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10 Summer Self-Care Tips for Educators

As one of the most challenging academic school years in history wraps up, it's safe to say that teachers, counselors, and administers are due for a deep breath and a restorative break.

How to Find Teacher Professional Development Opportunities

As a teacher, you need to complete teacher professional development opportunities to maintain your...

How Do You Become a Teacher Aide?

Do you lack a teaching degree or license but love working with young learners? If so, you may want...

Should I Become a Teacher? 10 Things to Consider

Teaching isn’t always — or even most of the time — an easy job, as most teachers are likely to tell...

How to Work While Student Teaching

Student teaching is basically a full-time job. After spending the day with your students, your...

First Day of School Outfit: What to Wear as a Teacher

You might remember your parents dressing you oh so carefully on your first day of school as a kid....

Does the PPST Still Exist?

If you’ve been on the path to becoming a teacher for over a year, you’ve likely seen the acronym...

Answers to 5 FAQs about Teachers Unions You Should Know

When first entering the field, you hear a lot about teachers unions. And depending on where you...

4 Reasons People Quit Student Teaching

If you’re reading this, you’re probably either:

Pros and Cons of Alternative Certification Programs

I originally got into teaching through a nationwide alternative certification program. My...

Best Books to Prepare for Student Teaching

Throughout your college experience you spent a lot of time learning about methodologies and...

6 Tips for Preparing for Maternity Leave as a Teacher

Teaching while pregnant is not always easy. In fact, it can be rather difficult. What’s even more...

Can You Complete Student Teaching Abroad?

In 2014, there were over 300,000 college students who chose to study abroad. These students took...

What to Do If You Can’t Find Teaching Jobs

It doesn’t matter how well prepared you are or how well you did in student teaching. Sometimes,...

Best Ways to Fail Student Teaching

If you were wondering whether or not it’s possible to fail student teaching, you should know that...

How to Become a Teacher: A Guide for Aspiring Teachers

So you want to become a school teacher. But where do you start? Well, that’s not exactly a simple...

Can You Complete Student Teaching in Summer?

Can you complete student teaching in summer? Unfortunately, most programs will tell you that this...

Your Student Teaching Binder: What to Include

A new student teacher often looks like a deer in headlights. They’re full of anxious anticipation...

Student Teaching Evaluation

The student teaching evaluation is typically completed by your supervising teacher at the end of...

Public, Private, or Parochial Teaching

Suppose you want to become a teacher. I think that’s great! Making a difference in the lives of...

Student Teaching Observation

Student teaching observation time can be nerve-wracking! But it doesn’t have to be. Take a deep...

6 Things to Consider When Picking a School District

Choosing which schools and districts to apply to is a hugely important decision for beginning...

What to Do if Student Teaching Isn’t Going Well

Student teaching is meant to be difficult, but some people have tougher experiences than others....

Licensing Requirements for Teaching Abroad

Before I get into this topic, I have to say I was thrilled when Magoosh asked me to write about...

What to Know About Teaching at an Alternative School

An alternative school is typically known for helping students that are considered at risk for not...