At American Board, we love to highlight the great work of our teacher graduates. Today, we’re highlighting the importance of male teachers by sharing the insights of one of our male graduates. Arkansas teacher Jeff Haigwood used American Board’s online certification program to launch his teaching career. Below is Jeff’s story, as told by him….
LEXINGTON, Neb. — Naidid Aguilera was feeling stuck. Stuck at her job at a Tyson meatpacking plant. Stuck in a central Nebraska town after emigrating from Mexico roughly 15 years earlier with her husband. Instead of working in her dream role as an elementary school teacher, she spent her days hauling cow organs for inspection. …
I’m continuing with my mid-year “Best” list posts… Nine years ago I began publishing a regular Classroom Instruction Resources Of The Week post. You can see all my “Best” lists on instructional strategies here. Here are my choices from the past few months: THE BEST RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ABOUT COGNITIVE LOAD THEORY THE BEST – &…
(I’m republishing posts on my My All-Time Favorite Posts list. This one appeared in 2017. You can see them all here) Learning The Language over at Education Week has just posted about a new study on grit and English Language Learners (you can access the full study here). Here’s an excerpt from their summary of…
I’m fairly active on Pinterest and, in fact, have curated 25,000 resources there that I haven’t shared on this blog. I thought readers might find it useful if I began sharing a handful of my most recent “pins” each week (I’m not sure if you can see them through an RSS Reader – you…
College Board President Will Oversee FAFSA Launch Katherine Knott Fri, 06/14/2024 – 03:01 PM Jeremy Singer, a familiar face in higher-ed circles, will lead the department’s strategy on the 2025–26 aid application. Byline(s) Katherine Knott College Board President Will Oversee FAFSA Launch Katherine Knott Fri, 06/14/2024 – 03:01 PM Jeremy Singer, a familiar face in higher-ed…
Bad-Faith Counteroffers Sarah Bray Fri, 06/14/2024 – 03:00 PM Black and other minoritized faculty don’t receive equitable ones if they receive them at all, which harms both them and their Institutions, writes Jasmine L. Harris. Byline(s) Jasmine L. Harris Bad-Faith Counteroffers Sarah Bray Fri, 06/14/2024 – 03:00 PM Black and other minoritized faculty don’t receive equitable…
Ви можете навчитися усьому. You can learn anything! Читайте українською (Read in Ukrainian). We are excited to announce that Khan Academy is now available in Ukrainian. Start learning in Ukrainian Learning is still disrupted in Ukraine. For the past 2 years, more than 5.3 million children faced barriers to accessing education including school closures, online…
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Financial literacy is a crucial life skill, but traditional courses can feel one-size-fits-all. What if you could tailor financial education to your students’ specific needs? Khan Academy’s free Financial Literacy course makes it possible! This course is designed for anyone, regardless of age or background. Whether your students are just starting high school, planning for…