Jillian Discovers Her Path to Teaching Jillian’s experience as a working-mom-turned-teacher begins in her hometown, where she grows up, works, and eventually finds her calling. She says she worked “at a local gym part-time and as a paraprofessional in…
Veterans bring a unique and powerful set of skills to the teaching profession. They apply their service, leadership, and dedication to create vibrant, structured, and student-focused classrooms. Notably, more than 100,000 Veterans have transitioned to teaching over the past 30 years.…
Feeling stuck in a workplace rut or going-nowhere job? Constantly dreading your Mondays? That’s more than just frustration—it’s a real signal to consider a change. Hating your work week is a sign it's time to leave your dead-end job…
When Chase Glorfield began his career as a sportswriter, he never imagined he would one day become a dual subject Idaho teacher. Covering football, basketball, and Olympic sports for a local newspaper was exciting, but something was missing. “I…
Imagine giving yourself a holiday gift you can enjoy thought out the year. If your goal is to become a teacher, we'll show how you can earn your teacher certification before the holidays. It’s possible if you act now,…
Banned Books Week is an annual event observed in libraries, some schools, and bookstores across the United States. It may feel like we hear about banned books often now, but the event was established in 1982. Then, the American…
By the time autumn rolls around, school is well underway for the year. For adults wanting to shift into a teaching career, this gives the impression it's too late and they must wait for the next summer hiring season.…
Each year from September 15 to October 15, schools celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month across the United States. This month honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. For teachers,…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every industry, from healthcare to customer service. Sometimes, for the better. Other times, the transformation isn't so great. Naturally, one big question arises in education: Will AI replace teachers? The short answer is no—AI will…
Not the whole picture: when most people think of teaching, they picture lesson plans, classrooms, and students. But the influence of teachers doesn’t stop when the school bell rings. Teachers can build stronger communities, playing a critical role in…
