Praxis Core Reading 5713: Passage Strategy
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Praxis Core Reading 5713: Passage Strategy

There is no silver bullet for the Praxis Coreeading exam, but there is a smarter strategy. Learn how to tackle main idea questions and double passages with proven techniques that help you read less and score more.

Praxis 5003 & 7003 Math: Strategies to Pass Your Exam
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Praxis 5003 & 7003 Math: Strategies to Pass Your Exam

Math anxiety is real, but the elementary math certification exam is beatable with the right strategy. This post breaks down the three major skill categories on the 503 and 703 tests, shows you how to work backwards from your answer choices, and walks through real sample questions so you know exactly what to expect on test day.

What to Say in a Teacher Interview (Word-for-Word)
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What to Say in a Teacher Interview (Word-for-Word)

New teacher interviewing soon? Learn the four talking points, classroom management, academic standards, differentiated instruction, and data-driven decisions, that principals want to hear, plus how to phrase them naturally so you don't sound rehearsed.

Better Classroom Questions: Wait Time, Rigor & No Call Outs
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Better Classroom Questions: Wait Time, Rigor & No Call Outs

A first-year teacher shares the classroom observation feedback that changed her approach to questioning for good: eliminating unison responses, raising the rigor of her questions, and giving students real wait time to think before answering.

Teacher Interview Checklist
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Teacher Interview Checklist: Tips to Nail Your Interview

Heading into a teacher interview? Kathleen Jasper shares a simple three-step checklist covering how to research the school, connect your content area to reading goals, and ask the one closing question every principal remembers.

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How to Establish Classroom Routines and Procedures for a Better Classroom

Learn how to build classroom routines and procedures that stick, from identifying key routines to modeling, practicing, and reinforcing them so your classroom runs smoothly all year.

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Teacher Interview Tips: Ace Your Interview

Getting ready for a teacher interview can feel overwhelming, but walking in with the right preparation makes all the difference. In this post, Kathleen Jasper shares three essential tips every teacher candidate should know before interview day: how to present a solid classroom management plan, how to talk confidently about supporting struggling students through differentiated instruction, and why staying positive — even when discussing a difficult work experience — can make or break your chances of getting hired. Whether you are a first-time teacher or a seasoned educator making a school change, these strategies will help you answer the questions principals care about most.

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Best Questions to Ask at the End of Your Interview

In this blog post, we are breaking down one of the most overlooked moments in a teacher interview: the end....

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Teacher Interview Prep: Three Secrets to Getting Hired

In this blog post, you will learn exactly what school principals evaluate during teacher job interviews — and what you...

Teacher Certification Journey
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Teacher Certification Journey

In this blog post, the focus is on the messy, beautiful, and often overwhelming journey of becoming a teacher —...

How to Engage Your Most Challenging Students
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How to Engage Your Most Challenging Students

In this blog post, we’re diving into one of the most common challenges teachers face — classroom management. Whether you’re...

Praxis Retake Strategy From Fail to Pass
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Praxis Retake Strategy: From Fail to Pass

In this blog post, we’re going to tackle a common but stressful situation: failing your teacher certification exam. If this...

Understanding Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
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Understanding Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

In this blog post, we’ll break down exactly what Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are, what they are not, and how...

Establishing Effective Routines and Procedures for a Successful School Year
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Establishing Effective Routines and Procedures for a Successful School Year

In this blog post, we explore one of the most critical aspects of classroom management: routines and procedures. The start...