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Education Careers Created: Thursday, February 07, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Education careers are a great way for individuals who want to make a difference. This list looks at what it takes to succeed in a number of careers in education.
Empty Scaffold Awaiting Conspirators - Abraham Lincoln Assassination Created: Friday, September 30, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Civil War photographs of the execution of the conspirators surrounding Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
Conspirator David Herold - Abraham Lincoln Assassination Created: Friday, September 30, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Civil War photographs of the execution of the conspirators surrounding Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
Photographs of Confederate and Federal Government Officials Created: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Portraits of confederate and federal government officials during the Civil War.
Effective Praise Created: Sunday, May 31, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Giving students effective praise is an important part of teaching. This article looks at the steps and the tips for giving effective praise.
Death Warrant Read to Conspirators - Abraham Lincoln Assassination Created: Friday, September 30, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Civil War photographs of the execution of the conspirators surrounding Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
Appropriate Consequences for Student Misbehavior Created: Sunday, November 27, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
What are appropriate and logical consequences for student misbehavior? This article looks at appropriate responses and consequences to aid with classroom management.
What Is an Assistant Principal? Created: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
What Is an Assistant Principal? Read this article and find out what an assistant principal's duties consist of, what education is required, and typical salaries for the position.
Secondary School Educators - Past Issues of Weekly Articles Created: Thursday, August 05, 2004 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Previous issues of weekly articles and columns.
writing acceptable english - writing skills Created: Thursday, November 18, 2004 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Read Professor William Harris' compelling article about the regression in this past century of writing skills.
Proofreading with SWAPS - from About.com Created: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Writing Across the Curriculum Created: Sunday, November 30, 2003 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Read about ways to integrate writing in all classes throughout the curriculum. Find shortcuts to grading and more!
Educator Discounts Created: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Check out these educator discounts for individual purchases.
Winter Holiday Activities for the Middle and High School Classroom Created: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Here is Part I of winter holiday activities for middle and high school classrooms.
Dealing With End of the Year Stress Created: Saturday, November 29, 2003 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Teacher burnout is a common occurrence. Teaching is definitely a stressful job. Here are some reasons why, and some things to help.
School Violence Created: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
School violence is something that concerns the entire community. How widespread is the problem? What can we do about it?
Year Round Education Created: Monday, November 24, 2003 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Year round education is an idea that's been around for a long time. This article takes an in depth look at the pros and cons of using this system.
The Compare Contrast Prewriting Chart Created: Thursday, August 05, 2004 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A compare/contrast prewriting chart with instructions.
Huckleberry Finn Censorship Poll - Secondary School Educators Created: Thursday, August 05, 2004 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Censorship poll about Huckleberry Finn.: secondary school educators secondary school teacher school uniforms weekly poll opinion poll
Top 10 Themes for Speeches Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Here are ten great topics that you can use to form the backbone of your graduation and other speeches.
Conspirators Awaiting Execution on Scaffold - Abraham Lincoln Assassination Created: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The four conspirators await execution by hanging after being convicted after Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
President Lincoln Funeral Procession - Lincoln Assassination Created: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Civil War photographs of President Lincoln's funeral procession.
Abraham Lincoln's Box at Ford's Theater - Lincoln Assassination Created: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Civil War photographs of Abraham Lincoln's box at Ford's Theater.
Photographs of and About Abraham Lincoln - Civil War to Assassination Created: Thursday, September 22, 2005 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Period photographs of Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. Also find pictures related to his assassination.
Rocking Chair Used by Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theater - Lincoln Assassination Created: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Civil War photographs of Abraham Lincoln's rocking chair at Ford's Theater.
Abraham Lincoln and Allan Pinkerton Created: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Image of President Lincoln with Allan Pinkerton and General John McClernand at the Antietam battlefield. Learn more about Allan Pinkerton and his role in the Civil War.
General McClernand's Political Maneuvering and Abraham Lincoln Created: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Photo of President Lincoln with Allan Pinkerton and General John McClernand at Antietam. Learn about General McClernand with this article.
Lincoln with McClellan and Offciers at Antietam Created: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Photograph of President Lincoln with General McClellan and Officers at Antietam - 1862.
Abraham Lincoln Seated With General McClellan Created: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Civil War photograph of Abraham Lincoln and General McClellan meeting at Antietam.
Photographs of African-Americans During the Civil War Menu Created: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Pictures of African-Americans during the time of the American Civil War.
photographs of soldiers and infantry - civil war Created: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Photographs of soldiers and infantry during the American Civil War.
photographs of confederate and federal military personnel - civil war Created: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Photographs of confederate and federal military personnel during the Civil War. See famous Generals such as Lee and Grant along with individual and groups of soldiers.

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