Written by and starring acclaimed comedy troupe The Katydids, "Teachers" shows their hilariously warped perspective as six elementary school
teachers trying to mold young minds, even though their own lives aren't
really together.
Award-Winning Author Laurel McHargue Launches Haiku Contest
by Christina Mancuso - October 25, 2016
Ex-teacher and author Laurel McHargue understands bell-to-bell instruction. During her teaching years, she was always on the lookout for easy classroom warm-ups, unique full class assignments, short homework assignments, and easy-to-implement substitute/guest teacher lessons. She created Hai CLASS k...
by Christina Mancuso - October 25, 2016
Ex-teacher and author Laurel McHargue understands bell-to-bell instruction. During her teaching years, she was always on the lookout for easy classroom warm-ups, unique full class assignments, short homework assignments, and easy-to-implement substitute/guest teacher lessons. She created Hai CLASS k...
THE RIGHT TO BE LITERATE Wins Teachers' Choice Award for Professional Development
by Christina Mancuso - September 02, 2016
BLOOMINGTON, IN - The Right to Be Literate: Six Essential Literacy Skills has won the Learning Magazine 2017 Teachers' Choice Award for Professional Development. Published by Solution Tree, a premier educational publisher and professional development provider, the title helps teachers ensure student...
by Christina Mancuso - September 02, 2016
BLOOMINGTON, IN - The Right to Be Literate: Six Essential Literacy Skills has won the Learning Magazine 2017 Teachers' Choice Award for Professional Development. Published by Solution Tree, a premier educational publisher and professional development provider, the title helps teachers ensure student...
Teachers Are Invited to Experience the Inner Workings of the PCPA Conservatory
by A.A. Cristi - August 22, 2016
The Teachers' Weekend - September 10 & 11 - is designed to give educators an up close and personal look into the PCPA Conservatory. They will see the immersive mentor-apprentice method of conservatory training in a professional environment. Teachers will spend two days working with professional ac...
by A.A. Cristi - August 22, 2016
The Teachers' Weekend - September 10 & 11 - is designed to give educators an up close and personal look into the PCPA Conservatory. They will see the immersive mentor-apprentice method of conservatory training in a professional environment. Teachers will spend two days working with professional ac...
Top Dog Theatre Presents TEECHERS
by Ashlee Latimer - August 14, 2016
Following Top Dog Theatre's sell-out shows of BOUNCERS by John Godber in Court 2 in 2004, and SHAKERS by John Godber in the Arts Centre in 2008, book now for TEECHERS in The Gloucester Room, in the ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL. ...
by Ashlee Latimer - August 14, 2016
Following Top Dog Theatre's sell-out shows of BOUNCERS by John Godber in Court 2 in 2004, and SHAKERS by John Godber in the Arts Centre in 2008, book now for TEECHERS in The Gloucester Room, in the ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL. ...
PBS to Present Special 'Spotlight Education' Programming This September
by Caryn Robbins - July 29, 2016
As a leader in educational media for children and students and a key partner with parents and educators across America, PBS today announced SPOTLIGHT EDUCATION, a special week of primetime programming examining the challenges facing today's students and America's education system....
by Caryn Robbins - July 29, 2016
As a leader in educational media for children and students and a key partner with parents and educators across America, PBS today announced SPOTLIGHT EDUCATION, a special week of primetime programming examining the challenges facing today's students and America's education system....
Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty & More to Work with 2016 Freddie G Fellowship Class
by Tyler Peterson - July 08, 2016
Eight outstanding educators from schools and performing arts centers around the country will work one-on-one with Broadway greats at the 7th Annual FREDDIE G FELLOWSHIP July 13th - 16th. The event has once again been underwritten by Myrna and Freddie ("G") Gershon, Chairman and CEO of leading thea...
by Tyler Peterson - July 08, 2016
Eight outstanding educators from schools and performing arts centers around the country will work one-on-one with Broadway greats at the 7th Annual FREDDIE G FELLOWSHIP July 13th - 16th. The event has once again been underwritten by Myrna and Freddie ("G") Gershon, Chairman and CEO of leading thea...
OSF Receives $25,000 Shakespeare in American Communities Grant
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is one of 40 nonprofit, professional theatre companies chosen to participate in the 2016-17 Shakespeare in American Communities program. OSF will receive a $25,000 grant award from Arts Midwest, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, in support...
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2016
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is one of 40 nonprofit, professional theatre companies chosen to participate in the 2016-17 Shakespeare in American Communities program. OSF will receive a $25,000 grant award from Arts Midwest, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, in support...
Barbara Miles Pens MS. THANG GOES BACK TO SCHOOL
by Christina Mancuso - May 24, 2016
Most people remember what it was like to be in school, but how shocking would they find the challenges confronting teachers in today's classrooms?...
by Christina Mancuso - May 24, 2016
Most people remember what it was like to be in school, but how shocking would they find the challenges confronting teachers in today's classrooms?...
