It is now easier than ever to transition to a career teaching social studies in Pennsylvania! The Pennsylvania Department of Education has approved American Board to begin certifying social studies teachers for grades 7-12. In Pennsylvania, American Board operates…
It's that time again. The time of year when we wonder whether we've gotten the year off to the right start or not. Some of us have already flubbed our New Year's resolutions. Others never even set one. But…
Melody J., a recent college graduate, leveraged her newly received psychology degree to earn her teacher certification and accept a full-time position as a paraprofessional. At College, Picking a Career Melody was earning her college degree in psychology when,…
Online teacher certification opportunity made a teacher's career leap possible. But it was a love of literature that inspired this teacher's decision to enter the classroom. American Board's Teacher Graduate Spotlight American Board graduate Pearl S. writes, "after twelve…
Like you, we wake up each November 1st with a candy hangover and a feeling of thankfulness. At American Board, we're feeling thankful for our teacher graduates. Online teacher certification is flexible, so it appeals to many types of…
If you follow education news at all, you likely know that the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores were released this week. The NAEP test scores are known as our 'Nation's report card' because the scores reflect how…
The teacher shortage has taken hold across the country and state leaders everywhere recognize the need for more great educators. Several states have made moves to assist people transitioning into the teaching field. One example is the use of…
Since you've stumbled upon this blog post, we assume you've considered becoming a teacher. Perhaps you have a knack for numbers and you want to teach math. Maybe you've heard about the teacher shortage and you want to help.…
Middle school science teacher Nick Haas had already enrolled in a cooperative education agency to pursue his Wisconsin teaching certificate when he heard about American Board’s online teacher certification program. His wife had encouraged him to leave his business…
Schools in South Carolina have an ongoing teacher shortage, meaning that not every classroom is led by a certified teacher. Yet, an abundance of local community members have the skills and knowledge needed to teach. American Board—a national nonprofit—is…
