Dr. Stephen Jones

.The Art of Becoming a Successful Teacher

Everyday new teachers are faced with the challenge of adjusting to a new career. It seems that every school has its own structure and availability of teaching resources may be limited. In these challenging times teachers are reinvesting some of their own pay into their classroom. Making the right choices and [...] Read article.

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The 7 Habits of Successful Teachers

Being on the right pathway to an effective teaching career requires a personal commitment to mastering excellent teaching habits.  Effective teachers practice seven habits to connect with students and to help them  thrive.  These habits, like committing to knowing every student’s learning style, can demonstrate that  teachers value students’ participation in [...]  Read article.

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Closing the Achievement Gap

In many cities and rural areas across America students are three to four years behind their grade level in all subjects.  It is a gap that has persisted more than 40 years since the War on Poverty.  The thought was that socio-economic conditions of students caused to the achievement gap to [...]  Read article.

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We Teach America

Every year thousands of new teachers launch their careers in urban and rural public schools. Frequently they are hired to fill in positions for teachers who are retiring or leaving to work in another school district.  The new teacher is challenged to teach in their assigned school to [...]  Read article.

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Obama’s Race to the Top Fund

The transformation of education in America will require a commitment at all levels of government.  This year on February 17, 2009 President Barack Obama signed the “American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARA).  This legislation is designed to stimulate the economy, support job creation and invest in critical sectors.  Making an [...]  Read article.

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Incorporating Cultural Diversity in the Classroom