http://k6educators.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Elementary Education GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-06-24T03:00:53Z Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:00:53 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/07/01/social-promotion-or-the-gift-of-time.htm Holding students back, flunking, repeating a grade... we all know the terms. But does holding a student back do more harm than good? Or is the practice of... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/07/01/social-promotion-or-the-gift-of-time.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:43:05 +0000 2008-07-01T03:43:05Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/06/24/the-most-common-interview-questions-for-teachers.htm Are you interviewing for a teaching job this summer? If so, I highly recommend that you prepare to be asked these common interview questions before the big day. I compiled... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/06/24/the-most-common-interview-questions-for-teachers.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:00:53 +0000 2008-06-24T03:00:53Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/06/16/david-brooks-asks-is-obama-really-a-reformer-of-education.htm New York Times columnist David Brooks is trying to figure out whether presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is truly a reformer? Or is he a status quo guy? In... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/06/16/david-brooks-asks-is-obama-really-a-reformer-of-education.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:02:03 +0000 2008-06-16T03:02:03Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/06/16/the-8-steps-of-a-well-written-lesson-plan.htm New teachers will often be required to write out their lessons in the proper lesson plan format. Can you name the 8 steps of a lesson plan? If not,... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/06/16/the-8-steps-of-a-well-written-lesson-plan.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:55:39 +0000 2008-06-16T02:55:39Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/06/10/how-to-clear-clutter-from-your-classroom.htm Summer is the perfect opportunity to clear out your classroom and here are some helpful tips to help you do it as quickly and efficiently as possible. When going through your... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/06/10/how-to-clear-clutter-from-your-classroom.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:54:33 +0000 2008-06-10T01:54:33Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/06/04/what-are-you-reading-this-summer.htm What books are on your nightstand (or in your beach bag) this summer? If you're recovering from a rough year, I recommend Not Quite Burned Out, but Crispy Around the Edges:... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/06/04/what-are-you-reading-this-summer.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:14:43 +0000 2008-06-04T17:14:43Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/06/04/how-to-be-an-effective-tutor.htm Have you considered tutoring this summer? Here's how to Create a Successful Tutoring Environment for your students. My best tip is to set goals and stay organized, just like you... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/06/04/how-to-be-an-effective-tutor.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:02:47 +0000 2008-06-04T17:02:47Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/05/30/should-you-tutor-this-summer.htm Tutoring is the perfect summer job for teachers because you can start working with students instantly... with little to no start-up costs. Just post a few flyers around your... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/05/30/should-you-tutor-this-summer.htm Fri, 30 May 2008 03:20:26 +0000 2008-05-30T03:20:26Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/05/27/your-job-hunt-headquarters.htm Pounding the pavement this summer as you search for a teaching job? If so, stop by the Job Hunt Headquarters for guidance and advice that really works. What is your... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/05/27/your-job-hunt-headquarters.htm Tue, 27 May 2008 02:02:46 +0000 2008-05-27T02:02:46Z http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/05/20/new-study-boys-have-not-paid-the-price-for-girls-educational-gains.htm A new study shows that gains in gender equity in education has not helped girls at the expense of boys. In fact, the greatest discrepancies can be found among varying races,... http://k6educators.about.com/b/2008/05/20/new-study-boys-have-not-paid-the-price-for-girls-educational-gains.htm Tue, 20 May 2008 02:43:56 +0000 2008-05-20T02:43:56Z