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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...
Career
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How to Find Teacher Professional Development Opportunities
As a teacher, you need to complete teacher professional development opportunities to maintain your license. However, you can also learn a lot of...
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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 to become a substitute teacher or a teacher aide....
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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 you. If you’re considering taking the Praxis and...
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How to Work While Student Teaching
Student teaching is basically a full-time job. After spending the day with your students, your nights are filled with meetings, grading assignments,...
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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. For teachers, you do have to dress yourself now...
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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 PPST. The Praxis I PPST, or Pre-Professional Skills...
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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 teach, you may be forced to pay dues to the union. If...
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Pros and Cons of Alternative Certification Programs
I originally got into teaching through a nationwide alternative certification program. My experience was mixed, so I want to share with you some of...
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Best Books to Prepare for Student Teaching
Throughout your college experience you spent a lot of time learning about methodologies and strategies for teaching. However, nothing quite prepares...
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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 difficult? Walking away from your classroom for...
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Can You Complete Student Teaching Abroad?
In 2014, there were over 300,000 college students who chose to study abroad. These students took advantage of the opportunity to learn about other...
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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, it’s just difficult to find teaching jobs in your...
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Best Ways to Fail Student Teaching
If you were wondering whether or not it’s possible to fail student teaching, you should know that it’s absolutely possible. Most universities grade...
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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 question, and it depends on a lot of different...
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Can You Complete Student Teaching in Summer?
Can you complete student teaching in summer? Unfortunately, most programs will tell you that this isn’t possible. However, there are select programs...
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Your Student Teaching Binder: What to Include
A new student teacher often looks like a deer in headlights. They’re full of anxious anticipation to find out what the experience has to offer. It...
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Student Teaching Evaluation
The student teaching evaluation is typically completed by your supervising teacher at the end of the semester. Your program will ask them to rate how...
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Public, Private, or Parochial Teaching
Suppose you want to become a teacher. I think that’s great! Making a difference in the lives of young people is deeply satisfying. It can be a steep...
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Student Teaching Observation
Student teaching observation time can be nerve-wracking! But it doesn’t have to be. Take a deep breath, take time to prepare, and you’ll do fine.
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6 Things to Consider When Picking a School District
Choosing which schools and districts to apply to is a hugely important decision for beginning teachers. The type of challenges, supports, and...
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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. They have unresponsive students, mentor teachers...
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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 this! I started my career teaching abroad, and I love...
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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 graduating from school. They may not have enough...