Experience is the best teacher, that’s why veteran teachers give the best advice. Recently, a Redditor asked veteran teachers, “What are some things that took you years to learn or realize about the teaching profession that could benefit us…
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IEPs? 504 Plans? What do they mean? Anyone that is not familiar with the American public school system may not know about 504 Plans and IEPs. But for teachers, it is important to know what they are and how…
Often, teachers will use their own money to decorate and provide supplies for their classrooms. And teachers surely don’t have millions of dollars to buy supplies. That’s why we’ve scoured the internet to find the most affordable quality school…
No matter how long someone teaches or how experienced they are in the classroom, there is one problem educators will always have to deal with: technology. With the rapid advance of technology making gadgets cheaper, students now have even…
Alternative teacher certification in the United States has existed for decades and is accepted by almost every state in the country. But there is still much confusion as to what alternative teacher certification actually is and the impact it…
Educators, especially those new to teaching, are incredibly resourceful at finding information and advice from fellow teachers. By reading blogs, scouting Pinterest, finding mentors, and buying lesson plans from other teachers, an educator can gather useful information to prepare…
American Board is pleased to announce its launch in the state of Arkansas! Now Arkansas residents can receive their teacher certification with the American Board and teach in Arkansas public schools. To enroll with the American Board, candidates must…
Technology in the classroom is nothing new. From overhead projectors to Smart Boards, teachers have always incorporated technology into their lesson plans. And since the invention of the iPhone (and subsequently the iPad and Android phone series), educators have…
Teaching is not for the faint of heart; it’s tough. This is especially true if you are a PK -12 teacher in a public school system. The reason is that public schools generally have no control over what students…
As PK-12 education has evolved in the United States during the past 20 years, there has been an emphasis on creating career ladders for classroom educators. This is in response to two needs. First, as adult learners, expert or…