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Green School Supplies

With Earth Day approaching, many teachers are thinking about lesson plans, projects and activities that deliver an eco-friendly message. Purchasing green schools supplies is a great way to let students know that caring for the earth can begin in their homes and classrooms. Below are some recommendations for replacing chemical-laced products with green alternatives.

Plastic-Free School Supplies

Many school supplies are made …

Thank a Teacher Thursday: #Flipclass Edition

It’s always Teacher Appreciation Day here on Thursdays and today we’ve decided to feature a group of teachers who we’ve seen grow their PLN via multiple forms of social media including Twitter’s #edchat, their dynamic blogs and their advocacy of the Flipped Classroom Model! We’ll continue to spotlight a handful of individuals for Thank a Teacher Thursdays (#ThankaTeacher), who not …

Teacher Certificate Programs

To teach at public schools in the United States, you must obtain your teacher certificate, though each state has its own requirements for becoming a teacher. Typically, a bachelor’s degree is usually required to teach grades K-12, though a master’s degree increases your appeal and allows more potential for career advancement. There are also some programs that combine the opportunity …

Student Spotlight: Angie Cardenas | Rancho Cucamonga, CA

In the summer of 2011, I doubled up on my undergraduate courses and was finishing up last-minute preparations for my daughter’s wedding, which would take place August 26. I wanted to have my undergraduate courses completed by the wedding date, and the last thing on my mind was starting a master’s program! After working so hard in my bachelor’s program, planning …

Welcome April 2012 Cohort!

“If we all met on campus, we would all live in this area and have similar experiences. I’ve had colleagues from all walks of life, and to be in one classroom and work together every week, the diversity that we’re drawing from and experiences we bring into the classroom… you cannot replicate that on the ground.” –Anissa Fay, MAT@USC graduate
Congratulations …