Washington, DC – 8/12/14 – The Missouri legislature has authorized the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) to provide certification for educators in grades 1-6, effective August 28, 2014. The new authorization expands ABCTE’s service in the state of Missouri. Currently, ABCTE provides Missouri teacher certification in the following areas: Biology (9-12), Chemistry […]
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats May 7, National Teacher’s Day, is a very special day in the United States. While there are many holidays that a teacher can celebrate in the classroom to engage with students’ creativity, this is one that celebrates […]
(April 18, 2013) Students often cringe when they hear the word “poetry,” but a well-planned poetry lesson can engage and inspire appreciation of the written word, refresh the spirit and expand the mind. Poetry is, after all, “food for the soul,” and neuroscience shows us that poetry and wordplay excite neurological activity, helping people process […]
Many companies and organizations are holding contests to encourage innovation in math and science education. These contest provide an excellent chance for classroom brainstorming and for teachers to exercise their skills and creative spark. Some current contests include the following: The Afterschool Alliance is sponsoring the STEM Impact Awards 2013. The organization is looking for extracurricular […]
(March 14) – Recently, the American Board’s Chief Operating Officer, Albert Chen, sat down to explain the organization’s new motto: “Your Community. Your Teachers.” Below are his thoughts on how the American Board helps to build communities by recruiting quality teachers. A mission statement is meant to reflect the specific, unique goals of an organization, […]
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