In our last politics post we looked at where the candidates stood on 4 major issues in education: Common Core, School Choice, No Child Left Behind, and Vouchers. Since that last report there have … [Read more...]
Sweepstakes: Could a Few Simple Entries Sweep Mega-Dollars Into Your Wallet?
Reposted To Win You Money: Perhaps you know the perils of gambling and therefore avoid it, but did you know there are over 55 million people who regularly enter sweepstakes each year? Some even make … [Read more...]
Who Will Teach? Part 3
What will 2016 have in store for current teachers and for those hoping to become one? If you read my last two posts, you might not be feeling optimistic for either party, but don’t despair. Giving … [Read more...]
Extra Work = Higher Quality of Life
Let’s talk about extra money; a subject many of us teachers are instantly interested in. I teach outside of the middle school I am employed by. I don’t necessarily make any money off of it, but I do … [Read more...]
New Year’s Resolutions: Get Paid To Get Fit In 2016
Reposted to help you achieve a healthy and prosperous 2016: Perhaps you’ve read TeacherCents’ recent post on being prepared for emergencies, and the section of the article that includes ideas on … [Read more...]
Who Will Teach? Part 2
In part one, we began our investigation into the looming crisis facing the education system in America. For those who did not get to read part 1, here is a brief summary of what is happening: Massive … [Read more...]
The Deal Finder: One Scan Away From Savings
Reposted To Help Save You Money: A few years ago, while out shopping, I kept seeing some little black squiggly boxes. I would also see people taking out their phones and aiming them at them. I thought … [Read more...]
Who Will Teach? Part 1
The reasons for becoming a teacher in the past were numerous. For some, it was the heart-felt desire to make the world a better place by helping children learn. For others it was simply a sound career … [Read more...]
The Deal Finder: No More Cutting Coupons
Reposted To Help Save You Money: “Do you have any coupons or promo codes for my kid’s school pictures?” “Do you know the best price for Christmas Cards?” I get questions like these a lot. Although I … [Read more...]
Attention Teachers: Give Yourself a Gift This Holiday and Save Some Money
Just a few days left until Christmas! Ok, maybe more like a few weeks until Christmas, but how many of you have been eyeing your calendar and joyfully crossing off the days until recess? Be honest, … [Read more...]
