More than 17,000 teachers have used American Board’s online teacher program to become full-time teachers in their state. Below is Jim Jaycox’s story, as told by him. He currently teaches special education in Florida, after earning his certification through American Board. Jim Jaycox “Prior to teaching, I had a career in retail management. I enjoyed my…
The post The Answers to Your Classroom Management Problems appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As educators, we strive to create an environment where every student feels supported, engaged, and motivated. But let’s face it: achieving that ideal classroom setting can often feel like a puzzle with missing pieces. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher facing…
Introduction to Market Making Bots Cryptocurrency markets are characterized by their high volatility and liquidity challenges. In such a dynamic environment, market-making bots play a crucial role in providing liquidity and maintaining orderliness within the market. These automated trading algorithms are designed to continuously buy and sell assets, ensuring that there are always willing buyers…
Do your Mondays look just like your Wednesdays? Are you looking for a strategy to get you and your students out of the everyday slump? Welcome to the world of energy breaks—a powerful tool that can breathe new life into your daily classroom routine! In this article, we’ll explore how incorporating energy breaks into your…
The LEGO Movie. Scooby Doo. Wonder Woman.If we could package THAT into a lesson, it’d probably make it more engaging, right?How about free pre-made lesson plans that incorporate those movies and TV shows? (And they’re not illegal to show in class???)You have to check out The Achievery, a free digital learning platform designed to spark curiosity…
Involving students in classroom responsibilities isn’t just about easing the teacher’s workload (although that’s a nice perk!). It’s about creating a vibrant learning environment that fosters essential skills like responsibility, collaboration, and leadership.Encouraging student participation and fostering a sense of ownership in the classroom environment can be achieved through the simple yet powerful tool of…
Tips For Improving Family Engagement Through School-Home Communication contributed by Dr. Kara Stern, SchoolStatus Head of Education Solutions Recognizing school/home communication’s profound impact on student success and well-being is crucial. We need to understand school communication as much more than disseminating information—it’s an integral pillar supporting student achievement, as fundamental as curriculum and instruction. Effective…
contributed by Dr. Zak Cohen From Mistakes to Mastery: A Roadmap for Developing Mistake-Literate Learners In 2009, President Obama spoke to a group of students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. As someone who had readily and unabashedly admitted to his mistakes as a youth and how these missteps informed the adult he had…
Hello friends! Here are notes and detailed explanations for questions and answers to the NBME internal medicine Form 5 practice exam. Hope this helps and good luck! Check out the answers and explanations for NBME internal medicine Form 6 practice exam here and NBME internal medicine Form 4 here. Valvular insufficiency of deep veins occurs…
Across the country, schools face a significant shortfall in qualified STEM teachers. According to the U.S. Department of Education, more than half of states report a deficit in STEM teachers. This shortage is more pronounced in high-need, low-income schools. Below we’ll share key data points about this critical shortage; explaining why it’s more important than…