for ways to celebrate the 100th day of school. There are teacher suggestions that describe activities in all four major subject areas. Links to an online activity center are included as well as the a

You Can Start Your Own School!
What do you do when you're a teacher with entrepreneurial spirit? Open your own place. Meet five teachers who did.

Simple Ways to Save Now (For Later)
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association College Recruitment Equities Fund offers tips on how to save money for retirement.