Author: Matthew Lynch
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What You Need to Know About the Teacher Application Process: Background Checks
Criminal background checks may be required before any field experience, student teaching, applying for employment, or after securing employment. The district will direct you on the ... -
Year-Round Schooling: How it Affects the Economy
In this series I have been writing about different facets of the year-round schooling debate. First I looked at the effects on students and then moved ... -
New Teacher Tip: Handling Teacher Fatigue
The weeks before the December holiday season are fun-filled times for everyone. It seems that each and every person is having a blast shopping, buying gifts, ... -
Finding Support in Your First Year of Teaching
In any profession you’ll find professional groups and networks to support and encourage new professionals, as well as groups of experienced professionals seeking to advance in ... -
How to Secure a Teaching Position
In order to secure a teaching position in a public school, you must be licensed and certified to do so. There are different types of teaching ... -
Academic Plateau: The Worse-Off Generation?
The great dream of all parents is that their children will grow up to have even better life circumstances than they do. Parents want their little ... -
5 Quick Facts You Should Know About Poverty and School Funding
The current U.S. economy continues to improve, but there is one area that is still feeling the squeeze from the recession years: K-12 public school funding. ... -
Teachers: 8 Tips for Dealing with Problem Students
Over half of new teachers leave the field within the first 3 years. Why? Many cite the stress of dealing with disruptive and problem behavior in ... -
The Two Types of Interviews New Teachers Should Be Prepared For
It’s a good idea to prepare for interviews before you’re called for one. Being prepared for the interview creates a favorable impression on your potential employer ... -
3 Things That Barack Obama Did For P-20 Education in 2015
When Barack Obama assumed the presidency, he was confronted by a nasty set of problems in P-20 education. High student loan debt, lack of affordable early-childhood ...
