Melody J., a recent college graduate, leveraged her newly received psychology degree to earn her teacher certification and accept a full-time position as a paraprofessional. At College, Picking a Career Melody was earning her college degree in psychology when,…
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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…
Teachers are incredibly resourceful at finding information and advice from fellow teachers. While reading blogs, scouting Pinterest, finding mentors, and buying lesson plans from other teachers, an educator can gather useful information to prepare herself for managing a classroom.…
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…
Spring is the season when schools are searching for new teachers to fill their open positions. This is a great time for newly-certified teachers to find a job, but competing against other great candidates in a job interview can…
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…
Teaching licenses are an essential credential educators must hold to be able to teach in American public schools. However, the process of obtaining and upgrading licenses can be confusing. We wrote this article to help clarify the differences between…
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…
With all that principals have to do in the complex and fast-paced environment of today’s PK – 12 schools, teacher/instructional observation can often get lost as another item on the “to do” list. This is especially true in many…
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…