Stepping into a classroom as a substitute teacher offers a front-row seat to the daily rewards of education. Many educators start here, using day-to-day classroom management to test their passion for teaching before committing to the profession. Yet, while…
Changing careers often comes with a persistent, nagging question: "Is it too late to pursue a new career?" Whether you are in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, stepping into a new field can feel daunting. However, when it comes to…
The Problem Walk into almost any middle or high school, and you will see a persistent challenge facing teachers: phone addiction and student disengagement. Managing digital distractions in the classroom has quickly become a defining issue in modern education.…
The rush of the back-to-school season brings high energy, but it can also trigger early exhaustion. According to data from the RAND Corporation, 55 percent of K-12 public school teachers report experiencing frequent job-related stress, far surpassing the 34 percent…
Every August and September, teachers face immense pressure to dive straight into curriculum plans. However, effective educators know that prioritizing classroom culture before content is the real secret to long-term academic success. Without strong behavioral routines and mutual trust, even the…
Did you miss the late-summer hiring rush? Do not lose hope. School districts hire qualified teachers throughout the entire academic year. This means it's still possible, if not easy, to get hired as a teacher. In fact, nearly half…
A Flexible, Proven Path to the Special Education Classroom Over the years, thousands of dedicated teachers have launched their special education careers with American Board. Now, classrooms across the country urgently need dedicated special education educators. That's why we…
Educational freedom—the idea that families should have real choices in how their children learn, and that educators should have flexible paths into the profession—has become one of the defining conversations in American education. A Brief History For much of…
How American Board Teachers Can Turn Certification Into a Master’s in Education For many aspiring teachers, earning certification is the goal. But for American Board teachers, certification can also become the foundation for something even bigger: a Master’s in…
We believe strong teachers often come directly from the communities they serve. Brent Clayson is one of those teachers. After receiving an American Board scholarship, Brent completed his certification and began teaching special education. Today, he helps students build…
