No matter how long someone teaches or how experienced they are in the classroom, there is one problem educators will always have to deal with: technology. With the rapid advance of technology making gadgets cheaper, students now have even…
Teachers, by far, have one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Not only are they responsible for educating the future, they must deal with administrators and angry parents, often work long hours, and certainly aren’t paid enough.…
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Alternative teacher certification in the United States has existed for decades and is accepted by almost every state in the country. But there is still much confusion as to what alternative teacher certification actually is and the impact it…
Educators, especially those new to teaching, are incredibly resourceful at finding information and advice from fellow teachers. By reading blogs, scouting Pinterest, finding mentors, and buying lesson plans from other teachers, an educator can gather useful information to prepare…
American Board is pleased to announce its launch in the state of Arkansas! Now Arkansas residents can receive their teacher certification with the American Board and teach in Arkansas public schools. To enroll with the American Board, candidates must…
Every teacher wants to decorate their classroom. After all, it’s the space where they spend the majority of their day. Fun décor engages students and makes them excited to be in school and learn. It also gives teachers a…
For the past 10 years, tech geeks have loved listening to podcasts due to their convenience, niche content, and lack of advertising. But with the release of Serial last fall, podcasts have now gone mainstream and are more popular…
The history of education in America spans nearly 400 years, from a single Latin grammar school in colonial Boston to a public system that today serves tens of millions of students. Along the way, reformers, courts, and lawmakers argued…
Technology in the classroom is nothing new. From overhead projectors to Smart Boards, teachers have always incorporated technology into their lesson plans. And since the invention of the iPhone (and subsequently the iPad and Android phone series), educators have…
With all that principals have to do in the complex and fast-paced environment of today’s PK – 12 schools, teacher/instructional observation can often get lost as another item on the “to do” list. This is especially true in many…