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A teacher works one on one with a student with a globe, a microscope, and vials in front of them.
September 13, 2019
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Educators who teach children with moderate disability have a rewarding job, but also face many challenges. Some classroom […]
A teacher stands at the front of a classroom engaging a group of students.
August 2, 2019
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College While a bachelor’s degree is enough to enter the teaching field, a master’s degree can lead to better […]
A teacher and a group of students stand around a table with a map of Asia and several countries' flags on the table.
July 22, 2019
Byline Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Educators who decide to specialize in curriculum and instruction take on one of the most important jobs […]
A teacher stands in the hallway of a school talking to a student.
July 18, 2019
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Recent studies have reported that a shortage of teachers is occurring, or about to occur, in states across […]
Smiling students hug their teacher in front of a chalkboard.
May 24, 2019
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College To teach elementary education in Massachusetts you must pass two sections of the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL). […]
A man sits at a table and reads a book.
May 8, 2019
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College It seems so simple. Of course, students should learn to read. That’s been understood for generations. No one […]
A group of diverse elementary school students put their arms around each other and smile.
April 12, 2019
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Children learn ideas about social justice early, especially at school. Some pick up concepts that help them better […]
Three colleagues study the same folder of documents.
April 2, 2019
The technical aspects of accounting are well-known. So are the practical steps future accountants should take to learn those skills and earn the rewards for doing so. Earn a bachelor’s […]
A closeup of a hearing aid on a young student who is reading a book.
February 25, 2019
Few jobs offer the joy that comes when you teach students with moderate disabilities. The chance to make a big impact on young lives ranks this among the most satisfying […]
A man stands in front of a chalkboard drawing of a graduate cap above his head and points to the right side of the screen.
January 16, 2019
Teachers who want to boost their career and teaching skills by earning a graduate degree are making an investment in their own future. It’s an especially smart move in Massachusetts where earning […]