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Can You Still Make Money on Teachers Pay Teachers in 2023?
The last few years have been so not-normal in education, to say the least. After being uprooted from the subject I’d taught for 14 consecutive years and being placed in the subject I was placed in for the first 7 years of my career, not to mention trying to navigate my own life, while the […] More
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Do Teachers Get Summers Off?
Did you know that in the United States alone, there are about 3.2 million public school teachers? With those odds, there’s a chance that you have a teacher friend that you envy a little because of their “summers off.” And if so, you’ve likely heard the complaints of their job a time or two. But […] More
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The Professional Qualities of a Teacher Explored
Teaching is one of the most important jobs on the planet, and it takes a special kind of person to be a good one. A teacher can make a big difference and have the ability to influence and change the lives of their students. Since all teachers are different, as well as students, what are […] More
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Do Teachers Get Paid Weekly? The Ultimate Teacher Pay Structure Breakdown
If you have a friend in the teaching industry, you’ve likely heard them mention how they are a “broke teacher.” Now, I don’t think that any person saying this actually means that they are legitimately broke… they probably just feel like it. The reason for this is because a teaching salary is typically far lower […] More
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What Is the Importance of Teaching Methods?
In one of my favorite films ever, Auntie Mame, the title character’s nephew, Patrick, has fallen under Auntie Mame’s care upon the untimely death of his father. In one explosive scene, Patrick’s straightlaced “trustee” and educational overseer bursts into Auntie Mame’s home, outraged, and explains that he has pulled Patrick out of school because when […] More
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Is Education a Right or a Privilege?
The question, “Is education a right or a privilege?” is a very debatable topic depending on the way that one looks and perceives the world. Education is one of the most important industries all over the world because of the benefits and outcomes that education provides. However, there are different opinions on whether it should […] More
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What Are the Pros and Cons of Teaching in Dubai?
Accepting a teaching position in Dubai can be one of the most significant career moves that you make. Dubai, one of the biggest populations in the United Arab Emirates, is one of the most unique and eye-catching locations in the whole world. It is generally regarded as a place of high-luxury living. That being said, […] More
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Is Education Better than Money, and Why?
There are a lot of successful people in this world. Some came up with great ideas and were born geniuses. Others needed the education to get them to where they are today. Lastly, some are thousands of dollars into student loan debt while others are born into a life of wealth and luxury. All of […] More
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What Kind of Pension Do Teachers Get?
After more than two decades teaching in a middle school classroom, the door to retirement is beginning to open. I would love to retire as soon as I am eligible, so what kind of pension do teachers get? Since my career has been spent shaping minds and teaching middle schoolers how to read and write […] More
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What Are the Pros and Cons of Teaching at a Charter School?
Teaching is a very in-demand profession and teachers have a lot of choices when it comes to the type of school they work in. Each type of school environment has its pros and cons but what are the pros and cons of teaching at a charter school? There are significant pros of working in a […] More
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What Are the Different Types of Educational Institutions?
For those of you interested in furthering your education, you are probably wondering what are the different types of educational institutions? You are no doubt familiar with the educational institutions that you attended growing up. These institutions include any elementary, middle, or high school that you attended, and represent primary and secondary educational institutions. There […] More
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Do Teachers Qualify for PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)?
As a teacher in the United States, there may be options available to you to have your student loans partially or fully forgiven. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is a program available to public servants which forgives certain student loans after 120 qualifying payments, but do teachers qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness? […] More