Whether you are a young newly-accredited educator looking for the right place to start your career or a seasoned veteran hoping to relocate, searching for the right school for you can be a tough process. If, however, you know that Michigan is where you want to teach, then you will be happy to know that [...]
The National Center for Education Statistics recently released U.S. high school graduation rates for the class of 2008. The good news is that more public high school students across the country are earning their diplomas, with almost 75 percent graduating on time (compared to 72 percent in 2002). The high school graduation rate is an [...]
Winter is in full swing, and it’s not uncommon for those of us in cold climates to feel as if the ice, snow and wind are threatening to stay forever. Luckily for us, Groundhog Day is coming up. On February 2, we will be given a sneak preview into the future: Punxsutawny Phil, the heralded [...]
Most students love a change of pace. Sitting in a classroom day after day can become tiresome and predictable, so it’s up to you to keep things fresh and exciting for your students. As a science teacher, you are liable to fall into a comfortable rut, teaching out of a textbook and getting things done [...]
South Korea has become a popular destination for those wanting to teach abroad. The people of South Korea value education, and the country boasts a highly rated national educational system, ranked first in the world in reading literacy and second in mathematics, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. With a mix of [...]
If you are interested in becoming a teacher in Pennsylvania or if you have already secured your Pennsylvania teacher certification, then you are also probably thinking of ways to keep your students learning and engaged. While lesson plans should be your central focus, organizing a fun and educational field trip can be an excellent way [...]
When Apple unveiled three new pieces of educational software this week, it also presented its vision for the future of education. The iBooks 2 platform will allow students to download fully interactive digital textbooks (350,000 textbooks have reportedly already been downloaded), while the iBooks Author tool will make it easier for authors to create and [...]
Many people assume that teaching abroad means moving to a distant country and becoming accustomed to a vastly different culture. The truth is, there are many teaching opportunities available in modern European countries. Teaching English in Germany allows you to live in one of the most sophisticated and stable countries in the world. The majority [...]
Whether you are a young, newly accredited teacher looking for the right place to begin your career or a seasoned veteran hoping to relocate, searching for the right school can be a tough process. But if you know that the sunshine state is where you want to teach, then you will be happy to learn [...]
The United States is currently facing a decline in the percentage of people who earn a college degree or credential. In order to keep pace with other nations, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has established a goal of 55 percent of Americans holding a college degree by 2025. Working with the College Board [...]
