It's National School Choice Week National School Choice Week shines a light on the importance of educational options and the right of every family to choose the best educational setting for their children. This week we celebrate the many…
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Teacher Certification: Then and Now The world of education always evolving, but one thing that remains constant is the need for great teachers. The gatekeeper of teacher quality is the teacher certification process, which varies from state to state,…
As we enter 2024, the landscape of education is changing faster than ever before. Let's dive into some of the anticipated/upcoming education trends and topics that will presumably shape education this year. Upcoming Education Trends Hybrid Learning Models: While…
As we approach the end of 2023, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the dynamic shifts and innovations that have shaped the educational landscape this year. From technology in the classroom to pedagogical transformations, this year has been…
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…
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…
School leaders are struggling to fill each classroom with a qualified teacher. However, a provision created to help was included in the budget Gov. Scott Walker signed Sept. 21. The new legislation allows alternative teacher certification programs to provide…
Arizona State Board of Education approved American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence’s relaunch throughout the state during its August 28 meeting. This green light for the alternative path to teacher certification comes after Gov. Ducey’s urging to allow…
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…
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…
