Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers are teaching in even more innovative ways. Many are employing online resources not previously used in their classes. American Board teacher graduates are providing insight about their new teaching methods through our Youtube page.…
Whether you're a veteran teacher or new to the field, the resources below will help you maximize your teaching abilities. Online professional development courses will allow you to pick up another endorsement or fine-tune your existing skills. Online professional…
March 14th (3/14) is Pi Day, giving us all an opportunity to celebrate the wonder of math in our everyday lives. Maybe you’ll celebrate in your own way with a slice of pizza or pie, but at American Board we…
Sunday, March 8th marks International Women’s Day, a day to recognize and commemorate the accomplishments of women. The move to celebrate International Women’s Day began in 1908 when a group of 15,000 women marched the streets of New York City,…
What started as a birthday tribute to the popular children’s author Dr. Seuss, has blossomed into a week-long celebration of reading. Read Across America Week, beginning March 2nd, is the perfect chance for teachers to explore reading-related activities in…
We are entering the last week of Black History Month and by now you’ve surely covered concepts like the Civil Rights Movement in your class. Figures like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. can be incorporated in an…
What better day than February 14th to celebrate the amazing work of American Board graduates and the love of teaching they bring to their classrooms, schools, and local communities. Whether knowing from an early age that they wanted to…
Although the core goals remain constant, leading a classroom today is not the same as it was 20 years ago. A big factor leading the change is technology. American Board’s study materials note, when used correctly, technology 'allows teachers to personalize…
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.…
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…
