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Teachers can make all the difference in the classroom and out. Stand for peace.

Teacher preparation programs (TPP) come in a variety of flavors, styles and sizes. Find your fit!

These Hispanic, Latinx and Chicanx innovators are moving our communities in the right direction.

Teachers inspire students to be exceptional. We teamed up with the College Football Playoffs to share the ultimate playbook on teacher training and certification. Touchdown!

Honor the holiday with the respect and authenticity that it deserves!

Teachers thrive with strong compensation packages!

You'll be an expert in teacher certification in no time!

There are many components of teacher compensation—do you know all of them? Take the quiz!

How will you cross the finish line to teaching? ?‍♀️

Teachers do more than deliver lessons. They shape and inspire leaders of the future.

Let's honor the LGBTQIA+ teachers who make us proud. ?️‍?

The experts have spoken! Here's what they have to say.

Joseph Schmidt is a role model of classroom empathy. Find out why.

History is all about understanding different perspectives.

Don't stand back. Step up to become part of much-needed change.

Love the environment? Help your students understand why.

Get a head start on your career in education. Find out how.

There are different ways to help you cross the finish line. Pursue your dream.

There are many ways to teacher certification. Find the right fit for you!

Teachers and #futureteachers deserve resources to thrive in the classroom!

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Teachers Have Better Work Stories 🤓

Teachers get to be creative. Teachers get to be innovative. Teachers change lives every day by taking their unique skills, background and passions to work. It's no wonder they have the best stories. Want to know what zombie outbreaks have to do with sixth period? Watch the video, and don't forget to share your own #betterworkstories.

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Become a Teacher... Today!

Want to know how to become a certified teacher? We're giving you a crash course! 🙇🏽‍♂️📚

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Become a Certified Teacher!

Every state sets its own requirements for acquiring and renewing professional teaching licenses. We're laying it all out for you so you don't need a lil of this later 💆‍♀️

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Have You Applied Yet?

We've got a new series coming your way! We're highlighting 9 reasons to apply to a teacher preparation program yesterday. First up: deadlines are approaching soon so you better hurry!

Some programs have rolling deadlines so you've got some time...

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Crafting Your Purpose Statement

Creating a statement of purpose is an important step when you're applying to a teacher preparation program.
How do you write an essay that makes your application stand out? We're sharing a few tips and tricks to make YOU stand out.

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Get a Stellar Letter of Recommendation

Interested in getting a letter of recommendation? We're sharing tips and tricks on how to ask and how to receive! 

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Build Your Classroom Library and Create Allies

Casey tells us the best way to create an inclusive classroom is to build your library to include books featuring characters from a range of cultures, abilities, and differences. Casey was able to fundraise for an “Inclusive Classrooms Through Literacy” project and bring new, inclusive books to her school. Read her story in celebration of #PrideMonth. 

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Leading by Example w/ Turner Cooper

"As a teacher, I try to show up as my whole self because I want to make sure my actions and/or inactions don't stop my students from self-actualizing." - Turner Cooper.

Read how he leads by example in his classroom in celebration of Pride Month!

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How to Spark Creativity

Curiosity plays a critical role student success. Watch how Ramsey Musallam, a chemistry teacher, inspires his students to ask questions and arrive at answers on their own. And yeah, he blows things up too!

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The Strength to Come Out

When Maria first became a teacher, she didn’t tell her coworkers that she identifies as a lesbian. Things have certainly changed since then! #PrideMonth

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Creating an Inclusive Classroom

Educator Andrew Deacon believes being a teacher means setting students up to be socially responsible citizens of the world. And there's a lot more where that came from! How do you teach your students how to be socially responsible citizens?

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Become an Ally During Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

🏳️‍🌈 When inclusivity is a part of your classroom, growth happens. TEACH.org celebrates #LGBTQIA+ teachers and the inclusive communities they're building in their classrooms. We want to share their stories, their tips and the comprehensive resources we offer to support future teachers who are prepared to join them.

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Earn Your National Board Certification!

Earning your National Board Certification enables you to become the most effective teacher you can be, join accomplished network educators, and access a higher salary, more professional opportunities, and easier certification transfer between states.

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Take STEM Learning Head On!

The 100Kin10 is an organization that prepares and retains amazing STEM teachers. They have identified 100 challenges teachers face and have created an unprecedented roadmap that points the way toward transforming STEM education in America. Ready for a challenge?

