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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 —...

Think Like a Test Maker Find Patterns on the Exam
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Think Like a Test Maker | Find Patterns on the Exam

In this blog post, discover simple, repeatable patterns for cracking scenario-based questions on certification exams like the PLT and the...

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...

Mastering Semicolons on Your Grammar Exam
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Mastering Semicolons on Your Grammar Exam: Simple Rules and Test Strategies

In this blog post, we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood punctuation marks—the semicolon. Whether you’re studying for the...

Use ChatGPT to Study For Your Writing Exam
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Use ChatGPT to Study For Your Writing Exam

In this blog post, we’re diving into how to use ChatGPT and other AI tools to practice for the constructed...

What's on Praxis Core
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What's on Praxis Core?

In this blog post, we’re diving into everything you need to know about the Praxis Core, sometimes referred to as...

How to Answer Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Scenario Questions
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How to Answer Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Scenario Questions

In this blog post, we’re diving into the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam—also known in some states as...

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...

Praxis Elementary Education Exams: Difference Between 5001 and 7001
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Praxis Elementary Education Exams: Difference Between 5001 and 7001

In this blog post, we’re diving into the key differences between the Praxis Elementary Education 5001 and the Praxis Elementary...

Praxis Teaching Reading 5205 vs Foundations of Reading Test
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Praxis Teaching Reading 5205 vs Foundations of Reading Test

In this blog post, we’re diving into the differences—and the similarities—between the Foundations of Reading exam, the Praxis 5205/5206 Teaching...

A Teacher’s Guide to Classroom Supports and Test Prep
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MTSS Made Simple: A Teacher’s Guide to Classroom Supports and Test Prep

In this blog post, MTSS—short for Multi-Tiered System of Supports—is unpacked in clear, practical terms, with examples for the classroom...

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...

Answer Strategic Leadership Questions on the SLLA 6990
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How to Answer Strategic Leadership Questions on the SLLA 6990

In this blog post, we dive into Section I of the SLLA 6990 (and Praxis 5412), which focuses on Strategic...

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...