Ohio’s Special Education Reform
Nationwide, the number of students with disabilities is increasing. In the face of budget cuts and special education teacher shortages, these vulnerable children run the risk of being left behind. In Ohio, efforts are being made to ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and provide an education for all students. (more…)
Ohio Eliminates Master’s Degree Requirement for Teachers
The Value of a Master’s Degree in the Classroom
Professionals considering a career transition or current teachers who are looking to renew their professional state teaching license are no longer required to earn a master’s degree according to recent Ohio legislation. However, there is still tremendous value in earning a graduate degree for a career in the classroom. (more…)
Ohio Schools Experience Change in Student Demographics
Diversity in the Classroom
Ohio is firmly planted in the Midwest; however, the face of the state has been steadily changing in correlation with demographic shifts spurred partly by immigration. These changes can clearly be seen in Ohio classrooms. Public schools across the state are experiencing tremendous diversification as students from various countries, speaking different languages and supporting different cultural traditions have joined the classroom in search of an American education and American opportunities. (more…)
Ohio Ranks Among the Top States for Teachers
You Should Be Teaching In Ohio
“We can teach from our experience, but we cannot teach experience.” – Sasha Azevedo
The best teachers aren’t born out of an expensive degree. They are built as a result of their passion to educate and share their experiences with a new generation of students. Working professionals in search of a mid-career transition are often looking for a more fulfilling career that allows them to share their talents and experiences. Education is often viewed as a viable career option; however, barriers presented at the state level can sometimes prevent potentially great teachers from ever pursuing a career in education.
Ohio needs quality teachers who are passionate for education and have a commitment to the state’s high educational standards. If you are looking for a meaningful, flexible and well-paid career, you should be teaching in Ohio. (more…)
Connecting With Students, Parents and the Community
Beyond Your School: Principals foster school spirit, unite community through involvement
A principal’s role goes beyond school walls. Principals encourage high levels of academic achievement, maintain facility operations, enforce discipline and foster effective communication between faculty and parents. Principals establish a positive school culture that promotes relationships between students, parents, faculty and the community as a whole. And, building solid relationships serves to promote an effective learning environment. (more…)
DREAMer Deportation Waivers Spur Demand for ESL Teachers
Young immigrants seek American education
As of late this summer, young adults brought to the U.S. illegally as children can now apply for a two-year deportation waiver, according to Department of Homeland Security regulations. Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Arrived in the U.S. prior to age 16
- Currently under age 30
- Has lived in the U.S. for at least five continuous years
- Has earned a U.S. high school diploma or a GED, or has served in the armed forces
- Carries no significant criminal record
Candidates must provide proof of age, residency and U.S. entry date to qualify for the waiver. The applicant must submit to a biometric scan and are subject to a background check. (more…)
Plugging Into the Classroom
Introducing technology into the classroom improves student performance
Today’s generation of students are plugged in and logged on the newest tech gear. Computer programs and social networking sites are changing the way students receive and process information. Teachers must adapt to the shifting educational environment by incorporating the latest technologies into daily lesson plans to facilitate an interactive and dynamic learning environment that plugs students into their learning. (more…)
Masters in Education: New Challenges in the Classroom
Teachers face a complex learning environment, from learning disabilities to behavioral issues
Many educational systems throughout the country are creating all-inclusive learning environments that integrate students at various academic and social levels into one general classroom for a robust educational experience. Today’s teachers must prepare for the challenges of a diverse classroom to create an effective learning environment for all students at all levels of education. Teachers must know how to address the special educational needs and provide necessary support for students who have specific learning disabilities, mild to moderate mental retardation or mild to moderate behavioral disorders. (more…)
Counting Down the Top 10 Principals on Screen
Whether you loved them or loved to hate them, high school principals are some of Hollywood’s most memorable characters, and they have made a lasting impact in pop culture. Many of these audacious principals were the bane of teenagers’ existence, while others became endearing mentors to their Hollywood students. While the real world is usually nothing like the world portrayed on screen, prospective principals and school administrators can learn a great deal from these characters about how to (and how not to) lead a school. Take a look at this top 10 list of Hollywood’s most famous and infamous on-screen principals and see where you fit. (more…)
Move Out of the Classroom by Earning a Masters in Education Online
Advanced degree qualifies teachers for administration careers
Education in America is at a turning point. As the global economy continues to grow, many foreign countries are outperforming and outpacing American students in the classroom. The United States’ recent ranking of “average” in an international education ranking report released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development highlights the urgency of moving the U.S.’s educational system forward. As states set higher education standards for students, the demand for highly qualified and educated administrators to lead these efforts continues to increase in school systems across the country. (more…)