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!
Most likely, the first career path that comes to mind when one thinks about the educational field is that of a teacher. And rightly so! Teachers play a vital role in education; and the job of a teacher cannot be replaced. Sometimes, though, big dreams and bright futures inevitably lead to thinner lined pockets than […] More
Some kids grow up wishing that they could be a teacher one day, they look at the teachers they had throughout the years and see the impact that they had on them, and they say they want to have the same impact on future children. So they go to school, get the degree, go through […] More
When considering the requirements of becoming a teacher in your state, you’ve probably wondered: “are teachers civil servants?” Yes. All public school teachers are considered civil servants because they are paid by taxpayers and work in the public sector. Teachers become civil servants after they are licensed by the state they are teaching in and […] More
As a new teacher just looking for your first school placement, or as a veteran teacher unhappy with your salary, you’ve probably wondered at some point “will teachers make more money in the future?” As it stands, teachers in the United States can expect to earn an average of $61,730 every year — depending on […] More
I’m a 20 plus year veteran teacher. Some days I feel I know a lot. Others, not so much. Most often my epiphanies are classroom related. This time, though, I learned a big lesson about life, and so I must confess that I was today-years-old when I realized that I could have gotten some of […] More
I am slightly “behind on the times” in these days of advanced technology, so when I started hearing about document cameras from my kids, I was quite intrigued! I decided to look them up and see what they were all about. Then I started asking myself another question. How does a document camera help students? […] More
Each year, school districts across the country submit their school budgets for their community members to approve. This is often a largely debated event, as community members question each proposed allotment and why these decisions are being made. Many members are surprised to see how much money is allotted to sports programs and the question […] More
We all know that a teacher’s job extends far beyond the classroom. They form bonds with their students and what to see them succeed in all areas of life. In the classroom, teachers need to be creative with how they motivate their students. At a certain age, candy bars and pizza parties tend to lose […] More
I often think back to my childhood and reminiscence about the days where I would look forward to every seasonal break from school. It seemed like one was already just around the corner: fall break, winter break, spring break, and the grand finale of summer break. Of course, back then I didn’t have to worry […] More
Hopefully, you’ve had at least one teacher who went the extra mile for you, for instance, by helping you before or after class. Perhaps you gave this teacher a gift or a handmade card at the end of the year to show your appreciation for their dedication and extra time. But can teachers actually earn […] More
Whether you’re an undergraduate student just earning your degree in education, or a teacher who might be looking into options to pay back their student loans, you’ve probably found yourself wondering, do teachers get student loan forgiveness? Many teachers are eligible for student loan forgiveness, but it depends on a few different factors. If you […] More
If you’re a new teacher who just graduated and you’re looking for your first permanent placement at a school, or if you’re looking for a new teaching job, you might be wondering, do teachers get drug tested? At the moment, many school districts do not require their teachers to get drug tested, but it depends […] More