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...]
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 2016 Presidential Candidates Views on Education: Part 1
Updated Post: In a short time we will be casting our vote for the next President of the United States of America. By now, we are probably quite familiar with where the current contenders stand on … [Read more...]
Myths and Facts About Teachers
It always seems that teachers are the unsung heroes, fighting to receive appropriate pay and respect for their profession in society. The current political and economic climate has forced may … [Read more...]
Money Talks: Having Early Discussions With Your Students or Children About Money Yields Rewards
Yes, there are issues! It is an understatement to say graduating students are facing a lot of challenges today. They might be a bundle of nerves as they walk down the aisles to get their diplomas, and … [Read more...]
Teachers, What Are Your Thoughts on Scholastic’s Recent Survey Findings?
Scholastic recently conducted a survey with each States Teacher of The Year candidates. The survey sought to answer the following questions: How would teachers prioritize education funding? What … [Read more...]
Which State Is The Best For Teachers?
As this year closes out, perhaps it is time to think about how well you like your environment and if you intend to remain there as a teacher into retirement. Whether you decide to stay put or … [Read more...]
Teachers: Do You Invest In Emergency and Personal Safety Preparedness?
North Jersey Media Group shared an article a couple of months ago on how two schools in the U.S., one in Wyoming and one in New Jersey, were the first schools to start pilot programs to test out the … [Read more...]
Profile of a Sustainable Teacher: Part 3
Nick: I’d like to continue the conversation about sustainability in the teaching profession by discussing time crunch and salaries. Technically, all full-time professions work forty hours a … [Read more...]
Profile of a Sustainable Teacher: Part 2
I’d like to continue my conversation with veteran teacher David Farkas. We have been discussing the sustainability of teaching as a career. In Part 1, we had just started talking about teacher … [Read more...]
