Good Teaching: Middle School Teacher of the Year

May 25, 2012 

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One “Teacher of the Year” Explains Success

Teachers have long debated the best way to get students to absorb lessons. Whether it’s learning ABCs or trigonometry, there is no definitive answer on the best way to engage students. The Southern Education Desk’s John Hughes asked a well-regarded Louisiana educator to talk about what works for him.

~ John Hughes May 25, 2012

 

 

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