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How Jason Warehouse found his calling teaching Special Ed.

How a Martial Arts Teacher Found His Place Teaching Special Ed

Written by Marc Carusiello

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Start Teaching Before You Earn Your License

If you have a bachelor’s degree, you may be able to start teaching right away with a residency license—sometimes called alternative certification or licensure.

Praxis Subject Test: Everything You Need to Know

Written by Beneisha Williams

More than 40 states require a Praxis test to measure the academic skills and content knowledge needed for teaching. Learn what you need to know from TEACH.org

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FAFSA 101

Written by Beneisha Williams

The Free Application for Federal Financial Aid—known as FAFSA—can seem pretty complicated. But filling it out means money for college. We'll help.

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Praxis Core: A definitive guide to the test | TeachNC

Written by Beneisha Williams

Many teaching programs require a passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills Test. Learn all about the test and how to prepare.

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How a Martial Arts Teacher Found His Place Teaching Special Ed

Written by Marc Carusiello

Start Teaching Before You Earn Your License

If you have a bachelor’s degree, you may be able to start teaching right away with a residency license—sometimes called alternative certification or licensure.

Praxis Subject Test: Everything You Need to Know

Written by Beneisha Williams

More than 40 states require a Praxis test to measure the academic skills and content knowledge needed for teaching. Learn what you need to know from TEACH.org