Drexel University School of Education is conducting a deep-dive into the validity and effectiveness of American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence’s alternative teacher certification program. The first study Drexel University conducted in 2016 was done to evaluate both…
Amidst the national teacher shortage, one nonprofit is honoring teachers with a social media campaign to share the important work educators do by shaping future generations. American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence launched the #WhyITeach campaign on August…
It can be difficult to know whether the career you picked is the right fit for you until you are actually doing it. Sometimes, the career that was right for you five or 10 years ago is no longer…
Years ago, Shelli Dampier earned her bachelor's degree in English and began using her writing and editing talent for a variety of different industries. "I graduated early from college and was kind of clueless about what I wanted to do,"…
Oklahoma's teacher shortage currently looks like this: more than 1,000 emergency teacher certifications have been issued in Oklahoma during the 2016-17 school year with an estimated 50,000 students being taught by an emergency certified teacher. Amidst the severe circumstances, some…
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed an education bill into law on May 2, Teacher Appreciation Day, which he requested from legislators earlier this year. The law allows for alternative paths to teacher certification amidst Arizona’s dire teacher shortage. Under…
Tax return season is upon us with the average tax refund for residents of each state totaling at least $2,254, according to Business Insider. That amount more than covers the cost of choosing to become a certified educator through American…
Dr. Grant Tedaldi has been teaching in public schools for over 10 years. Below, he explains why alternative teacher certification is a necessary and impactful method to certification, especially in the state of Florida. 2017 is here, and I…
The American Board can help you earn your teacher certification without returning to college for a Master’s or secondary Bachelor’s degree. While our program is much less expensive than a second degree, picking up a certification can be an…
Natasha Akery always felt there was something important she was meant to do with her career. After exploring multiple avenues, she started to examine her skill set and years of volunteer experience. “I’ve always ended up in some capacity…
