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Who teaches the teachers, and what does cheap knowledge cost?

Who Teaches the Teachers? The Hidden Marketplace of Classroom Knowledge

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Behind every great lesson is a quiet economy of shared resources, conferences, and educators who decide to stop being only consumers and start being contributors. What is the real cost of cheap, low-quality teaching materials?


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  • Teacher Pay Teacher: low priced, low sophistication teacher resources
  • NSTA - National Science Teachers Association

Attend their conference and be a presenter

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Make something useful, like a clear how-to or a study trick, and give it to someone who needs it. Notice how it feels to be a contributor, not just a user.

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