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"We need to incorporate technology in the classroom and understand social networking trends and the way that today's student communicates. Teaching is more interactive and collaborative than it has been in the past and students want to feel like they play a part in their own education, rather than feeling like they are memorizing information and repeating it back." Suzann ...

We hate to admit it, because we personally feel that clothes shouldn't matter. In a perfect world, a person would be judged at their workplace based solely on the caliber of their work. Unfortunately, that's not how the world works. How you choose to dress each morning *reflects how you feel about your job* – that you take your position seriously, ...

The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) could have a big impact on job growth in the education sector. “The administration has made it clear that there are two primary purposes for the Recovery Act's education funds: saving and creating jobs and improving education,” says John See, associate director of public affairs for the American Federation of Teachers in Washington, an ...

In my own attempts to make ends meet, I've been doing just about anything and everything I can think of to save money or make money. Spending the last year in Boston made this not so much a lifestyle choice as a necessity. First, I had to make my money go farther: • Moved back to south Texas to cut rent ...

What do you think it takes to be a teacher today? TheApple asked the experts and a wealth of advice flooded in. From university professors, authors and classroom teachers, the following persons in the field of education recognize the importance of teachers today. What characteristics help teachers survive, thrive and teach for the long haul? Find out! Read the list now. ...

“Welcome to education.” “Deal with it!” “Didn’t they teach you in college that you need to be flexible?” ‘What do you want me to do about it?” “Wow, I wish I had it that good my first year!” So you graduated and then spent all summer looking for a job. You got your job, get to the school, and suddenly the ...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics studied career trends for teachers and have released some vital information for those who will be seeking employment as teachers. They have released favorable predictions for the job outlook for K-12 teachers, as well as information on how and why the employment of teachers will change over the next few years. The BLS has also marked ...

Don't just sit there, basking in your continued employment... Phew. You survived the culling. Or maybe your school district has managed to avoid a mass layoff. Either way, you're one of the lucky ones. Unlike so many of your friends and family, you won’t have to deal with the unemployment office or cancel your cable -- yet. But instead of ...

All too often, work and what we really love doing are two very different things. If that's your situation, a layoff can be a blessing in disguise. The blessing might be disguised as a severance package or a chance to reorient towards a more fulfilling career path. It might be a time to reconnect with family and friends or just ...

4 Ways the Stimulus Will Impact Education 1. Spend funds quickly to save and create jobs. ARRA (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) funds will be distributed quickly to states, LEAs and other entities in order to avert layoffs and create jobs. States and LEAs in turn are urged to move rapidly to develop plans for using funds, consistent with the ...

Jobs for teachers used to be constantly available, but with the current economy, more people are seeking teaching as a career alternative. Wonder which teaching professions are the most in-demand despite the economy? The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the job prospects for all teachers will grow as fast as average in line with other occupations. However, teachers willing to ...

If you're tired of hearing the words bailout and stimulus, you're not alone. The media is throwing around the number $819 billion like it's no big deal. But to teachers who work hard for every too small paycheck, it sounds like an unfathomable amount of money. The big question is, will all of this money trickle down to have an impact ...

Despite the downturn in the economy, educators have been repeatedly told that their careers are recession-proof. Proponents of this outlook site statistics about the education industry adding jobs each month and the increased demand for workers like preschool teachers, science teachers, math teachers, and bilingual teachers. But education hasn’t been immune to the recession. Teachers and school staff have been laid ...

Turn on the TV every night for the news, and you'll hear about the layoffs nationwide and how families are struggling to make ends meet. Do you know where jobs are growing instead of declining? Education. The U.S. Labor Department reported that 9,800 jobs were added in the field of education in November. So why is education thriving while the rest ...

During an economic squeeze, organizations can no longer afford to carry dead wood, even if it was tolerated during more prosperous times. If staff members have to go, it makes sense to let go of the useless ones and retain the useful ones.” Learning how not to be deadwood is such an important skill that we need to teach it to ...

Since I entered motherhood last year, it's caused me to reflect on my career. I think that career and family goals are closely intertwined. The quote that came to mind recently was something similar to a quote my dad used to say, "You can take the person out of the classroom, but you can't take the teacher out of the person." ...

5 Smart Excuses For Missing Work #1: Sickness and Injuries If you're really sick, you probably have a fever and are contagious. You may even have stomach issues and dizzy spells that make it impossible to stand up and teach. For the sake of your students' health, stay home and try to recover quickly. Don't use a sick day if you ...

Wondering what areas in the U.S. teach the most students? These ten have the largest student enrollments and also employ huge numbers of teachers. Keep reading to see if one of these districts is a place you might want to teach. h4. _Continue reading on the next page._ [page] h4. *1. New York City, NY* *Number of Schools in District:* 1205 ...

I am not a big fan of flaming the fire with more bad news, but I have to call it as I see it.  This is a horrible time to looking for a job as a teacher, regardless of your specialty/certification. I have been receiving emails from across the country about aspiring teachers having trouble landing jobs. It’s almost everywhere. The problem is ...

In an effort to maintain the transparency and accountability promised during the Presidential campaign, the Obama Administration launched Recovery.gov. The site is a searchable database of how and where tax dollars are spent as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. TheApple found the most useful part of the site is the Estimated Job Effect Flash Map of the ...