Teachers! Are you looking for a way to supplement your income by offering online tutoring services, high-quality education materials, and online classes? Examville was created to provide teachers with a safe and secure environment to connect with teachers and students all over the world. Sign up is free to teachers and many study materials and services are available for free to students and teachers. Student can download study guides, post questions, place ads searching for qualified tutors, and access standardized test preparation materials for free. There are also subscription-based services available to give students access to a wider variety of study materials and services. (more…)
November 18, 2010
November 17, 2010
Site of the Week
Thinkfinity (http://thinkfinity.org)
Thinkfinity is a resource for K-12 teachers to find free high-quality lesson plans, student interactives, professional development opportunities, afterschool projects, online games, and current events. The Thinkfinity Community is a free opportunity to connect with colleagues online, share resources, and join discussions with educational groups across the country. Each week on the front page you will find a featured lesson plan and interactive tool, education news, a featured blog, today in history, an invitation to join a weekly discussion, and a monthly webinar. All lesson plans are designed to meet state standards and easily accessed through a searchable database.
November 16, 2010
Early Childhood Education Grant Opportunity
Early childhood educators in the United States are invited to apply for a $1,000 grant to implement a classroom project that enhances the learning experience by positively impacting students on an educational, emotional, and social level. (more…)
Teaching Fellowship Competition for K-12 Teachers
Three public school teachers and one Catholic school teacher will be selected to travel to Rwanda this summer to study business solutions to poverty. K-12 teachers in all subject areas are welcome to apply and to spend two weeks in Rwanda meeting with leaders in Rwanda’s private, government, and educational sectors. (more…)
TenMarks Math Program is now FREE to Teachers
TenMarks, an online math program to help kids in grades 3 to 12 excel in math is now free to teachers and their students. TenMarks was designed to help engage students in math and master math concepts at their own pace. (more…)