What Every Job-Seeker Should Know About District, Independent, and Charter Schools
To understand which school you want to apply to, you must have a good understanding of the different school types that exist in the US.
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Always Be Recruiting: How to Keep New Hires Engaged
A lot can happen between now and that first day of work and you want to be as proactive as possible about systematizing your process for keeping new hires engaged and excited about joining your team.
Three Critical Tips Before Taking the edTPA
We interviewed teachers who had recently passed the edTPA, along with some actual edTPA graders, and asked them to share the three most important things they wish they’d known.
edTPA Uncovered: Sample Submissions that Passed (5 examples)
Since 2014, an increasing number of states are requiring teachers to pass the edTPA, a subject-specific performance assessment, for initial certification. We reached out to our candidates and asked for sample submissions.
How to Identify and Manage Student Trauma in the Classroom
To drive student success, it is important for teachers to recognize and manage trauma that causes students to fall behind socially, emotionally, and academically. This article helps you understand what trauma is, how to identify students affected, and manage it.
Teacher Interview Process: What To Expect From Hiring Schools
This article describes the typical interview process for teachers seeking a new job at a Pre-K to 12 school: what to expect and how to successfully get a teaching job offer.
Lessons Learned as a 1st Year NYC Teacher
2nd year NYC DOE, charter, and private school teachers reflect on what they learned, what they could've improved on, and what they wish they knew in their first year of teaching.
Classroom Management 101
NYC DOE Model Teacher, 9-year teaching veteran, and CEO Melanie Smith gives tips and best practices on managing a crazy classroom.