IEPs? 504 Plans? What do they mean? Anyone that is not familiar with the American public school system may not know about 504 Plans and IEPs. But for teachers, it is important to know what they are and how…
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Often, teachers will use their own money to decorate and provide supplies for their classrooms. And teachers surely don’t have millions of dollars to buy supplies. That’s why we’ve scoured the internet to find the most affordable quality school…
If you’ve been paying attention to the news over the last week, you probably know Congress has repealed the No Child Left Behind Act and replaced it with a new piece of legislation. No Child Left Behind has been…
Alternative teacher certification in the United States has existed for decades and is accepted by almost every state in the country. But there is still much confusion as to what alternative teacher certification actually is and the impact it…
Educators, especially those new to teaching, are incredibly resourceful at finding information and advice from fellow teachers. By reading blogs, scouting Pinterest, finding mentors, and buying lesson plans from other teachers, an educator can gather useful information to prepare…
Technology in the classroom is nothing new. From overhead projectors to Smart Boards, teachers have always incorporated technology into their lesson plans. And since the invention of the iPhone (and subsequently the iPad and Android phone series), educators have…
With all that principals have to do in the complex and fast-paced environment of today’s PK – 12 schools, teacher/instructional observation can often get lost as another item on the “to do” list. This is especially true in many…
Teaching is not for the faint of heart; it’s tough. This is especially true if you are a PK -12 teacher in a public school system. The reason is that public schools generally have no control over what students…
Mass production and availability of computer technology since the year 1980 has forever changed the fabric of society throughout the world. As computer technology has become more and more pervasive, the cost of owning a personal computer has become…
As PK-12 education has evolved in the United States during the past 20 years, there has been an emphasis on creating career ladders for classroom educators. This is in response to two needs. First, as adult learners, expert or…