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Teach Because You Love It

My name is Autumn, and I have been teaching second grade for six years. In this short time, I have seen many of my fellow teachers leave the profession to find new jobs. I began to wonder why teachers leave after the first year or two of teaching and what can be done about it. This blog will explore why people go into education and how they lose interest and get discouraged. I will also discuss how to know if teaching is for you before you make the long commitment involved in becoming certified to teach. Teachers need to help each other through the stresses and complications of their jobs. I hope to do just that.

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How Private Schools Shape Student Growth and Success

Posted on January 20, 2025

When it comes to nurturing young minds, private schools often stand out for their unique approach to education. By focusing on tailored learning experiences, encouraging diverse interests, and fostering community engagement, private schools create environments where students can thrive academically and personally. Here’s how private schools help shape student growth and success.   Personalized Attention for Every Student One advantage of private education is the emphasis on smaller class sizes, which allows personalized attention. [Read More]

The Benefits Of Distance Learning Services

Posted on January 11, 2022

Distance learning has become a popular education solution in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic. However, learners enjoyed the unique benefits of distance learning services long before the pandemic. Flexibility, affordability, and convenience are leading reasons people choose distance learning programs. Continue reading to discover the critical benefits of distance learning services.   Enhanced Flexibility  One of the unique benefits of distance learning services is flexibility. Essentially, it is possible to adapt your learning needs based on your schedule. [Read More]

Five Focus Topics For High School SEL Lessons

Posted on August 26, 2021

When you try to teach a student social-emotional learning (SEL), you are faced with a conundrum. Which social-emotional concerns are most important? When you learn to focus your lesson plans on specific concepts, your plans will be much more focused on topics that are important to the student. You can provide specific examples, and students will see the lessons resonating within them. These are some of the SEL-based topics high school students may benefit from. [Read More]

What To Know Before Planning Your Child's Gap Year Summer Abroad

Posted on February 22, 2021

Many graduating seniors look forward to high school gap year study abroad or semester at sea programs. These options can be held in Europe or in various parts of the world. If you are planning on your child's gap year summer abroad program, there are a few things you need to know before you start planning. Type of Program There are several types of programs to choose from when you are considering a high school gap year study abroad for your student. [Read More]