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Becoming A Teacher

Attention all veterans! If you’re leaving the military, consider teaching as your next impactful mission, because education wants you!

July 31, 2023 · Scott Fikes

Becoming A Teacher

You’ve been in a leadership position your entire coaching career. Yet, if it’s time to transition, you don’t need to venture far from your c…

June 7, 2023 · Scott Fikes

Teaching Jobs

How much you can expect to make as a teacher or support staff member in Texas depends on a number of factors, from the grade level you teach…

May 15, 2023 · Scott Fikes

Becoming A Teacher

If you’re contemplating a career move that would mean enriching the education of Texas students, one of the first questions you’ve likely th…

March 31, 2023 · Scott Fikes

Becoming A Teacher

Special education teachers play an important role in ensuring every child receives a high-quality education. Although they typically work wi…

November 28, 2022 · Scott Fikes

Teaching Jobs

As a first-year elementary special education teacher, you have many wonderful memories … and challenges … that lie ahead.

September 8, 2022 · Scott Fikes

Becoming A Teacher

The Texas State Board of Education has rejected adding the edTPA to the list of requirements that aspiring teachers must meet to earn certif…

July 7, 2022 · Scott Fikes

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