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May 4, 2018
Professional development for teachers is a necessary part of the job. At its best, professional development (PD) helps teachers integrate the newest findings about what works for students, connect with and learn from their peers, and sort through challenges and boost morale.
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April 29, 2018
While many teachers report a high level of job meaning, they often feel their paychecks are insufficient. Beginning in late February, teachers throughout the country staged walkouts and strikes in order to secure more pay and increased funding for school resources.
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April 22, 2018
All teachers are leaders, but not all have inherent leadership abilities. Learn how teachers can cultivate their leadership abilities.
April 21, 2018
Students in the United States today face numerous challenges on campus among their peers. One of these challenges, unfortunately, is bullying.
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March 29, 2018
Due to different teachers’ credentials standards in the U.S. teachers are being held back and kept out of the profession by the current system.
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March 27, 2018
Teacher Appreciation Day can be a way to cultivate appreciation for education more broadly and to reflect on the many ways the current system works.
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March 22, 2018
5 ways you’ll be able to carry your Teach For America mission forward into your graduate studies, your career, and beyond.
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March 20, 2018
Headline after headline continues to capture the attention of millions of Americans across the United States. Heated debates and discussions revolve around politics, the economy, and pressing social issues. Many are struggling to make sense of it all.
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March 18, 2018
The teaching field is becoming more competitive, and if you’re hoping to enter it, you need to give yourself an edge. What subject and grade level fit you as a teacher?