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!
Growing up, I’ve always been under the impression that teachers are extremely underpaid in relation to the value they bring to the world. Personally, I’d really like to see teachers get paid what they’re worth since I believe teaching is a truly admirable profession. I’m constantly watching teacher friends of mine struggle financially, but they […] More
There are as many different teaching styles as there are teachers, but whether you are a teacher looking to add some new activities to your routine or just evaluating different approaches, learning comes in many shapes and sizes. Humans learn mainly through their senses, and because of this, several different methods have been developed, each […] More
It is important to consider an entire benefit package when evaluating total income. So although it seems to be a commonly-known fact that teacher compensation is less than that of other professions, when weighing in teacher benefits, the big picture may not be as bleak. Still, an important question to ask when considering teaching as […] More
With beautiful beaches, landscapes, and tight-knit communities, Hawaii is known for being a place where your dreams of living a beautiful island life can come true . Do you live in Hawaii and are thinking about becoming a teacher? Or are you looking for a change in scenery from the states of the mainland? Here […] More
You think you want to be a teacher but you’ve got some ink. But, you wonder, “can teachers have tattoos?” The answer is of course! Go right ahead! But also, maybe not so fast. The ability to have a visible tattoo proudly displayed for students and parents to see depends on the district and […] More
The work of an elementary school teacher is an important one, although surrounded by misconceptions. As with any career it has highs and lows, but what are some of the pros and cons of being an elementary school teacher? If you are considering becoming an elementary school teacher, be prepared to examine your values. The […] More
When teachers enter the learning space they have to consider the ways they may teach those looking to gain information from them. The most traditional approach to teaching has been the teacher-centered approach. Now, what is the teacher-centered approach? The teacher-centered approach is a teaching method where the teacher is the main source for providing […] More
“I want to become a teacher!”, is an incredible aspiration and also quite an extremely vague statement. The teaching profession allows the educator a wide-range of job opportunities. What are the different types of teaching jobs? There are many. This article will give a basic description of each. Although every teacher has similar roles and […] More
In an age of savants and freelancers, there is no exhaustion to our need of specialized knowledge. If you need something done, chances are there’s someone out there that can do it for you through a platform like Upwork or Fiverr. However, one area that continually gets revisited in our changing landscape is the role […] More
Public schools cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to operate effectively. Each student enrolled in school often has a “price tag” associated with their attendance. Different educational facilities receive various funding types based on the population they serve. Ultimately, many different factors determine when, how, and why a school receives funding. However, that leaves the […] More
As a nation, we have long loved and respected the teaching profession and admired a teacher’s genuine ability to connect with their students. Yet, it’s common knowledge that teachers are not typically prancing their way to the bank every Friday with vast sums of cash. This clearly leads us directly to the question of, “how […] More
As a fresh off-the-batch educator, I have a lot to learn. From teaching and classroom management to how schools really function. One thing that I have learned throughout my college degree in education is just how much power school budgets have when it comes to cutting classes off and providing limited resources for teachers among […] More