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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| March 27, 2012, 11:49 am
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Don't forget: the IRS tax filing deadline is Tuesday, April 17, 2012. With tax season in full swing, it's important to know what kind of federal tax breaks you might be eligible for as an educator. Most teachers purchase supplies for their classroom out of their own pockets throughout the school year. What you need to know is that if you are a teacher you can deduct up to $250 for unreimbursed classroom expenses.
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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| March 27, 2012, 11:43 am
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Check out these great teacher resources from Best Practices Weekly:
*Volume 2, Edition 5 – Teaching Math Vocabulary Effectively
Math-specific vocabulary can be tough to teach because of how technical it can get and the strange contexts in which it can appear. In an article for Teaching Children Mathematics, a pair of researchers discuss the 'when' and 'how' of effectively teaching math vocabulary.
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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| March 21, 2012, 02:16 pm
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As we often highlight on the AAE blog, video clips and online resources are changing the face of education. While the internet features thousands of websites on K-12 science websites, some set atop the pack as go-to resources for science teachers seeking to supplement their lesson plans with new and engaging content. Take a moment to review a few popular online tools and websites:
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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| March 20, 2012, 06:19 pm
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Everyone knows that our education system is inherently linked to our success as a nation. If our students are not prepared for the jobs of tomorrow, the United States will be incapable of competing in a global economy. A new report issued be the Council of Foreign Relations task force, states this and much more, asserting that not only is our economy at risk, but that the nation's security could be threatened if our schools don't improve.
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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| March 19, 2012, 10:46 am
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For generations, the public school teacher retirement system has functioned as a back-ended plan where teachers receive a modest salary in exchange for lifetime benefits and a guaranteed pension. However, the shifting demographics of the profession coupled with financial realities has led many states to question the sustainability of the current model.
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