With the school year winding down in areas operating under the traditional calendar, it’s critical that we take full advantage of the time we have left with our students.  As professional educators, we are not simply people who teach content standards to help children score well on standardized tests; we are passionate individuals who work hard to promote valuable character traits, social skills, and attitudes. All year we have emphasized these priorities, and the end of the year is our last opportunity to convey powerful messages, review what we have learned together, and achieve a sense of positive closure.  Rather than count down the days until summer vacation, we savor each of our remaining days and strive to maximize their value.

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My school will be hosting its annual Open House soon, and I thought I would share some ideas this week about this important annual event.

I have mixed feelings about Open House.  On one hand, I believe it can be a valuable opportunity for teachers and students to display with pride the work they’ve done during the preceding months.  On the other hand, Open House often becomes a big show, a form of end-of-the-line inspection where visitors walk through your room to evaluate you and your students.

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The Teaching Tips will focus on the topic of The Quality Certification Project for the next three weeks.

Week 1: Introducing the Quality Certification Project
Week 2: Specific Portfolio Requirements
Week 3: The Benefits of the Quality Certification Project

The Benefits of the Quality Certification Project

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The Teaching Tips will focus on the topic of The Quality Certification Project for the next three weeks.

Week 1: Introducing the Quality Certification Project
Week 2: Specific Portfolio Requirements
Week 3: The Benefits of the Quality Certification Project

Specific Portfolio Requirements

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The Teaching Tips will focus on the topic of The Quality Certification Project for the next three weeks.

Week 1: Introducing The Quality Certification Project
Week 2: Specific Portfolio Requirements
Week 3: The Benefits of The Quality Certification Project

Introducing The Quality Certification Project

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