thebookjam: BookJam blog: "How can I better support you?" (and other phrases rarely uttered by administrators.): "How can I be... http://bit.ly/aQouPh

"How can I better support you?" When is the last time an admin walked into your room and actually uttered those words with nothing more than their "listening ears" on?
I mean really, how dysfunctional are our teacher/admin relationships these days?
I don't even…

thebookjam: BookJam forum: We all make mistakes...: We all make mistakes... but having them caught on tape for lifelong embarr... http://bit.ly/d1H1J6

We all make mistakes... but having them caught on tape for lifelong embarrassment is something entirely different!

Secretary Duncan commended California for being the first state to submit an application under the Education Jobs Fund.

thebookjam: BIG announcement from @alansitomer! http://bit.ly/bzDeFh

thebookjam: Fall webinar schedule posted! We'll be adding more as we go along. http://bit.ly/dwWN0h

thebookjam: BookJam blog: The teacher as "professional diagnostician".: Why do I choose the books I choose for my class? Me, I... http://bit.ly/bM8WlX

Why do I choose the books I choose for my class? Me, I always spent a lot of time thinking about the choices of text for my students because, well, for one... I could.
Unfortunately, teachers today are seeing more and more and more micro-management of their curriculums/books/texts by people…

thebookjam: Find out how your class can talk to an author in our "Motivate! Author Interview Series". http://bit.ly/asdrGf

thebookjam: Do your students have some questions for their favorite authors? Check out our "Motivate! Author Interview Series". http://bit.ly/asdrGf

thebookjam: BookJam blog: I am leaving Lynwood High School.: As you know, being a high school English teacher at Lynwood has b... http://bit.ly/cnu4J5

As you know, being a high school English teacher at Lynwood has been my life for years and years and years now. And truly, I love it.

Which is why I am taking a leave of absence from my classroom. Simply put, the demands of my professional life have outstripped the ability for me to meet all of th…

Secretary Duncan and other Obama administration officials announced a $1.8 billion agreement to help renovate and rebuild schools in New Orleans.

thebookjam: Did you get your @eschoolnews Today newsletter? The BookJam digital book report contest is featured! http://bit.ly/bSPMaG

thebookjam: BookJam blog: The epoxy of our profession.: When I think about one of the most important ingredients a profession... http://bit.ly/cxlFMe

When I think about one of the most important ingredients a professional must bring to the table, I inevitably come back to passion.
To caring.
To giving a damn.
For me it is the epoxy that holds work wh …

Secretary Duncan is taking a bus tour to visit schools, honor and listen to teachers, meet with parents and students, and highlight success. See video, photos, and stories in the blog.

Secretary Duncan discussed his Back to School Tour and the Obama Administration's education agenda, and he thanked America's teachers -- "our unsung heroes" -- in Little Rock, AR.

thebookjam: Want a chance at $20,000 in prizes? Enter the @thebookjam Digital Book Report! http://bit.ly/bB757v