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Should You Switch Grade Levels?

23Jan2016

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Help this teacher decide whether to make the switch. What are the pros and cons of teaching in elementary vs. secondary?

Teaching as a Second Career: Getting the Job

22Oct2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Are you starting your teaching career later in life? Here’s some advice for getting the job from two administrators and a teacher who’s been there.

What It’s Like to Be an Instructional Coach

1Oct2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Lately I hear more and more people describing themselves as instructional coaches, so I thought it was time to take a closer look at the work they do.

Job Interview Advice for Teachers

8Apr2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

What do principals look for when interviewing prospective teachers? Five administrators share their own personal Do’s and Don’ts of the teaching job interview.

The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Teaching Job Mid-Year

30Dec2014

by Jennifer Gonzalez

You won’t have the time other teachers normally get to prepare their classrooms, set up procedures, and plan good lessons. You’re jumping onto a fast-moving train, and it won’t stop until the year is over. Here are some tips to help you navigate the rest of the year with both your sanity and your desire to teach fully intact.