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7-12 Educator page at About.com
Suggestions on motivation, assessment, and multiple intelligences, among other topics.
ABC Teaching Jobs
Searching for a new teaching job in the US or elsewhere? This resource might help you. Registration is required, but it's free.
Bulletin Board Ideas
Looking for some good bulletin board ideas? Try this page!
Cable in the Classroom
A partnership of U.S. cable companies, cable channels, and educators providing programming that is classroom-friendly and FREE!
Certificate Creator
Create and print certificates. Customize from a variety of templates.
Community Learning Network
This site helps K-12 teachers integrate technology into the classroom.
Concept to Classroom
This series of online professional development workshops is available free and may be available for credit. Workshops include Inquiry-Based Learning, Teaching to Academic Standards, WebQuests, and others.
Connecting with Story
This article advocates using read-alouds to introduce new concepts in different subjects. It includes a bibliography.
Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers
This chart lists a variety of media and the limitations on copying them and using them legally.
The Copyright Website
You taped a movie from HBO and want to use a clip from it in your classroom. Is it legal? Check here!
The Creative Teaching Web Site
Suggestions on teaching style, educational simulations, handout banners, creative ways to motivate reluctant readers, even Windows wallpaper. "Resistance is futile. You will be inspired!"
Discover Novel Forum Lesson Plan
Tasmanian teacher Roslyn Teirney teaches teachers how to use online bulletin boards, also known as asynchronous discussion forums, as an effective teaching tool.
Discipline and Classroom Management
A collection of sites on this challenging aspect of teaching.
Ditto.com
Looking for a picture of Amy Tan? W. E. B DuBois? Garrison Keillor? Try this search engine, which specializes in pictures.
EdHelper.com
A wealth of lesson plans and Webquests, including drama, journalism, language, and literature.
EdSITEment brings together many outstanding sites related to the humanities.
Educating.net - Portal to the World of Knowledge
A wealth of resources, all grade levels, all subject areas.
Education America Network
Looking for a job in education? Looking for a teacher? Try this resource!
Education Cartoons for Teachers by Randy Glasbergen
Glasbergen's unique style and insights are always good for a grin, especially after a tough day in the chalkdust.
Education Coffeehouse
Follow the links at the top to a variety of resources for teachers, parents, and students.
Education World
Lesson plans, curriculum and technology tips, and a wide variety of other resources.
Educators' E-Source
This collection of links is broken down by grade level and subject. It's easy to navigate and loads quickly. Canadian teachers especially may find this site helpful.
The Educators Network
I'm happy to recommend a site with a kindred philosophy: "Our goal is to make life a little bit easier for ALL hard working educators."