Funding Projects and Freecycle

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1. Donors Fund Projects

From Debbie Johnson:

"I highly recommend donorschoose.org to fund costly projects. They have a very easy application process and the site is very effective. I have already had two projects funded. I know of several other teachers in my district that have had projects funded as well. Check it out!"
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2. Saving on Classroom Materials

Marta M Pierce, a K-12 educational sign language interpreter in Mobile, Alabama:

"Educators in my city have a group on The Freecycle Network. [As of today, Freecycle has 4,343 groups with 4,969,000 members who all give (and get!) free stuff in their home towns.] Members offer and request items with no money exchanged. I have noticed several times teachers have asked for or offered supplies, so perhaps others could sign on in their own communities and do the same. Browse the site to find a group in your area. Experienced teachers who get rid of items could be a great help to new teachers with only basic resources."
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3. Question of the Week: Individualized Instruction

From the Works4Me Worker Bees:

"Differentiated instruction is more than dividing students into groups. What do you do to make your lessons fit your students?"
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4. Heard on the Message Board: Test Kits

"Test Time is upon us, and I want to make a Test Taking Survival Kit for each of my 3rd grade students. I want to give them small items that have cute sayings to go with them (e.g. Smarties Candies to remind you how smart you are). I have a couple of ideas but would appreciate more."
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