Although this article deals with child abuse from a pediatrician's perspective, I feel that it has relevance for teachers. As a teacher, there are times when one might have to understand what marks are the result of child development and behavior versus those that are teh result of child abuse.

I found this to be an interesting article from a parent's perspective on the need for honesty and candor in school conversations. Downey makes a good point in acknowledging that teachers feel the need to protect themselves. However, some of this language does not create a positive atmosphere and makes collaboration difficult at times.

The National Parks Service's Teaching with Historica Places uses places listed on the National Register of Historic Places to enhance traditional teaching of history, social studies, geography, etc. There are over 135 classroom lesson plans. I find this to be very interesting because I would like to incorporate more examples of material culture in the classroom. I think lessons like this provide a valuable lens through which to study historic moments.

This is an interesting article about the current market for teaching jobs in New York City.