ONCE UPON AN EARTH SCIENCE BOOK is Released
by Christina Mancuso - May 23, 2016
Teachers whose students struggle to grasp their Earth science texts can build skills in both science and literacy with Once Upon an Earth Science Book: 12 Interdisciplinary Activities to Create Confident Readers. This practical, easy-to-use resource for middle school classes is new from NSTA Press....
by Christina Mancuso - May 23, 2016
Teachers whose students struggle to grasp their Earth science texts can build skills in both science and literacy with Once Upon an Earth Science Book: 12 Interdisciplinary Activities to Create Confident Readers. This practical, easy-to-use resource for middle school classes is new from NSTA Press....
BalletBoyz Launches Digital Platform, MoovBank
by Christina Mancuso - May 16, 2016
The internationally celebrated dance company BalletBoyz have launched MoovBank, a brand new site housing filmed lessons, interviews and rehearsal footage to support specialist and non-specialist teachers deliver dance at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 to students aged 7 - 18. The free and premium conte...
by Christina Mancuso - May 16, 2016
The internationally celebrated dance company BalletBoyz have launched MoovBank, a brand new site housing filmed lessons, interviews and rehearsal footage to support specialist and non-specialist teachers deliver dance at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 to students aged 7 - 18. The free and premium conte...
BWW Book Review: SHAPES OF AMERICAN BALLET: Teachers and Training Before Balanchine, by Jessica Zeller
by Sondra Forsyth - May 16, 2016
Jessica Zeller's exhaustively researched and engagingly written book, available now for pre-order, is an eye-opening addition to our currently extant ballet literature. Full disclosure: I was Zeller's childhood ballet teacher, and I'm honored that she mentions me in her acknowledgements. That said, ...
by Sondra Forsyth - May 16, 2016
Jessica Zeller's exhaustively researched and engagingly written book, available now for pre-order, is an eye-opening addition to our currently extant ballet literature. Full disclosure: I was Zeller's childhood ballet teacher, and I'm honored that she mentions me in her acknowledgements. That said, ...
Marco's Pizza Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
by Marina Kennedy - May 02, 2016
Everyone can remember a teacher who made a difference in his or her life.During National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, you can recognize your favorite teacher by posting a message to #ThankATeacher. Marco's Pizza is encouraging its customers to do the same, and is also distributing 250,000...
by Marina Kennedy - May 02, 2016
Everyone can remember a teacher who made a difference in his or her life.During National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, you can recognize your favorite teacher by posting a message to #ThankATeacher. Marco's Pizza is encouraging its customers to do the same, and is also distributing 250,000...
GRIT TO GO Offers Educators Roadmap for Academic Perseverance
by Christina Mancuso - April 27, 2016
PETERBOROUGH, N.H., April 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Staff Development for Educators (SDE), one of the nation's leading providers of professional development for K-12 educators, announced the release of the new book Grit To Go: Classroom-Ready Resources to Motivate Growth Mindset by education-leader and ...
by Christina Mancuso - April 27, 2016
PETERBOROUGH, N.H., April 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Staff Development for Educators (SDE), one of the nation's leading providers of professional development for K-12 educators, announced the release of the new book Grit To Go: Classroom-Ready Resources to Motivate Growth Mindset by education-leader and ...
SCIENCE LEARNING IN THE EARLY YEARS is Released
by Christina Mancuso - April 11, 2016
Science Learning in the Early Years: Activities for PreK-2 provides teachers with detailed guidance on how to use more than 40 classroom activities with children as young as four years old. This new NSTA Press book shows how to go beyond classroom demonstrations to experiences that give students a s...
by Christina Mancuso - April 11, 2016
Science Learning in the Early Years: Activities for PreK-2 provides teachers with detailed guidance on how to use more than 40 classroom activities with children as young as four years old. This new NSTA Press book shows how to go beyond classroom demonstrations to experiences that give students a s...
John Shufeldt Shares OUTLIERS IN EDUCATION
by Christina Mancuso - April 04, 2016
Outliers Publishing announced the student teacher book titled Outliers in Education with exclusive interviews from six seasoned educators, is now available for sale in paperback and eBook formats. These accomplished individuals offer advice and 'real talk', including professional accomplishments and...
by Christina Mancuso - April 04, 2016
Outliers Publishing announced the student teacher book titled Outliers in Education with exclusive interviews from six seasoned educators, is now available for sale in paperback and eBook formats. These accomplished individuals offer advice and 'real talk', including professional accomplishments and...
EL Education Launches New Book
by Christina Mancuso - March 28, 2016
NEW YORK, March 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ As schools nationwide strive to equip their students to achieve the higher standards needed for success in college, career and life, EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning), has officially launched its new book Learning that Lasts, a practical guide that ...
by Christina Mancuso - March 28, 2016
NEW YORK, March 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ As schools nationwide strive to equip their students to achieve the higher standards needed for success in college, career and life, EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning), has officially launched its new book Learning that Lasts, a practical guide that ...
