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WHAT'S NEW?
March 24 '09
The Cornerstone for Teachers is now on Facebook! Become a fan!
February 8 '09
Home page has been updated. And... Resistance was futile. The Cornerstone can now be found on Twitter.
October 21 '08
The blog is gaining new subscribers daily--check it out!
August 23 '08
The new blog has been launched! Also, more teacher resources continue to be added on a weekly basis--sign up for the Yahoo Group to be emailed about site updates.
August 1 '08
A timeline for site updates has been added to the Free Resources page. Also, additional book ordering options are available on the Book page, including eBook and Amazon Kindle versions.
July 26 '08
The Cornerstone site has officially been launched! Don't worry, your favorite resources from mspowell.com will still be available over the next few weeks while I finish adding them here. Soon you'll find updated versions with tons of new ideas! |
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WHAT IS THE CORNERSTONE?
Welcome! My name is Angela Powell, and I'm the creator of The Cornerstone, a collection of interrelated print and online resources that were created to make your teaching life more effective, efficient, and enjoyable. I'm currently a third grade teacher and freelance writer in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This fall I began my 10th year teaching, having completed the first five years in Washington, D.C. I started this website in 2003 (under the title Ms. Powell's Management Ideas for Teachers at mspowell.com) as a place to share tools for overcoming the discipline issues, disorganization, and paperwork overload that drive so many teachers from the classroom each year. In July 2008, I published The Cornerstone book (which will be re-released in May 2009 under my own publishing house, Due Season Press). So take a look around the site and explore each of the Cornerstone resources. You'll learn how to construct a self-running classroom that frees you to teach! |
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8 WAYS TO USE THE CORNERSTONE RESOURCES |
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Join the listserve/message boards! Participate in forum discussions about classroom topics that are relevant to you, post questions to over 400 other group members, download free files, find out about site updates, and more! To join The Cornerstone yGroup, all you have to provide is your email address. |
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Check out the NEW blog! This is the place to read my latest reflections on classroom life, discover fabulous new resources, and stay updated on education news. You'll also find lots of humorous anecdotes, snarky commentary, and the infamous LOLcats go to skool feature. Join the hundreds of others who subscribe to The Cornerstone Blog through an RSS feed or have new posts emailed directly to you.
Explore thousands of free classroom resources! If you're looking for organizational ideas, behavior management strategies, time saving tips, and lesson resources, you've come to the right place! You'll find photos, links, printables, and more right here on The Cornerstone website. | |
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Read the book! The Cornerstone book is a 500 page resource guide to help you construct a self-running classroom that frees you to teach. If you like the website, you'll LOVE the book, which explores classroom management techniques more fully. Get access to hundreds more tips and tricks in this amazing manual! Free excerpts and downloads are also available.
Find spiritual encouragment! Teaching can be stressful and exhausting. Whenever you're having trouble staying focused on the big picture and your life's purpose, stop by The Cornerstone Devotions for Teachers for a moment of reflection and rejuvination.
Follow on Twitter! The tweet updates include educational links and resource sharing which are typically buried between random thoughts about teaching and witty off-topic banter. Click here to view The Cornerstone Twitter feed (AngelaPowell).
Stay updated on Facebook! Add yourself to The Cornerstone For Teachers Facebook fan page! This is the most informal of The Cornerstone resources, and is an easy way to stay connected with Angela and other educators who use The Cornerstone resources.
Support The Cornerstone by shopping at Amazon! A portion of the sale will automatically benefit the site, at no cost to you! There are lots of recommended products throughout the site, but ALL purchases help provide free teacher resources here, as long as you initially connect to Amazon by clicking ANY of the Amazon links on The Cornerstone. THANK YOU for your support!!
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