Teachers with a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) background are in demand in Florida, and Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) is focused on recruiting and retaining STEM-qualified teachers. “STEM is a major emphasis for our school district, we are focused on making sure our students are prepared for 21st century careers,” said Walt Griffin, […]
WASHINGTON, DC (July 3, 2013) A 10-year Navy veteran and U.S. Naval Academy alumnus with a degree in mechanical engineering, CLARK SARGE chose to serve his country again, but this time as a math teacher at Hughesville High School in Hughesville, PA. “I love being a teacher,” said Sarge. “Interacting with the students and watching […]
Shawn Arévalo McCollough suggested retention rates as an indicator for program effectiveness, as well as addressed the urgent need for teachers with a strong background in science, technology, engineering and math, in response to “Teacher Training’s Low Grade” in The Wall Street Journal (6/22/13). “As a former superintendent, I understand the challenge of recruiting and […]
The American Board’s recently launched Arizona Center for Teacher Preparation, and the $1k for 1K initiative which is providing partial scholarships to prepare professionals committed to community to become quality teachers was featured in the Phoenix Business Journal (6/28/13). Sheila Case, a marketing and business teacher at Buena High School in Sierra Vista, AZ, said, […]
(June 6, 2013) – Confirming the need for qualified individuals to start teaching in local classrooms, the Arizona State Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the American Board’s Arizona Center for Teacher Preparation as a route to teacher certification. Governor Jan Brewer congratulated the center “as it officially launches its program in Arizona so […]