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Oklahoma May Receive $119 Million to Save 1,900 Teaching Jobs
05 August 2010
Oklahoma May Receive $119 Million to Save 1,900 Teaching Jobs
Teachers across the nation have been waiting with bated breath for the government to do something to save their jobs. Now, a crucial vote may make all the difference.

Education Jobs Bill Could Save 64 Teaching Jobs in Oregon
22 July 2010
Education Jobs Bill Could Save 64 Teaching Jobs in Oregon
The fate of the education jobs bill is still in the Senate’s hands, but one state is counting on those funds to make its budget balance and keep teachers on staff.

Want to Switch Careers? Look Into Teaching
24 June 2010
Want to Switch Careers? Look Into Teaching
There are many reasons to want to change a career, ranging from feeling unfulfilled to wanted to explore something new. While it is often difficult to switch careers, especially in a slowly recovering economy, one college in Virginia is offering a program to make that process easier.

Teachers learning new teaching methods
17 June 2010
Teachers learning new teaching methods
The economy has taken its toll on the teaching sector and left teachers vying to hold onto their position. However, with the economy's slow recovery, some teachers in Ohio are learning how to keep their students more engaged while in the classroom.

Fewer Teaching Positions To Be Cut For 2010-2011 School Year
03 June 2010
During the economic downturn, teaching jobs have been put on the cutting board in an effort to balance the budget books. However, a city in Missouri is optimistic about the future of their public school teachers.

Maryland Sees a Record Number of People Interested in Teaching Careers
11 May 2010
More individuals are interested in becoming teachers
While recent headlines have suggested that careers in teaching are down, this does not deter education hopefuls who are looking to make a difference. One of the motivations that many teachers possess is a desire to help their students excel in life, feeling a sense of accomplishment when one of their former pupils does well. Some individuals may see teaching careers as a selfless profession, and a desired position.

Philadelphia Offers Teaching Program for Math, Science Specialists
29 April 2010
Philadelphia is hiring teachers with expertise in math and science.
It's never too late to consider a career in teaching. A 60-year old, who majored in math in college, has found a new career as a math teacher two years after she was laid off in her old job.

Teaching Careers in New York Soar
06 April 2010
New York public schools continue to hire more teachers amid the recession.
The economic downturn has plunged the U.S. economy and shrunk employment figures by the millions. But if there's one industry that has remained strong amid the crisis, it would be education.

Some Individuals Turning to Teaching Careers as an Alternate Option
17 March 2010
Some people are turning to teaching careers as a second option
The economy has caused many individuals to rethink their career goals and focus on different industries. Many people find themselves unemployed due to their companies having to lay off workers, and because of this, some individuals are starting to look for second jobs. Many individuals are turning to careers they never would have imagined pursuing.

Teaching Careers Could be Affected by Student Performance
12 March 2010
Teachers could see their paychecks affected by how well their students do on standardized tests
Many individuals enter careers in teaching in order to make a difference in their students' lives by helping them succeed academically. The nation is currently pushing for education reform to ensure that students are receiving the best tutorials possible, enabling them to carry their knowledge throughout their lives.
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