2016 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards Winners Announced
by Tyler Peterson - March 22, 2016
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2016 winners of the Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards-a series of annual grants which recognize American teachers by spotlighting their extraordinary impact on the lives of students. Fourteen teachers were se...
by Tyler Peterson - March 22, 2016
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2016 winners of the Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards-a series of annual grants which recognize American teachers by spotlighting their extraordinary impact on the lives of students. Fourteen teachers were se...
Tom Schimmer Launches GRADING FROM THE INSIDE OUT
by Christina Mancuso - March 11, 2016
BLOOMINGTON, IN - Solution Tree, a premier educational publisher and professional development provider, has announced the release of Grading From the Inside Out: Bringing Accuracy to Student Assessment Through a Standards-Based Mindset. This new book by Tom Schimmer provides educators with active st...
by Christina Mancuso - March 11, 2016
BLOOMINGTON, IN - Solution Tree, a premier educational publisher and professional development provider, has announced the release of Grading From the Inside Out: Bringing Accuracy to Student Assessment Through a Standards-Based Mindset. This new book by Tom Schimmer provides educators with active st...
Mathseeds Releases New Classroom Math Resources for Grades K–2
by Christina Mancuso - March 10, 2016
The educational publishers behind Mathseeds, the popular online math program for students in grades K-2, are now offering a range of classroom math resources for teachers, as well as a four-week trial of the program....
by Christina Mancuso - March 10, 2016
The educational publishers behind Mathseeds, the popular online math program for students in grades K-2, are now offering a range of classroom math resources for teachers, as well as a four-week trial of the program....
VIDEO: Wolf Trap's Early Learning Through the Arts Program Enhances Math Skills
by Michael Dale - February 23, 2016
Teachers in Virginia are working together with artists in a program that increases understanding of non-artistic subjects....
by Michael Dale - February 23, 2016
Teachers in Virginia are working together with artists in a program that increases understanding of non-artistic subjects....
Patty Nelson Releases HOP ON
by Christina Mancuso - February 18, 2016
Based on 30 years of teaching, including 18 years experience as a kindergarten teacher, 'Hop On: As the Journey Begins' by Patty Nelson includes illustrated ideas and projects to teach kindergartners how to love learning and build their self confidence....
by Christina Mancuso - February 18, 2016
Based on 30 years of teaching, including 18 years experience as a kindergarten teacher, 'Hop On: As the Journey Begins' by Patty Nelson includes illustrated ideas and projects to teach kindergartners how to love learning and build their self confidence....
Dr. Dylan Wiliam Publishes Leadership Book
by Christina Mancuso - February 08, 2016
Learning Sciences International has released Leadership for Teacher Learning, by formative assessment expert Dr. Dylan Wiliam, author of the company's current bestseller, Embedding Formative Assessment, and a wide array of other resources and instructional guides....
by Christina Mancuso - February 08, 2016
Learning Sciences International has released Leadership for Teacher Learning, by formative assessment expert Dr. Dylan Wiliam, author of the company's current bestseller, Embedding Formative Assessment, and a wide array of other resources and instructional guides....
Trenton Goble Launches New Education Book
by Christina Mancuso - January 21, 2016
Veteran educator Trenton Goble today announced the release of his book Reclaiming the Classroom: How America's Teachers Lost Control of Education and How They Can Get It Back....
by Christina Mancuso - January 21, 2016
Veteran educator Trenton Goble today announced the release of his book Reclaiming the Classroom: How America's Teachers Lost Control of Education and How They Can Get It Back....
TOOLS FOR CONQUERING THE COMMON CORE Wins a 2016 Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award
by Christina Mancuso - January 21, 2016
Tools for Conquering the Common Core, by Dr. Harvey Silver and Dr. Abigail L. Boutz, wins Learning Magazine's prestigious Teachers' Choice Award for 2016. These awards recognize outstanding products for today's teachers. Winners are selected after being reviewed by a panel of practicing educators wh...
by Christina Mancuso - January 21, 2016
Tools for Conquering the Common Core, by Dr. Harvey Silver and Dr. Abigail L. Boutz, wins Learning Magazine's prestigious Teachers' Choice Award for 2016. These awards recognize outstanding products for today's teachers. Winners are selected after being reviewed by a panel of practicing educators wh...
Sydney Symphony Orchestra to Provide Music Training for Primary School Teachers
by Tyler Peterson - January 11, 2016
Fifty-five primary school teachers from all across New South Wales have been selected to spend five days training with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in its highly acclaimed TunED-Up program, held 18 to 22 January....
by Tyler Peterson - January 11, 2016
Fifty-five primary school teachers from all across New South Wales have been selected to spend five days training with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in its highly acclaimed TunED-Up program, held 18 to 22 January....
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