We've pulled together a variety of information to help you advance in your teaching career and to help you bring the latest and best resources to your students. The links on the right will take you to an ever-growing network of colleagues, experts and research-based materials. We hope you will come to rely on Tools for Teachers as the source for tools and support to help your workday be even more successful.
What's New
- AFT, Save the Children Sponsor Valentine's Card Contest
The AFT, joining with Save the Children's efforts to actively engage students in the fight to end child poverty, developed classroom activities and resources for preK-12th-grade teachers that echo Save the Children's core values and support its Valentine's Day card contest. - Calling All Social Studies Teachers: Become a Civic Voices Fellow
Join a worldwide effort to preserve the past and inspire future generations through Civic Voices, a project of the AFT Educational Foundation. Apply by Dec. 4, 2009 to take part in Civil Rights Seminars in Birmingham or Boston OR to take part in international exchange programs to explore important social movements in one of seven partner countries (Poland, Northern Ireland, Philippines, South Africa, Mongolia, Georgia, and Columbia). - Drexel University Online
Learn more about the AFT Member Benefit with Drexel Online and register to receive your complimentary Drexel Online totebag! - November is National American Indian Heritage Month
We have pulled together a variety of resources to facilitate learning about Native American history, culture, and achievements. - H1N1 Virus
Visit this site for the latest information on the H1N1 virus to protect yourself and the students and children you serve.
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"Guidance counselors, librarians and school psychologists are valuable members of the education team. What contributions do they make at your school?"
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