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Expect Increased Late Summer Hirings

Posted on June 29, 2011 by admin

Have patience in finding your teacher job. This Education Week’s article tells us that districts are in the process of cutting and finalizing their budgets. It can be inferred that there will be more late summer hirings than in years’ … Continue reading →

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The 101 on Attending a Teacher Job Fair

Posted on April 21, 2011 by hougan

Hundreds of aspiring, beginning, and RIF’d teachers attended a local teacher job fair.  There was a line of teachers that streched around the block to enter this job fair.  It was record attendance!  “Hiring” principals were ready to greet each perspective candidate … Continue reading →

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Win Your Free Copy of Road to Teaching: A Guide to Teacher Training, Student Teaching, and Finding a Job

Posted on March 6, 2011 by admin

Goodreads Book Giveaway Road to Teaching by Eric Hougan Giveaway ends April 15, 2011. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win

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Teacher Interview Question: How can Assessment Improve Student Learning?

Posted on March 3, 2011 by admin

When the cook tastes the soup, that’s formative; when the guests taste the soup, that’s summative. Stake, R. cited in Earl, L. 2004. Assessment As Learning: Using classroom achievement to Maximize Student Learning. Experts in Assessment. Corwin Press Inc. Thousand … Continue reading →

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How would you attract top teachers?

Posted on September 24, 2010 by hougan

The McKinsey & Company released a report titled “Closing the talent gap: Attracting and retaining top-third graduates to careers in teaching.”  I’ll summarize the findings of the report: The most effective factor in an effective school is the teacher – Duh. … Continue reading →

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Job Seeker Alert – Lowered Price of Book

Posted on April 8, 2010 by admin

In recent weeks the number of visitors and their emails have been flowing in.  Mostly these are aspiring teachers and job seekers, preparing for an interview or looking for strategies to land a teacher job.  Of course, the teacher interview … Continue reading →

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Customer Reviews of Road to Teaching Book

Posted on July 30, 2009 by hougan

So Simple Sooo Helpful WOW, September 29, 2008 By Eileen (Albuquerque) This book is a must have!! I always read reviews and consider what the reader says, well please believe me, When I say get the book. It is so simple to … Continue reading →

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Teacher Interview Question – Tell Me About Yourself

Posted on May 27, 2009 by admin

Stop and think before you answer this question.  The interviewers really don’t want to hear your life story or the names of all your 20 cats.  Rather what they are listening for is how well you will fit into the school, work … Continue reading →

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Read Road to Teaching in e-Book Version

Posted on November 3, 2008 by hougan

Now, aspiring and student teachers can order Road to Teaching as an e-book, SAVING close to 40%! Preview my book at Lulu.com for free.  Learn how to differentiate yourself in your teacher preparation classes, create a positive relationship with your … Continue reading →

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Read Road to Teaching in e-Book Version

Posted on November 3, 2008 by admin

Now, aspiring and student teachers can order Road to Teaching as an e-book, SAVING close to 40%! Preview my book at Lulu.com for free.  Learn how to differentiate yourself in your teacher preparation classes, create a positive relationship with your … Continue reading →

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