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A principal smiles at the camera while students get off a yellow school bus in the background.
July 16, 2018
If you’re passionate about education, a career as an elementary or secondary principal could be the right path for you. This career is facing severe shortages across the country. With […]
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July 16, 2018
Taking on an educational leadership position requires making a commitment to learning the techniques and tools needed for success in the complex, challenging world of education. Some of the skills […]
July 16, 2018
The number of students who qualify as ELL students (English Language Learners) has increased rapidly in the past 20 years. Between 1997 and 2009 alone, the number jumped by 51 percent, making […]
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July 16, 2018
No one understands and appreciates the value of education quite like a teacher. Educators have high standards for learning and very busy schedules. This makes it is important for teachers […]
July 16, 2018
One in five new teachers earn a master’s degree in education before entering the classroom. In Massachusetts, it’s a needed step to earn a professional license as a teacher. Massachusetts […]
A classroom full of elementary school students raising their hands as the teacher stands at the front of the classroom.
July 16, 2018
Teachers work in a challenging but deeply rewarding field. Faced with the task of improving the minds of students from kindergarten through college, educators have arguably the biggest impact on […]
July 13, 2018
The Merrimack Institute for New Teacher Support (M.I.N.T.S.) and the Competency-Based Online Teacher Education Graduate Program was proud to have hosted this day-long symposium featuring profiles in professional practice, highlighting […]
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July 11, 2018
They don’t write songs or make movies or television shows around business analysts – unless you count “Moneyball” (which most business analyst majors do). That movie makes clear what all […]
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June 4, 2018
For the past few decades, most people have associated innovation in technology with Silicon Valley. But the area that started the first wave in the digital revolution in the United […]
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May 21, 2018
Theo Epstein’s success with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs brought the possibilities of data analytics to the attention of millions of baseball fans. Then came the movie “Moneyball” […]