By now, we all know the routine. Thanksgiving is followed by Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and lastly, Giving Tuesday. Now that we've all survived the Thanksgiving feast and holiday shopping that follows, we're in the throes…
Posts By Melanie Olmstead
Quick, pause for a second, think about what you are truly thankful for. Family likely tops the list. Perhaps next is good health, or dear friends. Whatever it is that brings joy to your life, use this time to…
In this new world of gig economies, wouldn't it be nice to have a career you were truly thankful for? Instead of gassing up your car in between deliveries while you streamline someone else's life, it's time to go…
Did you know approximately 200,000 men and women retire annually from their U.S. military careers and return to their local communities for life as civilians? It's true! Now, imagine if even just a small percentage of those Veterans decided…
Getting Started in North Dakota When Janae and her family moved to Williston, North Dakota, they didn't have a huge support system in place. They were new in town and didn't have other family near. Janae knew she wanted…
Ohio's Department of Education recognizes the value that career professionals can bring to the teaching profession. Therefore, the state has made it easier to transition to a career in the classroom. Read on to learn how—and why—you should teach…
West Virginia is continuing its efforts to streamline the teacher certification process. The state is working to make it easier to pursue teaching in order to alleviate the teacher shortage. Beginning in March when WV Governor Jim Justice (R)…
Patriot Day September 11th 2021, we commemorate Patriot Day. This year, Patriot Day marks the 20th anniversary of the horrific September 11, 2001 attacks. American Board takes this day to honor the First Responders, Members of our Armed Forces, their families, and the…
School is back in session! Thankfully, most students across the country are back in the classroom. They are showing up to class positive and ready to learn. As we admire their resilience, we encourage them that they can do…
Teacher Certification Made Easy The worsening teacher shortage has been discussed ad nauseam, and with good reason. Namely, when schools don't have access to the number of fully-trained teachers needed, students suffer. Thankfully, many states have taken or are…