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Fund Your Teacher Training

If you have a bachelor’s degree, but haven’t completed a teacher preparation program, you can explore alternative certification programs that allow you to take coursework while you work in the classroom. Explore our curated list of programs and get started. 

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Talk to a Teacher and Get Personalized Advice

Whether you’re just noodling on the idea of teaching, or ready to jump right in, we’re here to help. We’ve got decades of real world teaching experience to share. Get tips, advice, or a sense of what life in the classroom is really like.

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Time to Declare Your Major!

Already have an undergraduate degree in something that’s not education? That’s okay! If you already have a bachelor's degree, you can add an educator minor or go for a graduate degree in education.

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Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with TEACH!

Every year, Teacher Appreciation Week gives us the chance to honor educators who touch our lives and shape the future of our world. They prove that teaching is a call to action.

Learn about Kelly Villar's mission to join the Iditarod sled dog race, how teachers use lived experience in the classroom, how to have a music career in education, and why teaching is worth turning down the NFL draft.

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Looking for a Summer Internship?

The time to apply for summer internships is here. Where should you look to find the perfect fit? If you’re in college or a recent graduate, check your career center and online sites like LinkedIn, WayUp, LookSharp, Indeed and Idealist.org. Or, explore our clever ways to gain experience as a teacher this summer!

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Explore Ways to Get Out of Student Debt

Money on your mind? Learn more about various programs that can qualify you for a reduction in monthly payments or even the forgiveness of your loan balance.

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Saving For Your Masters?

If you're saving for your Masters, we've got 6 strategies to help you start saving.

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What Makes a Great Teacher?

The heart of the TeachingWorks strategy is to ensure that all teachers have the training necessary for responsible and quality teaching.

These strategies are referred to as "high-leverage practices." What practices do you embody?

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Get That $$

Most scholarship, grant and internship opportunities offer instructions for applying on their websites. Financial aid advisors are a great resource for walking you through the process.

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Apply to Urban Teachers

Why should you join Urban Teachers? The "train teachers to be highly effective educators who empower every child through learning. Our teachers become career educators committed to equity and inclusivity, ensuring every student receives a great education. We believe access to a quality education gives young people the tools to become forces of change in their communities." April 15th is the deadline, so today's the day to get started!

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How Much Does The Average Teacher Make?

Ready for a quick quiz? How much does the average teacher make? What are your assumptions about teacher compensation?

Take the quiz to find out!

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Encourage The Next Generation of Latino Teachers

Encouraging the next generation of teachers begins with encouraging teachers to explore the profession, including those of color. Time to stand up, take a stand and encourage more Latino teachers to enter the workforce. 

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Celebrate The Women Changing The Narrative

TEACH honors women who have led efforts to increase access to quality education and who have devoted their professional lives to teaching. #WomensHistoryMonth 

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Apply to Become a Teaching Fellow!

The Summer Teaching Fellowship allows diverse groups of young people to confront educational inequity by challenging themselves to teach. 

Apply by March 5th ⏰

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Free Test Prep ?

Our friends at Urban Teachers offer free test prep! What's better than free? Click the link below to get access to test prep resources.

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Celebrate Black History Month with TEACH

Why we honor black educators in our community: They are change makers. These leaders have professional wisdom and innovations during Black History Month and beyond—and their invitation to join the teaching profession. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Standardized Testing 101

Passing a standardized test is a basic requirement for teacher certification in almost all states. These tests attempt to measure an aspiring teacher’s knowledge and skills, and are used by most public schools in the United States to ensure that educators are qualified to teach.

Take a look into what it takes to become a certified teacher.

Standardized Testing 101

Save the Piggy Bank for a Rainy Day

If you're looking to fund your college education AND aspire to teach, there are many exclusive grants and scholarship to apply to.

 

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Get Your Reading On!

Pair your hot cocoa, ☕️ fuzzy socks ? and crackling fireplace ? with articles written by inspiring education experts from these amazing regions: 

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  • Houston
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Find the Perfect Fit

With our teacher preparation program explorer, you'll find exactly what you're looking for. Happy exploring!

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Gain Meaningful Experience in the Field

There are many pre-teaching internships, extracurriculars and courses to boost your career confidence.

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The Sky's the Limit

From A to Z, teaching is a career that can offer you just about anything.

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