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!
International teaching gigs often look appealing to those looking for adventure and an immersive cultural experience. China has long been a teaching destination for speakers of English. Over the years, the market has become more competitive for those willing to teach outside of their homeland. With the Middle East, South America, and other Asian nations […] More
Special education, rather than being a stand-alone entity, is a vital component of the wider educational system as a whole. It is necessary to use special education to increase the ability of a school system to satisfy the educational needs of all children. A significant reason why special education is important is the positive and […] More
It’s a pretty well-known fact that there is a teacher shortage in America’s schools. Job vacancies for educators are opening up across the nation at a rapid rate. There are plenty of factors influencing this, but the bottom line is the U.S. needs quality teachers. It’s a remarkably rewarding profession with a unique set of […] More
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, students and educators alike have had to make the shift to online learning to ensure the safety and health of those around them. Now in 2022 with COVID-19 and its variants still present, Zoom has been the frequently used communication platform for teachers to continue providing education to students. What are […] More
Teachers play an extremely important role in American society. They are responsible for teaching our children and preparing them to enter the world as adults. There is no doubt that teachers work hard, and often spend their own money to help their students and buy things for their classrooms. As with us all, teachers get […] More
Homework has been a long-debated topic in the realm of education. Homework used to be a given for teachers; all students were assigned homework. Nowadays, especially because of the initial year with COVID- 19, teachers are not assigning as much homework. With COVID-19, the majority of students in a class do not complete homework. They […] More
I am a retired educator. I will be honest. There were two times in my career that I came to school very ill because I could not get a classroom substitute. I did not want the stress of students being put in colleague’s classroom and the parent backlash I would receive. I decided to “soldier […] More
When I grew up in the 70s, bullying didn’t need to be defined. Usually, one or two kids hung around the school waiting for the nerdy kids to walk by, and they would jump out and tease them and maybe knock their books out of their hands. I wouldn’t say it was harmless, but it […] More
Virtual learning has seen a massive increase since the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people may not have considered virtual learning an option prior to 2020, as it was not on everyone’s radar. Today, nearly all students are aware of virtual learning, and most of them have partaken in some form of virtual learning by now. However, […] More
Selecting a career can be a daunting challenge, and it’s likely that when you were making this decision, you had helpful guidance from parents and teachers. High school teachers especially serve as role models and mentors in important times of transition for students. Many kind, patient souls yearn for this purposeful, meaningful work. But before […] More
Requirements vary by state, but most schools are in session for 180 days a year. Teachers are generally scheduled a few additional days than students to do professional development and trainings. So, what is happening all the other days of the year? Summer, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Government Holidays give students and teachers some […] More
A Teacher-Centered Approach is a traditional teaching style where the focus of learning is dependent on the knowledge and information a teacher can provide to others. This can be done in a classroom setting or in a workspace. However, in recent years schools and teaching environments have begun to shift away from the teacher-centered approach […] More