We all know that education is not the same arena it was 20 years ago.  In the interest of preparing our students for jobs that don't exist, with resources we don't have, with funds that don't exist I put before you this page.  Listed are articles, websites, and other assorted goodies about teaching students in the 21st century and how we can support their needs.  Many people are recreating the wheel and it's a waste of time.  Lastly, to all the teachers that are trying something new: know you may not get the desired results the first time through.  You WILL eventually!  Keep up the hard work!  You are appreciated!

Writing Texts - (Because I never was taught how to teach writing)

After the End: Teaching and Learning Creative Revision by Barry Lane

Revisor's Toolbox by Barry Lane

6+1 Writing traits by Ruth Culham (Upper and Lower elem. are good)

Writing Essentials: Raising Expectations and Results while Simplifying Teaching by Regie Routman

Reading

Text forms and Features by Margret Mooney

Best Practices

Differentiation in Practice by Carol Ann Tomlinson

On Common Ground: The Power of Professional Learning Communities by Robert DuFour, Robert Eaker and Rebecca DuFour

Dealing with Difficult Teachers, Second Edition by Todd Whittaker

Who Moved my Cheese by Spencer Johnson

Gifted and Talented

Genius Denied: How to Stop Wasting Our Brightest Young Minds by Jan Davidson, Bob Davidson, and Laura Vanderkam

Hothouse Kids: The Dilemma of the Gifted Child by Alissa Quart

The Schoolwide Enrichment Model: A How to Guide for Educational Excellence by Sally M. Reis and  Joseph S. Rezulli