Every few years the American Federation of Teachers releases a Teacher Salary Trends report about teacher salaries across the United States. This information helps teachers decide where to teach and how much they should earn. The latest report indicated that the average teacher salary was $47,602. The Federation indicated that unfortunately, teachers are struggling to find housing in their areas that they can afford on their salaries. As more teachers pursue additional education after receiving their bachelor’s degree, their student loan debt increases dramatically. New teachers may not start at an average teacher salary and could therefore struggle even more than veteran teachers, who may have higher salaries. Read the rest of this entry »

Still stuck in the same position you had a few years ago?
Perhaps it’s time to consider further education or training. In today’s job market, the competition is fierce. Applicants are more qualified and better educated than their counterparts of only a few years ago. Many times, the only way to compete is to gain additional training or specialization in your field. Building skills can enhance your marketability to employers.
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It’s never too early to start thinking about next summer. Summer internships have become increasingly competitive since more and more students have abandoned mowing lawns in favor of career-enhancing summer positions. And the more prestigious the internship, the earlier the deadline.
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Welcome to the Graduate School Information Exam. Do not open your test booklets until the instructor signals it is okay to do so. Please mark your answer sheet with a No. 2 pencil, and do not make any stray marks outside the circle. You’ll have 30 minutes to complete Section One. Begin.
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Looking for a teaching job? Many states are reporting a shortage of teachers this year. So the question isn’t whether or not there are jobs available, it’s where to go to find them.
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