Without a doubt, the 2020-2021 school year was unlike any other. When the spring 2020 semester was uprooted by the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers had already established meaningful bonds with their students. But the fall 2020 semester, the start of…
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Memorial Day Weekend is here. The unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day is about so much more than pool parties and barbecues. With its arrival, we pause to recall its true meaning. Memorial Day's Meaning It's important to note…
To combat the teacher shortage, North Dakota has made it easier to become a special education teacher in the state. Like most states, North Dakota is experiencing a teacher shortage. This means that students are in classrooms that aren't…
As our nation's teacher shortage grows dire, some states have embraced new ways to get more teachers in classrooms. Unfortunately, some of these steps are simply stopgaps. For example, some states have moved to extend the length of time…
Like many industries, the education world has seasons. For people looking to become a teacher, there is no season more important than hiring season. If you're planning to transition to a teaching career, it's important to know the timeline…
Peda... what? Most people are completely unfamiliar with the term pedagogy. You may have never even heard the word before. If that's the case, you're probably wondering how to even say it. So, first, it is pronounced PED +…
Your Dream of Becoming a Teacher Across the country, there are thousands of career professionals who want to transition to a career in teaching. Perhaps you're one of these people. You've dreamed of a career in the classroom, but…
Teacher Shortage in West Virginia The teacher shortage has hit West Virginia, just as it has the rest of the nation. Because of the shortage, West Virginia parents may be surprised to find that there is a real chance…
What is Troops to Teachers (TTT) For more than 20 years, Troops To Teachers has been the lead program assisting our Veterans as they transition to a career in teaching. Recognizing the incredible value and unique skills our Veterans…
Is the teacher shortage a problem? As detailed in part one and part two of this three-part blog series, the teacher shortage is real and it’s having a negative effect on students and schools. But there is good news; although the teacher shortage…
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