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[photo:51622] Becoming a teacher is a tricky process, made even more complicated by the fact that every state in the U.S. has different qualifications. TheApple researched and found 16 states that offer easier routes to teaching with various alternative programs. These states are ideal for prospective teachers who have completed a non-teaching degree or are choosing teaching as a second career. ...

Summer is a wonderful time full of relaxing days strolling down sandy beaches, all-day-long hikes on serene mountain trials, and day after day swimming in the pool. Right? Well, for some. Sure, being a teacher includes a long summer break (8 weeks for me) where we can recharge our batteries and forget about teaching for awhile. A well-deserved break from the ...

TheApple has gathered all the information you need to become a teacher. Visit our resource center and get started. Whether you're brand new to teaching or choosing teaching as a new career, you'll have lots of questions you'll need answered to make it all happen. From deciding if teaching is right for you to landing the perfect teaching job, we've ...

Like most teachers, I'm busy. Between teaching, planning, grading, testing, and advising, I rarely have a free moment during the day or night. This is a good thing. My father was fond of saying that “work expands to the time provided.” So true! Every job I do takes me exactly as much time to complete as I budget to complete it. ...

Are you thinking about becoming a teacher? It’s a profession with great rewards and challenges. Education is also a profession that generally is in demand, providing steady jobs for the millions of women and men in the field of education. Whether you're thinking about becoming a teacher right out of college, or choosing teaching as a second career, our *5 Steps ...

It’s all because I mocked my 4th grade teacher. It was the last day of school and he was saying goodbye to our class. As the bell rang and we started to leave I noticed that he had shed a tear. I couldn’t help myself. I laughed, sentencing myself to a lifetime of emotional goodbyes to my students. Although I don’t ...

You may already be very aware that teachers don't earn as much as their educated counterparts in other professions, but knowing what salary and benefits package comes with teaching can be an important step in planning your future. TheApple has gathered numerous resources that will help you know what to expect. Being a teacher is not a high paying job. Don’t ...

Continuing education, degree advancement, credential renewal, scholarships, and much more. Connect with the resources you need now. If you're currently a teacher, you know that keeping up with certification renewal is a yearly process. Why not pick up an extra degree along the way and start earning more in a higher salary step? Don't forget to connect with scholarships and financing ...

I’ve been catching up with some of my high school and college friends lately. At some point the conversation always turns to our professions. While just about everyone I know is making more money than I am, none of my childhood friends are anywhere near as enthusiastic about what they do as I am. Sure, they like their jobs, but most ...

A Master's degree in ESL education prepares you to teach in a PK-12 English Language Learning/English as a Second Language setting. The United States has become a diverse culture. Classrooms across the US are filled with a diverse population. There is more demand than ever for teachers to reach this student population with unique needs. ESL programs help educate teachers and ...

A Master’s of Science in administration, or education leadership, is a degree program designed for already licensed, practicing teachers aspiring to become K-12 principals. It is a most intensive degree program in comparison with the Master's in Education, usually requiring more course work. This type of degree program will equip students with a portfolio of classes and experiences that demonstrate competencies ...

Being a teacher isn’t for everyone, but it may be the perfect career for you. Are you contemplating getting into a career in teaching but need some advice about what the career is all about? TheApple has pulled together advice from teaching professionals to help you make your decision to take the plunge into teaching. The teaching profession can be challenging ...

Education conferences are a great way to connect with other educators, learn new ideas, and visit someplace new. Our conferences are organized by date. Where available, TheApple has provided a link to learn more or register for a conference. == == Related Links == == Do you need hours to renew your teaching credentials? Get the hours your need with a ...

If you're wondering if getting that degree will pay off- chances are it will be vital to the success of your career. The Bureau of Labor Statistics compared like workers with different levels of degrees, and the higher degree, the more you can earn. Earnings and unemployment by educational attainment, persons age 25 and over, 2006: Degree, weekly salary, unemployment rate. ...

A Master’s of Arts degree program is ideal for someone who already holds a Bachelor’s degree. This type of degree program usually provides the qualifications required for licensure and who wants to become a certified school teacher. It is well-suited for career changers, substitutes who want licensure, and others who feel called to teach. The master's program will include additional training ...

“It’s a great day to learn!” This should be the message teachers give students at the start of each class. Deep down in our core, a teacher should be excited to greet eager, young learners. Unfortunately, that’s not always what we communicate to students. When students enter our classrooms, we need to consider our words, expressions, and attitudes carefully. If students ...

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I recently had the pleasure of visiting my high school drama teacher at his 75th birthday party. My two best high school friends and I traveled over 600 miles along just to give him a hug and tell him “thank you.” Three other high school friends met us at the party having traveled similar distances. We all agreed that this was ...

h4. "Free Minds, Free People":http://www.freemindsfreepeople.org h4. A National Conference on Education for Liberation h4. June 25 to 28, 2009 h4. Houston, Texas Free Minds, Free People is a national conference that brings together teachers, high school and college students, researchers, parents and community-based activists/educators from across the country to build a movement to develop and promote Education for Liberation. Education for ...

After a full day of teaching other people’s kids, the last thing you want to do is leave your own family to attend graduate classes. Now, thanks to innovative online programs from some of the nation’s top-ranked universities, you can earn your master’s degree in education and balance family, education and work responsibilities. And you’ll earn the same degree that on-campus ...