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Hello Teachers! www.GetAheadLearning.net I am experimenting making videos.  Here's a short one and a half minute long video highlighting The Difference of the Square vs. The Square of the Difference. Do you have any beginner's tips to share? Let me know. Comment or email me! Take Care, Fellow Teachers. ~Dan~ Contact me at getaheadlearning.info@gmail.com Looking for Physics tutoring and/or online instruction? CLICK HERE Are you a teacher looking for some useful physics resources? CLICK HERE Check out my YouTube Channel! CLICK HERE Join me on Facebook! CLICK HERE

  www.GetAheadLearning.net Hello Teachers!! "I Give Up!"      Oh boy...I have heard those words uttered more than I would like to admit. Whether it is in the classroom or on the athletic fields, in the band room or at chess club, I never want to hear a student say, "I give up!". Could it be coming from a place that may be in need of help? Perhaps, and we teachers have the tools to turn that I-give-up into an I-can-do-it!      Far too often is the case in which a student feels at their wit's end. There is most likely a reason (or more than one reason) as to why they are having this feeling of despair. I would like to dive into some of the more common reasons why a student may want to give up. From my personal experience, I will provide some insight on handling and navigating through these emotions with your students. Please, add to the conversation with your anecdotes and experiences too via comments or email me at getaheadlearning.info@gmail.com Join me.

www.GetAheadLearning.net Hello Teachers!     Let me be clear.  I LOVE my job teaching science at a public high school.  Why?   Each year has it own unique feel.   Each day is different from the last.  The camaraderie amongst collogues, the autonomy allowed within your own classroom, the....SCHEDULE!  Witnessing the development and evolution of students as they grow into fine young adults.  The list goes on and on.       From time to time  I and others will discuss the joys of teaching.  I can't have a Get Ahead Learning Talks About...  blog and exclude the good stuff!  However, the love of the game and the bright side of it all is not why I am pursuing this blogging adventure.  At least, it's not my immediate inspiration.  Rather, I wanted a creative , honest , and quite frankly, a  therapeutic outlet to discuss many of the other this-n-that's of the teaching profession.  From what challenges a first year teacher may have as well as the challenges a much experienced teach