October 2006

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Scholastic the World’s #1 children’s publisher and the most trusted name in education is dedicated to providing teachers the tools they need to help students develop a love of learning. The first of its kind, the International Schools Newsletter will keep you up to date on the most recent educational trends and tools, offering downloadable lesson plans, activities, and featuring International Educators and Events, as a forum to celebrate the wonderful community of international schools.




Scholastic holds over 170,000 book fairs in 28 countries, bringing the joy and excitement of reading to children in schools around the world. As Book Fairs Field Service Manager for the U.S. Central West Region, Deborah Roberts Kaiser has visited countless book fairs throughout California.

Click here to read her account of what it's like to visit a book fair more than 7,000 miles away.




Taking Science to School: Learning and Teaching Science in Grades K-8 is a book-long study from three education organizations that looks at “what we know about teaching and learning science from kindergarten through eighth grade. By looking at a broad range of questions, this book provides a basic foundation for guiding science teaching and supporting students in their learning.” To learn more about best practices for teaching science in grades K-8 click the link above to access the full text for free, no registration required.




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The European Council of International Schools has over forty-years of service to international schools, both primary and secondary, around the globe and is dedicated to providing and facilitating opportunities for professional development.

ECIS November 2006 15-19
Nice, France

ECIS April 2007 12-15
Dubrovnik, Croatia


The Magic School Bus®, the bestselling science series with more then 58 million copies sold, celebrates 20 years with free downloadable lesson plans, classroom activities and an interactive online tour with games, quizzes, and a make your own scrapbook featuring great science lessons on Animals, Space, the Human Body and more. To access the full article, hear from the authors and editors, and take advantage of the great activities click here.