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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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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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Steps for Setting Classroom Expectations for Your Students
Studies have shown that when you set high expectations for your students, they will work to meet and exceed them. Of course, there are lots of...
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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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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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25 Elementary Teacher Must Have Teaching Supplies
At the beginning of the school year, you need to stock your classroom with the supplies that you’ll need. When you have everything at your disposal,...
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How to Write a Back to School Parent Letter
Writing a back to school parent letter is an important task. It helps parents know what to expect and tells them the information they need! Let’s...
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Top Classroom Assessment Techniques
Rather than asking students to regurgitate facts on a test, it’s important to come up with alternate classroom assessment techniques to determine...
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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...
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What Degree Do You Need to Teach?
If you’re considering a career in teaching, it’s important to get the right credentials. The most basic qualification you need, in terms of a degree,...
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8 Ways to Start Your Class Every Day
From the moment that your students arrive, you can start the day on the right foot. These first few moments can set the tone for the day. Your goal...
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Must-Have Teaching Apps
It seems like there’s an app for just about everything these days. Therefore, you probably aren’t too surprised to find that there are a lot of apps...
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Should I Consider Teach for America?
For the uninitiated, Teach for America is an alternative certification program that recruits people to become teachers in high needs schools for a...
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Tips for New Teachers: Finding a Teaching Mentor
Mentors can make all the difference for a first-year teacher. Mentors provide you with support, guidance, and advice on things like classroom...
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Fun Teaching Games to Try in Your Classroom
Incorporating games into your lessons is one of many teaching strategies. And it has many benefits. First, it is a great way to get students up and...
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How to Deal with Parents as a Teacher
Research organizations, government agencies and news reporters all concur: parental involvement is one of the biggest factors—perhaps the biggest...
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Can I Become a Teacher Without an Education Degree?
Good question! The traditional path to teaching is to earn an education degree and your teaching licensure at the same time. However, while that is...
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What Subject Should You Teach? How to Decide
So you want to become a teacher. But what subject should you teach? This is a big decision because different subjects require different teacher...
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Must Have Technology in the Classroom for 2018
Technology advancements have changed the way teachers do a lot of things in the classroom. Not only is technology helpful, but it’s become necessary...
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What Are My Options for Alternative Teacher Certification?
The National Education Association and the U.S. Department of Education both report that alternative paths to teacher certification are on the rise....
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Grants for Classroom Supplies
It’s no secret that teachers are often stuck paying for classroom supplies from their own pockets. That really adds up (especially if you need...
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All About IEPs
When I was a new teacher, I had several kids in my class that had something called an IEP. Trouble was, I had no idea what an IEP was! Now, they are...
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Inclusion: Helping All Students Belong in Your Classroom!
Inclusion is creating a community in your classroom that includes both students with and without disabilities. Research shows us that not only is...
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How to Be a Culturally Responsive Teacher
In order to help each student, it’s important to get to know them. How they learn and the things that interest them are greatly impacted by their...
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Tips for New Teachers: Staying Organized
As a teacher, you have to keep track of a lot of different things at once. Every student has their own individual needs, assignments, and test...