Category: Teaching

What You Might Have Missed in July–What’s up in August

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Here are the most-read posts last month:

Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: (more…)

How to Start Your Teaching Career: A Clear Guide to Becoming a Teacher

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For career changers, college students nearing graduation, and aspiring teachers drawn to meaningful work, the teaching profession can look like a clear way to make a difference. The hard part is that a career in education brings real tradeoffs alongside the rewards: daily responsibility for students, constant decision-making, and a role that doesn’t end when the school day does. Early choices, such as where to teach, what age group to serve, and how to shape long-term educational career paths, can open doors or create friction. Clarity on teaching motivation makes every next decision easier.

Jenny Wise, idea maker behind Special Home Educator and Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, can help with that:

Map Your Path From Degree to Teacher License

This process helps you go from “I want to teach” to a clear, workable route through education degree requirements, teacher certification requirements, and a realistic grade and subject focus. For general readers, it reduces guesswork and helps you avoid detours that cost time and money. (more…)

Need a New Job? Update Your Resume

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Summer break offers more than just sunshine and recovery time—it’s one of the busiest and most strategic windows for teachers looking to make a move. School districts finalize budgets, post new openings, and hire for the upcoming year. Whether you seek better pay, a different grade level, a more supportive environment, a shorter commute, or a fresh start in a new district or state, the coming weeks are your prime opportunity to stand out before the fall rush begins.

Finding a new job requires networking with colleagues, searching job boards, checking out local schools, but starts with a good resume. So that’s where we’ll start: