October/November 2011
Only selected articles from Go Teach are available for free online. To receive Go Teach, join FEA today.
In the print issue:
Cover Story
p. 16
Being a Teacher is More Than Just a Job
Teaching is more than creating engaging lessons. How can you fine-tune your professional image?
Features
p. 20
Put Your Best Foot Forward with Facebook
Learn nine ways to polish your Facebook persona.
p. 25
Your Voice: What FEA Students Say About Education
FEA students weigh in on three top issues: making U.S. schools better, improving teacher quality, and evaluating teachers.
p. 27
Making the Most of Your Senior Year
You’re finally a senior, but that doesn’t mean you can coast through the year. These tips will help you stay engaged and avoid burnout.
edU
p. 8
The Path
Take these steps today to stay on track for college.
p. 9
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An experienced admission counselor shares insider info on why colleges turn down qualified students and how to stand out during the admissions process.
p. 10
Life 101: Seize the Day!
FEA college student Shannon Fosler shares what she’s learned from a study abroad trip to England and other opportunities she’s taken advantage of in college.
In the classroom
p. 12
Pop Quiz: What Does it Mean to be a Professional?
How should you act when you’re the teacher? Take this quiz to find out.
p. 14
Focus: Teaching Science
Would you like to spend all day in science class? Maybe teaching science is the right fit for you.
p. 15
Teacher Tom and the Great Brains
Tom Hobson uses a play-based curriculum to help his preschool students explore the world.
p. 22
Innov8: High Tech High
At High Tech High, the glass walls are a visual representation showing the permeable line between the school and the community. Find out what this school does differently.
GO regulars
p. 4
Answers
National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer answers your questions.
p. 6
Who Inspired You?
FEA National Student President Leilani Bell tells how a teacher inspired her and asks for your stories.
p. 7
linkED
Take an online survey to tell us what you think of Go Teach, find other online resources, and see how Sasha deals with a potential dropout student in this episode of EDventures.
p. 11
FEAtured: Raven Hall
This FEA student created “Ready … Set … Read” to help mentally challenged students embrace reading and boost their skills.
p. 30
FEA News
Don’t miss the early bird registration rate for the FEA conference! Plus, buy conference gear, get scholarship applications, and learn about two chapter competitions.
p. 32
My FEA Moment
Abbie Wilson helped a student learn and discovered her career path at the same time.
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