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Equity & Diversity Opinion Two Ways To Lower Your Student Loan Payments
Student loan payment reduction options can be confusing to navigate and may not work for everyone. You may want to consider working with an expert in the profession.
AAEE, October 4, 2017
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Adapting to Living Internationally
Discovering new things about yourself as you explore and learn about a new culture can be staggering and remarkable. Make the commitment to enter in as a learner and expect amazing things to happen as you grow in perspective.
AAEE, September 27, 2017
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Equity & Diversity Opinion International Transition - Building a RAFT
You have signed a contract with an international school and the excitement and anticipation is rising; along with some nervousness. The questions start running through your mind, "What was I thinking? How long am I going to be gone? What do I need to pack? Can I get Reese Peanut Butter Cups over there?" Let me set your mind at ease. Many people have gone before you and have survived and even thrived, some even staying on for several years.
AAEE, September 19, 2017
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Job Hunting Tips & Advice Opinion International Schools and Overseas Teachers
International schools have been around for well over 100 years, initially providing education in the native language and curriculum for children whose parents worked as diplomats. Today, according ICEF (International Consultants for Education and Fairs) there are over 12,000 international schools in operation around the world. The types of international schools are numerous and varied; each one representing a different demographic of students, curriculum, leadership and financing.
AAEE, September 5, 2017
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Job Hunting Tips & Advice Opinion Accepting a Teaching Position
With the current teacher crisis, chances are likely you could not only receive one teaching contract, but you could potentially receive more than one offer. Consequently, there are certain things to keep in mind when considering and ultimately, accepting a teaching position.
AAEE, August 29, 2017
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Job Hunting Tips & Advice Opinion Don't forget to FOLLOW UP
Once you make a great first impression, keep the ball rolling with effective follow-up!
AAEE, August 22, 2017
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Job Hunting Tips & Advice Opinion Two Steps for Teacher Fair Networking Strategies
Last week, you read about three effective tips (research schools and districts, prepare your resume, and dress for success) for preparing for a teacher fair/recruiting event. Now that the day has arrived, how do you maximize the experience so things turn out well in your favor? Review the following keys to successful teacher fair networking strategies and visit your career coach at your university's Career Services center for any additional questions and advice.
AAEE, August 14, 2017
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Job Hunting Tips & Advice Opinion Three Steps for Teacher Fair Preparation
Even though teacher fairs typically happen around February or March of each year, it is helpful to consider way for making the most out of a teacher fair by preparing for this important networking event ahead of time. Review the following keys to successful teacher fair preparation and visit your career coach at your university's Career Services center for any additional questions and advice.
AAEE, August 1, 2017
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Teacher Preparation Opinion Top 10 Reasons to Become a Teacher
On average a teacher affects 3,000 children over the course of their career. That's 3,000 lives, 3,000 smiling faces, 3,000 minds. In school kids learn so much more than math or reading.
AAEE, July 18, 2017
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Increase Your Marketability
On average, each school hires no more than 1 art teacher, that does not leave a lot of openings for hirable positions. The number of limited-English speakers in the state has grown by nearly 50 percent in the last decade with about 1 in 5 students struggling with the language. But in that same time, Texas had a dramatic 20 percent drop in the number of educators working in bilingual and ESL classes.
AAEE, July 11, 2017
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3 min read
Job Hunting Tips & Advice Opinion 7 Musts for a Great Interview
Remember, all interviews are not created equal. This is especially true for a teaching interview. While there is no one way to say exactly how your interview will go, we've got some tips from top Human Resources personnel, Principals and teachers to help you ace your interview and stand out as a top candidate.
AAEE, July 5, 2017
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Teacher Preparation Opinion It's Time to Get Cultured
By living and teaching abroad, there will be new sites to see and new people to meet, each one having an impact on your growth and wellbeing in their own special way. Your first time trying to navigate a new city surrounded by people who don't speak your language, might just help you relate a bit better to that EAL student you have been struggling to reach. Allowing yourself to grow will allow you to share your experiences with your students.
AAEE, June 27, 2017
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Teacher Preparation At One Houston School, Teaching Job Candidates Must 'Escape the Interview'
The school mimicked the popular adventure game, Escape the Room, as part of its hiring process to gauge candidates' collaboration skills and creativity.
Madeline Will, June 22, 2017
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Equity & Diversity Opinion A Teacher's First Year: Support, Reflection and Deep Breaths
"I was a brand new teacher starting in a new curriculum, a new country, and in a challenging school as the cherry on top. It was a scary and risky move, but I wouldn't change it for the world."
AAEE, June 20, 2017
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4 min read
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