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!
One day, my mom got back from school exhausted and had to take a nap because she was so tired. Immediately she woke up, she started preparing dinner, and after preparing dinner, she brought out her books, laptop, and everything that could help and started preparing lessons. Yes, she is a teacher, and she has […] More
Major gaps in public school funding lead to a disproportionate amount of schools being underfunded. According to The Century Foundation, schools in the United States are underfunded by almost $150 billion each year. These gaps in funding jeopardize student learning and lead to a lack of educational resources needed to give students an adequate educational […] More
Teaching is one of the most important jobs in the world. An average teacher will take care of 15-40 students at a time while pulling 60-70 hour weeks. Teachers are pushed around by students, administrators, and even parents, especially in today’s climate. This has made teaching a grueling position and without the proper support, schools […] More
In elementary schools, school counselors and psychologists work to help students achieve academic goals while maintaining optimal mental health and emotional wellbeing. But what is the difference between a school counselor and a school psychologist? School counselors are licensed and certified educators who design guidance and counseling programs to increase academic performance for all students. […] More
Many schools throughout the United States are beginning to consider switching to a year-round style of education, and some have already made the transition. In this approach, students attend school for the same number of days as the traditional school year, but instead of having a long summer break, there are a set of breaks […] More
You worked so hard on that research project, just to find out that you’ve got points taken off your grade for using Wikipedia. Has this ever happened to you? Why do teachers hate Wikipedia with what seems like a burning passion? In general, Wikipedia is not a good source for citations or reliable information. For […] More
Teaching is one of the most important jobs in the world. A teacher often goes above and beyond for their students to make sure they are getting the very best education that they can provide. However, if you are making a move into the education field, you might be wondering, “How do the teacher salary […] More
As a mom to special needs kids, I fully understand the importance of having a teacher who is trained to work with children with varying abilities. We like to know that the person who spends most of the day with our children knows how to interact with and teach them in a way they can […] More
If you ask a teacher what the most challenging part of their job is today, you will likely get a barrage of responses that are extremely different from the responses just three years ago. It used to be that teachers were struggling with the many distractions, such as kids checking their phones for text messages […] More
I’ve almost completed my first year of homeschooling my 5-year-old. It was very challenging and, yet, I’m considering homeschooling my 8-year-old next year as well. As I look into the homeschool future of both my children, I can’t help but wonder how do homeschoolers graduate? The most important thing you need to know is the […] More
Political Science is a very popular field of study. Presidents, including President Barack Obama, and journalists, like Rachel Maddow, have studied Political Science. A political science degree can prepare you for many jobs. The courses taken while pursuing your degree include both qualitative and quantitative analysis, research and writing, critical thinking, and problem solving. After […] More
My son started pre-kindergarten in the middle of the 2019 school year. He was in a children with special needs class, and I loved his teacher. He loved his teacher. Everything seemed to be going so well, and this was before the pandemic. Then, just a few months later, his teacher left. I was heartbroken, […] More