As you prepare to interview for your first full-time teaching position, you’re likely to experience a rush of emotions. Excitement, anxiety, a desire to prove yourself—most teachers consider the role as more than just a job, it’s a calling.…
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When the holiday season has ended but spring is nowhere in sight, the short winter days can seem incredibly long. And classrooms are not immune to the winter blues. These energy-boosting exercises could be exactly what you and your…
Preparing for your American Board exams may seem overwhelming, especially if you’ve been out of school for years. But remember, the program's design ensures you’ve got all of the study materials you need to be successful. You’ll need to pass…
As winter break approaches, your students are buzzing with excitement—and let’s be honest, you might be too. Instead of fighting the holiday energy, channel it into meaningful, creative learning. Below are updated ideas your students will love, along with…
Protect your professionalism—and your students—in a digital world with these social media rules. Nearly every adult in the U.S. uses at least one social media platform, and teachers are no exception. But because educators hold a position of public…
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The History of Education in the U.S.: How schooling evolved from colonial classrooms to today’s public education system Education in the United States has changed dramatically over the past four centuries. From the earliest colonial settlements to today’s nationwide…
