A blog for education professionals designed to help you think about effective practice and trends in education, as well as consider what teaching and learning might look like in the future.
The teachers you most want to keep are often the ones you ask to do more. They mentor newer colleagues, lead teams, solve problems, and step in when something needs […] Read more: How to Build a Teacher-Leader Role That Doesn’t Burn Out the Teacher
If you’re considering a teaching career in Washington State, you might be excited by the high teacher pay. Maybe you’re looking forward to the fact Washington does not have a […] Read more: Is Washington a Good State for Teachers?
“Is this still the right job for me?” It’s a question teachers might ask at various points in their careers. Maybe you have, too. Most teachers don’t leave a role […] Read more: How to Choose Your Next Role in Education (Without Guessing)
After nearly 18 years teaching visual arts, Nermin Nabil was ready to grow her career in a new direction. She had seen firsthand how art could help students, especially those […] Read more: How a Master’s Helped Bring Art and Special Education Together
Teachers know their students, so it’s easy to notice when the vocabulary in any given essay is too polished. When the sentences are all the same length and the ideas […] Read more: When a Student Turns in AI Writing: What to Do in the First 24 Hours
Deciding where to teach in Tennessee affects more than your commute. Location affects your classroom demographics, your paycheck, and how far that paycheck actually goes. Between rural areas and growing […] Read more: Best Cities for Teachers in Tennessee: A Guide for Aspiring Educators
As a high school student in the Philippines, Rolly Garcia wanted one thing: to be a teacher. It didn’t happen, at least not immediately. Financial constraints and a scholarship that […] Read more: ‘It Took Me So Long’: How Rolly Garcia Made Teaching His Career
When you start researching what teacher licensure in Maryland requires, things may seem complicated as you navigate government websites, come across outdated information, and find conflicting license names on Google. […] Read more: Challenges in Teacher Licensure in Maryland
There’s plenty of competition for roles at international schools, and hiring managers are often comparing teaching credentials and experience from candidates with a wide variety of backgrounds. Ultimately, they care […] Read more: Do You Actually Need iQTS to Teach at an International School?