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Adventures in Sex Education
By Peter Barnes

This veteran of the dreaded unit on Family Life relays his tale of survival... Read more

The Inclusion Classroom
By Peter Barnes

All it takes is a little extra effort to help inclusion students feel comfortable and accepted in your classroom... Read more

A Change for the Positive
By Peter Barnes

It's always difficult to master a new change in your system, but the results can be beneficial all around... Read more

Finding a Good Workshop
By Peter Barnes

Have you been burned by a bad teacher workshop? Here's what to look for the next time around... Read more

Think for Yourself
By Peter Barnes

How can we encourage kids to expand their minds and not just regurgitate answers?... Read more

The Cool vs. The Uncool
By Peter Barnes

Battling cliques can be a painful challenge - here's how to help your students get along... Read more

Fitting In
By Peter Barnes

How to find a sense of belonging as a new, yet experienced teacher... Read more

Life Lessons
By Peter Barnes

Teachers should never stop talking to students about setting positive goals, but sometimes it's nice to hear it from someone... Read more

Before You Go…
By Peter Barnes

The end of the year is such a frantic time – here are ways to both reflect on and remember... Read more

Tricks of the Trade
By Peter Barnes

A few harmless hoaxes here and there can keep your students on their toes and at the top of their... Read more

Learning the Hard Way
By Peter Barnes

This year's unfortunate events may become great memories… and a way to measure your growth as a teacher... Read more

Tough Parents
By Peter Barnes

Sometimes it takes all of a teacher's know-how to deal with challenging parents... Read more

Embrace Your Inner Nerd
By Peter Barnes

Times have changed. Being excited about learning and sharing your knowledge is now considered…well, cool... Read more

The Not-So-Great Student
By Peter Barnes

Remember that your students' academic successes or failures don't determine who they are as people... Read more

An Expert Answer
By Peter Barnes

When you guide your students to research the answers to their questions, you'll find yourself learning as well... Read more

A Major Discovery
By Peter Barnes

With a little work and a lot of imagination, exciting learning can indeed be integrated with state objectives... Read more

Ready, Set, Organize!
By Peter Barnes

Some classroom management tips from a member of the Organizationally Challenged Society... Read more

Encouraging Self-Expression
By Peter Barnes

Letting your students share their personal interests can be beneficial all around... Read more

A Plan of Attack
By Peter Barnes

Reflecting on the good and not-so-good moments from last year can help you to become an even better teacher this... Read more

A Summer in Kenya
By Peter Barnes

This teacher's expedition in Africa opens up new avenues of learning for his students... Read more

Gift Giving
By Donna Pitino

Have you given your students everything you've hoped for this year?... Read more

Strategic Moves
By Peter Barnes

When a student starts pushing your buttons, what's your first line of attack?... Read more

Taking Yourself Too Seriously
By Peter Barnes

It's okay to show your weaknesses – students will find you more approachable and be comfortable with their own mistakes... Read more

Teacher’s Pet
By Peter Barnes

Whether they mean to or not, some kids just capture a teacher's heart... Read more

No Talent Required
By Peter Barnes

A seemingly doomed talent show transforms into a wonderful occasion – for the students and their teacher... Read more

Retaking the Test
By Peter Barnes

Retake tests, when used sparingly, can be a valuable tool to help certain students succeed... Read more

A Team Effort
By Peter Barnes

Working as a cohesive unit with your colleagues can lead to great successes in your classroom... Read more

Up Close and Personal
By Peter Barnes

Are you building personal connections with the students in your classroom?... Read more

Ha-Ha Moments
By Peter Barnes

One of the greatest pleasures of teaching are the laughs that can be had every day... Read more

Getting the Best Out of Boys
By Peter Barnes

Boys can be complex and tough to reach – here are a few keys to ensuring they work to their... Read more

Is Technology the Solution?
By Peter Barnes

When implemented properly, technology can be a great asset in your classroom... Read more

How Does She Do It?
By Peter Barnes

The words of wisdom from a veteran educator can be just the thing to see you through on those rough... Read more

Make Way for Baby
By Peter Barnes

An impending arrival brings with it renewed dedication to becoming a top-quality teacher... Read more