Teacher Education
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 jobs in education. Massachusetts teachers who want to work in this concentration must meet selective requirements. The state’s schools rank well by both nationwide and worldwide […]
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 a master’s degree prepares you for taking the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). Is an Online Master’s Degree Right for You? Teachers face an […]
With an online Master of Education degree program, most students can complete the requirements in about 18 months. However, self-paced, competency-based programs allow students to move faster if they wish, while also allowing them to schedule school work around professional and personal obligations. With online degree programs, the time it takes to complete a degree is […]
Massachusetts schools not only rank among the best in the U.S. but the students they produce rank among the brightest in the world. The state attracts some of the most qualified teachers in the country who admire the state’s commitment to education, higher salaries, and many job opportunities. A Massachusetts teacher enjoys an attractive job […]
It’s widely known that early education plays a critical role in how students perform in their later school years. Understanding just how crucial these early education years are is important. According to The Annie E. Casey Foundation, the annual average learning gain for students in kindergarten through second grade is higher than at any time […]
Are you a Massachusetts teacher looking to further your career by earning a master’s degree? If so, you may be considering online master’s degree courses. It makes sense. Where once time and money were barriers to earning a graduate degree, teachers can now build their coursework schedule in an online degree program around their busy professional and personal […]
In many professions, it’s easy to overstate the importance of the job. But in the case of our educators, it’s more likely that people will underestimate the importance of teachers in our society. For those who have dedicated their lives to teaching others, it’s good to reflect on the vital importance well-educated, quality teachers play in shaping […]
The population of the United States might be shifting to the South and the West, but the best paying teaching jobs continue to be in the Northeast. With the exception of California, most of the best paying teaching jobs are in the Northeast states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. While some other states like Alaska occasionally crack the top of teacher […]
There are many choices for educators looking to elevate their career by earning a master’s degree. More universities are offering graduate degrees for teachers. Sometimes it’s difficult to identify the quality schools. Merrimack College offers advantages for teachers pursuing a degree in Massachusetts. They include the following: Online Education Merrimack College offers master’s degree programs […]
Just like a person launching a career in software engineering might choose to work in high-tech areas such as Silicon Valley or Boston, teachers gain an advantage by choosing the best states for teachers. Some states have a higher demand for teachers. But most teachers focus more on the quality of the education system than the salary they […]