The mission of Teaching Today is to give teachers practical strategies and materials that encourage and inspire excellence and innovation in teaching. Teachers will be able to read online or download easy-to-use teaching tips, techniques and tools that help them develop a set of "Best Practices" for the classroom. Topics covered in Teaching Today are classroom management, career development, high stakes testing, instruction and planning, parental involvement, reading in the content areas, using technology in the classroom, and portfolio development. Each week, readers are treated to a whole new set of teaching tips designed to help teachers improve their craft. Additionally, free black line masters help teachers implement the tips published on the Web site. Also offered are a variety of educational web links including grants, lesson plans, and professional development organizations, feature articles regarding educational issues, and teacher's forum for teachers to share teaching ideas. Teaching Today provides educational resources for teachers looking for everyday solutions to the challenges of the classroom.