‘Education’ Archives
Schools Are Where Stimulus Saved Jobs, New Data Show »
The best symbol of the $787 billion federal stimulus program turns out not to be a construction worker in a hard hat, but rather a classroom teacher saved from a layoff. Read this article
How to Become a Teacher »
We all remember our favorite teachers--and our least favorite. For better or worse, teachers have a profound and lasting influence on their students. If you've thought about becoming a teacher, you need to think beyond the basic requirements of the job, to how you can become one of the outstanding teachers who will be remembered positively by year [...]
How To Become a Secondary School Teacher »
Junior high school and high school teachers are in great demand all across the country. There is a particular need for math and science teachers. Many American students are not receiving an optimal education. Classes are often overcrowded because the teacher to student ratio is so small. But there is something you can do about this right now. If [...]
How To Become a Preschool Teacher »
Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelors degree and completion of an approved teacher education program. Many States offer alternative licensing programs to attract people into teaching, especially for hard-to-fill positions. Job prospects should be favorable; opportunities will vary by geographic area and [...]
How to Become a Teaching Assistant »
Just like doctors and lawyers, teachers are busy professionals who can use some help. While requirements vary by state, employers of teaching assistants increasingly favor candidates with college training. People with teacher assistant/aide education degrees can work in all levels of school education. An associate teacher assistant/aide education [...]
Hate Your Boss? Five Careers to Help You Escape »
Are you fed up with your boss and ready to tell him or her to "take this job and shove it?" Join the club. Recent studies indicate that at least 60 percent of workers are unhappy with their current jobs. And according to the Well-Being Index created by Gallup and Healthways, Inc., people who are unhappy at work take more sick days than people who [...]
How to Become a Teacher »
Teachers make more than a salary--they make a difference in their students' lives. The satisfaction of sharing knowledge and mentoring students has called countless teachers to the field. And in coming years, teachers can expect to hear the call of career opportunity too. "Baby boom" teachers are set to retire just as student enrollment soars, [...]
Dismal Graduation Rates Pose Trouble for Nation »
If education is indeed the key to success, a frightening number of American children are being locked out from bright futures. "Cities in Crisis," a report released this week on U.S. high school graduation rates, found that nationwide, only 69.9 percent of students are earning diplomas on time. In an era when jobs increasingly demand [...]
What Is Continuing Education, and Why Should I »
Continuing education is a wide-ranging term that encompasses education outside standard high school diploma or college degree programs. Most participants in continuing education are non-traditional students--older than the typical college age group of 18 to 21. Some take courses for personal fulfillment, seeking out new interests or deepening [...]
92 Million Adult Learners Set New Traditions in Higher »
Despite being classified as non-traditional students, more than 58% of college students today are over the age of 22, and 40% study part-time. Not only are these adult learners quickly becoming the norm, they are changing higher education and financial aid policies as they go. Higher Education: More Necessary than Ever Higher education is more [...]
