It is now easier than ever to transition to a career teaching social studies in Pennsylvania! The Pennsylvania Department of Education has approved American Board to begin certifying social studies teachers for grades 7-12. In Pennsylvania, American Board operates…
West Virginia is continuing its efforts to streamline the teacher certification process. The state is working to make it easier to pursue teaching in order to alleviate the teacher shortage. Beginning in March when WV Governor Jim Justice (R)…
Patriot Day September 11th 2021, we commemorate Patriot Day. This year, Patriot Day marks the 20th anniversary of the horrific September 11, 2001 attacks. American Board takes this day to honor the First Responders, Members of our Armed Forces, their families, and the…
Teacher Certification Made Easy The worsening teacher shortage has been discussed ad nauseam, and with good reason. Namely, when schools don't have access to the number of fully-trained teachers needed, students suffer. Thankfully, many states have taken or are…
To combat the teacher shortage, it is now easier to teach special education in Pennsylvania. Like most states, Pennsylvania is experiencing a teacher shortage. In fact, the number of undergraduate education majors in the state has declined by 55 percent over…
Mississippi has expanded opportunities for people who wish to become teachers. Specifically, the change benefits those who hold a degree in a subject other than education and wish to transition to a teaching career. Because of the change—which we…
Thanks to the dedication and tirelessness of some Indiana legislators, it will soon be easier to earn Indiana teacher certification. Specifically targeting career-changers, the new streamlined path to certification leverages real-world experiences in lieu of student teaching time. The…
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…
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and all across the internet we find signs of celebration. Big companies are recognizing the profession by offering teacher discounts. School districts are giving their teacher staff shout outs. State Departments of Education are thanking…
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…
