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OCTOBER 12, 2009

Newsletter Issue #295 - 2009 - Now over 150,000 Subscribers Worldwide

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Quote of the Week: The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself. ~Edward Bulwer-Lyttons

1. Announcement: Walden University

Are you ready to give something back to your community by becoming a teacher? Walden University offers accelerated, online teacher preparation programs with an optional Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree. The demand for highly trained and prepared teachers has never been greater. Now is the time to answer this call to service. For more information visit here.

2. Lessons, Units and Other Complimentary Items

-Sites for Teachers: 1000+ Teacher Resources [See Details]
-TeacherFunZone: Halloween Craft | Which Witch? [See Details]
-Lesson Plans: Reb Ribbon Week Lessons [See Details]
-Certificates & Awards: "Well Done!" Certificates [See Details]
-Teaching Units: Rainforest Week Resources [See Details]
-Worksheets: Printables for the Month of October [See Details]
-Tool of the Week: "The Letter Generator" Interactive [See Details]
-Monthly Themes: 330 A-Z Theme Unit Pages [See Details]
-ESL Feature: "Mediterranean Diets Keep You Happier" [See Details]
-TeacherFreebies: Complimentary Reading DVD [Here]
-Assessment Rubrics: Elementary Music Rubric [Details]

Online M.A.T.L. in 14 Months!

Nova Southeastern University’s Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) online program allows you to earn your degree in just 14 months and is a great way to increase your salary potential without compromising your busy schedule. Plus, you can choose from four specializations - Elementary Reading, Elementary Mathematics, K-12 Curriculum and Instruction, and K–12 Technology Integration. For more information, visit here.

3. Humor & Inspiration:

- Crazy Cartoon: "Think my Spelling is Bad?..." [See Cartoon]
- Joke of the Week: "The Science Lecture" [See Joke]

4. Grants and Online Degrees for Teachers:

- Teachers Degrees: Online Masters in Education [Visit Here]
- Grants For Teachers: This week's Featured Grants Ideas:

- Abbott Laboratories $26M Educational Grants [See Details]
- Ann M. Martin Foundation Grants for Elementary Ed [See Details]
- Ben & Jerry's Grants for Schools [See Details]
- Article: You Can't Just Write One Grant [Full article]

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