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…
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…
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…
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…
Teachers regularly supply resources and materials for their students using their own money, so it's important for educators to find as many teacher discounts as possible. That's why DealHack developed the Teachers Discount List with 19 categories that can help…
Both career changers and new teachers fresh out of college need to examine their wardrobe when preparing for their career in the classroom. What might be acceptable to wear in a corporate office or college classroom is not always…
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…
Here at the American Board, we want our candidates to succeed. We do this in many ways: phone and email support, the Study Buddy program, and encouraging blog articles. But the best support our candidates receive is advice from…
Teachers are passionate people; passionate people who spend more on their students and classrooms each year thanks to dwindling district-wide budgets. In fact, on average, teachers nationwide spend between $500-$1,000 of their own money on their classrooms annually. Between…
