As a teacher, there are constantly new questions popping up that have answers that fall very much in the gray area. Things can get very tricky. Let us help guide you through some of those not so simple questions and answer them with our teaching career articles.
Maybe you’ve been wondering about summertime pay or have questions about overtime; this is the place to come. Read through as we discuss some hot topics in the world of teaching, with new articles being posted regularly, keeping things fresh with the times. Not only will you find answers to your questions, but you are sure to find answers to questions you didn’t even know you had!
America’s educational system has been in the hot seat for years. Many teachers and administrators have felt unheard as they share their feelings on state regulations, mandates and milestones in order to accommodate standardized testing. This leaves some families and educators looking to switch lanes and find another way to educate their students. In recent […] More
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
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
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
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
Congratulations! You’ve finished school, have that degree of education in your hands, and are ready to get into a classroom and start teaching. You begin scrolling the job boards and quickly realize you have options – a lot of options. With public schools, private schools, and charter schools to choose from, you might wonder how […] More
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
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
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
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
Filing your taxes in the United States is a complicated and confusing process and it is no wonder most Americans rely on tax professionals and tax preparation software to help them navigate and prepare their tax filings each year. There are many deductions that tax filers can take for different expenses throughout the year, but […] More
Teachers are always looking for resources for their classrooms, whether it be lesson plans, activities and games, worksheets, lesson planning tools, educational videos, or tools to make their classrooms run smoother. The curriculum and resources provided by schools often don’t meet the needs of every student and teachers will create their own materials to fill […] More