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The Seattle schools have a new “guest” teacher. Zhu Dan arrived in the Seattle schools in January and will stay for an 18-month guest teacher program. Dan, who teaches college-level English in her native Kunming, China, has the option to extend her stay for another year.

Would you like to be a science fair winner? Find out the secret to winning science fair projects!

The middle school model was conceived in the 70s and implemented throughout the 70s and 80s across the nation. It was thought that middle schools would provide a nurturing bridge between the early elementary school experience and high school. Unfortunately, many education experts now consider the experiment a failure with their poor performance and uprooting children twice during their turbulent and challenging adolescent years.

Few children relish the idea of sitting down and doing their class assignment. Many will put up some kind of a fuss - ranging from gentle grumbling, to procrastination and outright refusal.

There's more than one way to keep kids and adults motivated and interested in learning. If you think that online Learning takes place only when the student is at an educational site, think again.

NASA’s Johnson Space Center Houston recently hosted a two-day BP Physics Challenge for 886 Houston schools’ students, mostly juniors and seniors, with 800 more students expected to attend.

Remember P.E.? That class was the BOMB diggity back in the day. As I'm sure it still is for millions of kids across America. It was not only a class where you didn't have to do any work, but it was also a time to play sports, games and physical activities. I looked forward to P.E. like I looked forward to recess and lunch. Definitely the three most cool and relaxing classes of the school day. Now, how do you suppose it would be to teach this class? Hey, all you would need is a physical education degree and a love for kids. Do you have what it takes?

Deciding on surgery for your eyes is a very serious decision. There are volumes of information out there regarding Lasik and costs associated, but is it right for you? Find out why prices are increasing and even what area of the country is cheaper for these procedures. I think you will have a clearer view of the Lasik world after reading this article.

Over the many years that I have taught I have seen one fact that is always constant. TEACHERS When the lights go out for the day they move into the halls or to the nearest window and TEACH. When computers go down and all the technology stops because of some catastrophe they TEACH.

Contrary to most people’s opinions, home schooling is not just limited to primary school students. In fact, there are many home schooling courses available for college students as well both offline and online.

Polyester is a synthetic fibre derived from coal, air, water, and petroleum. Polyester fibres are formed from a chemical reaction between an acid and alcohol. In this reaction, two or more molecules combine to make a large molecule whose structure repeats throughout...

Did you know that some drinks can raise your blood pressure? Which ones do and which don't -- find out in this revealing science fair project.

This article pays homage to firsts by American women and includes follow-up activities for Women's History Month.

For sometime now, I have written about the problems within the St. Louis schools. They have been “provisionally accredited” for several years now and are facing being unaccredited in less than three years.

Many states are experiencing the shock of new governors who are breaking the mold of former elected officials. In past generations, new state governors created a transitional governing period during which they and their staffs could get up to speed on the operations and issues of their states’ governments. In 2007, many new governors are hitting the ground running.

Yarn is basically a strand of fibres or filaments twisted in a bunch form to form a continuous length. The yarn is mainly used for weaving, knitting fabrics and also used for stitching. Apart from....

The second in a series of five articles that discuss the need for tutoring for todays children to prepare them for life's challenges.

Sometimes hemorrhoids can be treated by medication by the sufferer. Other times they need the care of a doctor. Learn when a doctor is needed.

An increased number of yeast cells inside the vagina generate an infection. This condition, although it is not severe nor it has dangerous consequences, is very uncomfortable, because the vagina becomes itchy, painful and irritated. But a persistent yeast infection represents a medical problem.

In December 2006, the Michigan schools board approved a new measure that affects students within the Michigan schools — the use of seclusion and restraint for unruly students.

In 2005, state legislators added two additional immunizations to the list that Baltimore schools must ensure all children through the ninth grade have before attending school. The first deadline for Baltimore schools’ children for the new vaccinations was the start of school for school year 2006-2007.

Stained glass is a wonderful hobby to learn, but with so many tools its hard to know what to buy. We'll give you some tips so you can get started on the right foot and on a budget.

Educational board games are becoming increasingly popular as a way to teach children subjects that they normally find uninteresting. Help them to overcome their short attention spans by offering them a fun alternative. Here are five reasons board games should be added to your list of educational resources.

Child development and home schooling improves comprehension and spelling knowledge to support fluent reading and writing.

If you have the equipment for displaying power points in auditoriums or gymnasiums then the use of Power Point Programs during a program can be very effective. They can use them to emphasis a point or usually to bring about an emotional impact on those that are watching. One caution should be don’t over do them. One power point per program is enough.

A recent survey conducted by Join Together – a program of the Boston University School of Public Health shows that few teachers believe that alcohol and other drug prevention programs work. Only 2 percent of more than 3,700 respondents felt that their school-based prevention program is effective. The report says that teachers are skeptical of the prevention programs they deliver. It goes on to say that teachers cite the need more relevant study materials, more time to do prevention, more support, and more training.

I believe heavily in not bearing any resentments but we all must use the past as a valuable learning experience otherwise what's to stop us from making those same mistakes again in the future. I cringe when I think back to some of the things I have done but I only retain my memory of them so that they can be used as stepping stone lessons because there are still many years ahead of me and I don't want these things to ever be repeated.

Some groups of pupils take too long to settle and simply won't stop talking. Here are 5 tips to help teachers get silence from the worst kids in school...

With the right information it's easy to get a teaching job abroad! In fact you can leverage the skills and experience you already have to ensure your success. Here are three ways you can use the experience you already have to land a lucrative and stress-free teaching job abroad...

Hundreds of accredited schools offer programs to earn a high school diploma online, permitting working adults to further their education without giving up current employment. Obtaining your high school diploma over the Internet is a convenient way to improve employment outlook.