Teachers
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A Day in the Life of a Teacher
What do teachers do in the classroom? That question seems simple enough, but teachers do a lot more than you may have observed in your ... -
How to inspire students to make positive change
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest ... -
2 Quick Fixes for Easy Lesson Planning
Creating and writing lesson plans are activities common to basic teacher education courses. Before entering a classroom, young educators are taught how to meticulously ... -
How Teachers Can Dramatically Impact America’s Future
In the age of globalization, education—particularly in mathematics and science—has become critical to ensuring America’s role as a leader on the worldwide stage. Americans ... -
6 Reasons to Respect Teaching as a Profession
According to Webster’s Dictionary, a profession is defined as “a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation.” Ballantine and Spade ... -
5 Professional Commitments You Need to Make as a Teacher
To be a professional, you must act, think, and present yourself like a professional should. Here are five professional commitments that are essential for ... -
Merit Pay in K-12 Education: What’s the Big Debate Over??
One hotly contested issue is compensating teachers through merit pay. The philosophy behind merit pay is to reward teachers who produce better results in ... -
If You Want to Be a Teacher, You Have to Know This (Part II)
If you’re looking to become a teacher, you should probably know about the InTASC standards. The Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) ... -
Teaching Kids about Standing up for the Underdog
By Annie Fox **Editor’s note – These tips are applicable to teachers too, as educators face the challenges of teaching kindness in K-12 classrooms** ... -
For Aspiring Teachers Only: Can You Find a Job After Graduation?
You’ve taken the classes, decided which subjects and grade levels you want to specialize in, have an idea as to which school settings you ...
