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…
Now a high school chemistry teacher in Mississippi, Jordyn K. represents what makes American Board teachers so impactful: strong community ties, real-world motivation, and a deep commitment to student success. A lifelong influence leads to the classroom For Jordyn,…
There are people in every community who would make great teachers. They’ve built careers, supported families, and stayed connected to their communities. Serving as coaches, librarians, mentors, they know the students in their community. They care about students. They…
UPDATED: Friday, May 8 Become a Teacher in 2026 — Save $450 This Week $450 off (now $1,450 total) Payment plans available (first time ever) First 50 receive a $20 Amazon gift card (All have been claimed) 5 enrollments…
American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence is now authorized to certify teachers in Alaska, with a focused initiative supporting military veterans in the Anchorage School District. Through the Green to Teach initiative, transitioning service members can move directly…
