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…
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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…
School leaders are struggling to put a certified teacher in every classroom, and yet many working professionals want to transition to a career in teaching. Now, however, Idaho lawmakers have merged these trends by streamlining the path to teacher…
Candidates of the American Board alternative teacher certification program have one year to pass their exams and earn their certificate, allowing them to secure a teaching job in their state. But the majority of our candidates finish the program…
Now there is more than one way to become a teacher in Ohio. American Board's program became available in Ohio in November 2018. This addition of an alternative path to teacher certification was in response to the growing teacher…
Alternative teacher certification has existed for a long time. Recently, people have been asking how to get qualified teachers in our nation's classrooms. Alternative teacher certification programs have quickly increased in flexibility and affordability. They offer online classes and…
Tax return season is here! According to Business Insider, the average tax refund is $2,254. That amount covers the cost of becoming a certified teacher with American Board. Investing a tax refund can quickly change someone’s career path. The…
We hear it all the time- "I'd love to do this program, but I can't afford it!" We hear you. The cost of getting a teaching certification (usually involving going back to school and paying thousands to get a…
