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.
My first job, at 15 years old, was detailing cars. Then I was a server at a pizza restaurant, a customer-service rep, a Certified Nursing Assistant, a bank teller, […] Read more: Why You Should Hire Career Changers as Teachers
The start of a new year is always a time of reflection and renewal — a moment to ask yourself, Am I where I want to be? If you’ve been […] Read more: New Year, New Career: Why You Should Consider Teaching as a Second Career
Switching to a teaching career is a unique experience that requires you to make several choices, and one of the most significant decisions you’ll make is deciding what subject to […] Read more: The Career Changer’s Guide to Deciding What Subject to Teach
Retaining talented teachers is a top priority for schools and districts. With teacher shortages on the rise, finding ways to support and keep educators in the classroom is essential. This […] Read more: Reduce Teacher Turnover: Teacher Retention Strategies That Work in 2025
Starting a teaching career is an exciting journey, especially for career changers. One early decision you’ll need to make is selecting the grade level that you want to teach based […] Read more: Deciding What Grade to Teach as a Career Changer
Terry Kendrick decided a long time ago he did not want to be a teacher. He was studying education in college, but he quickly learned that teachers don’t make much […] Read more: Teaching and Coaching: Changing Lives as an Educator
This December, I spent an incredible week in Atlanta connecting with our Moreland community — teachers, alumni, candidates, mentors, district leaders, and even international partners. The purpose of the trip […] Read more: The Power of Community: Building Connections in Atlanta
Leaving an established career to go into teaching is a popular option for people looking for more purpose and job stability, or just a change of pace professionally. Whether you’re […] Read more: Exploring Teaching as a Second Career | What You Need to Know
As we step into 2025, teacher morale continues to be a critical issue for school leaders across the globe. Teachers are the backbone of our education system, shaping the future […] Read more: Teacher Morale: What School Leaders Need to Know in 2025