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Broward Teachers Union Announces Early Endorsement of Dr. Barbara Sharief for Florida Senate, District 35

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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DAVIE, Fla., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Broward Teachers Union (BTU) announced their endorsement to replace outgoing Senator Lauren Book in District 35.

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  • DAVIE, Fla., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Broward Teachers Union (BTU) announced their endorsement to replace outgoing Senator Lauren Book in District 35.
  • Anna Fusco, President of the Broward Teachers Union, presented Dr. Sharief with their endorsement at the Union Hall along with the union's leadership.
  • Dr. Sharief advocated for increased compensation for teachers, administrators, and support staff to keep up with the rising cost of living.
  • The Broward Teachers Union (BTU) is a labor union representing teachers and educational support personnel in Broward County, Florida.

Brain Power Wellness Reviews Recent Retreat in Nicaragua: A Vision Made Reality

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Brain Power Wellness recently completed a successful series of events and retreats in Nicaragua, where the organization has been operating since 2016.

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  • Brain Power Wellness recently completed a successful series of events and retreats in Nicaragua, where the organization has been operating since 2016.
  • The Brain Power Wellness retreat in Nicaragua began taking root years ago when Rebecca Wheaton was living in that country; she started a GoFundMe initiative to fund her own training as a professional BPW trainer.
  • As Brain Power Wellness reviews the week’s activities, two major components were offered: working with the ANS community and the corporate family engagement through the YPO retreat.
  • Brain Power Wellness is grateful for their support and looks forward to future opportunities to expand the program in Nicaragua and beyond to help more people live healthier and happier lives.

Study.com Awarding Teacher Certification Exam Scholarships

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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b'MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Study.com announced today three scholarships for current and prospective teachers studying for teacher certification exams in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • b'MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Study.com announced today three scholarships for current and prospective teachers studying for teacher certification exams in 2021.
  • Over 30,000 teachers use Study.com every year to prep for the teacher certification exams, and the Teacher Certification Scholarship is designed to help teachers pass this important milestone during a critical nationwide teacher shortage.
  • "If we can help with barriers such as the financial costs of becoming a teacher, then we can support the stewards of the future, who are dedicated to educating the next generation.
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident and 18 years or older at the time of entry.

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow Earns National Accreditation of Alternative Certification Programs

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
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HOUSTON, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers of Tomorrow , the nation's leading alternative teacher certification provider, was recently awarded full seven-year accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) for their Texas teacher certification program.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers of Tomorrow , the nation's leading alternative teacher certification provider, was recently awarded full seven-year accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) for their Texas teacher certification program.
  • National accreditation assures the quality of professional preparation programs through a nongovernmental, nonregulatory process of self-study and peer review.
  • The AAQEP Accreditation Commission reviewed evidence collected and offered the following rationale:
    The [Teachers of Tomorrow] program presented compelling evidence that it meets all AAQEP standards.
  • "At Teachers of Tomorrow, we provide our candidates with researched-based, engaging preparation, designed to foster well-qualified educators," said Phillip Braithwaite, CEO for Teachers of Tomorrow.

Americans Faced with Ongoing Pandemic-related Unemployment Turn to Teaching for Career Options

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Friday, January 22, 2021
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While online English teaching is by no means a new way for people to make additional income from home , it's one that's increasing in popularity.

Key Points: 
  • While online English teaching is by no means a new way for people to make additional income from home , it's one that's increasing in popularity.
  • But supplementary income is just one reason people are looking to pivot their careers to the education sector.
  • Scott, a recent graduate of the Teacher Certification Program in Hawai'i, was already considering a career change before the onset of the pandemic.
  • Dave Frey, CEO of Teach Away, offers: "People turning to teaching as a career option during times of crisis is not uncommon.

Teachers of Tomorrow Acquires SimpleK12

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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HOUSTON, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers of Tomorrow, the nation's leading alternative teacher certification provider, announced today that it has acquired SimpleK12, an award-winning professional development platform for educators.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers of Tomorrow, the nation's leading alternative teacher certification provider, announced today that it has acquired SimpleK12, an award-winning professional development platform for educators.
  • "The acquisition of SimpleK12 is consistent with our broader vision to accelerate growth, expand geographically, and add scale to our platform," said Phillip Braithwaite, Chief Executive Officer for Teachers of Tomorrow.
  • Together, Teachers of Tomorrow and SimpleK12 provides support across the entire teacher lifecycle, from pre-certification training to ongoing development in the classroom.
  • Teachers of Tomorrow will continue to seek investments and partnerships that will extend the platform's coverage of the educator ecosystem, providing more holistic support for teachers across the nation.

Region One ESC and Rural Schools Innovation Zone Launch National Board Teacher Certification Pre-Candidacy Support Together with BloomBoard

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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EDINBURG, Texas, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In partnership with BloomBoard, Region One Education Service Center (ESC) and Rural Schools Innovation Zone (RSIZ) have engaged teachers with coaching and competency-based support to prepare their candidacy for National Board certification.

Key Points: 
  • EDINBURG, Texas, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In partnership with BloomBoard, Region One Education Service Center (ESC) and Rural Schools Innovation Zone (RSIZ) have engaged teachers with coaching and competency-based support to prepare their candidacy for National Board certification.
  • Despite well-documented research suggesting the efficacy of National Board certified teachers and over 300,000 total teachers in the state, there are only around 1,000 National Board certified teachers in Texas.
  • Most teachers are unaware of National Board certification entirely and the incentives available to those that certify.
  • Currently, there are plans for 25 Region One and 30 RSIZ teachers to receive pre-candidacy support and coaching through BloomBoard.

Legislation recognizes all qualifications of Ontario's technological education teachers

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Friday, November 6, 2020
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TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2020 /CNW/ - The Ontario College of Teachers applauds regulatory amendments approved by Council that officially recognize the education, work experience and professional competency of Ontario's technological education teachers.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2020 /CNW/ - The Ontario College of Teachers applauds regulatory amendments approved by Council that officially recognize the education, work experience and professional competency of Ontario's technological education teachers.
  • "Ontario's technological education teachers are highly qualified professionals," says Nicole van Woudenberg, OCT, Chair of Council, Ontario College of Teachers.
  • "The addition of their technological and academic qualifications to our public register honours and respects the work they put in to become Ontario Certified Teachers."
  • While the look and feel of Ontario's teaching certificates will remain the same for all Ontario Certified Teachers, technological education teachers will see the addition of their technological and academic qualifications.

Education Experts Set Online Standards with New National Virtual Teacher Association

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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BUDA, Texas, July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As schools struggle to adapt to digital learning in the midst of a growing need for effective virtual teachers in the United States, the National Virtual Teacher Association (NVTA), a new association with a first-of-their-kind rigorous certification process created by education experts, is launching today to train educators for success in a virtual environment.

Key Points: 
  • BUDA, Texas, July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As schools struggle to adapt to digital learning in the midst of a growing need for effective virtual teachers in the United States, the National Virtual Teacher Association (NVTA), a new association with a first-of-their-kind rigorous certification process created by education experts, is launching today to train educators for success in a virtual environment.
  • "The NVTA is expanding the capacity of teachers to do the unique work of teaching on-line.
  • About National Virtual Teacher Association Inc.: NVTA Inc. is an organization created specifically to help advance and define the standards of quality virtual teaching and learning.
  • Established as the profession's medium for defining and validating excellence in a virtual teaching environment, the National Virtual Teacher Certification is a voluntary process to certify teachers to meet those virtual teaching standards.

Klassroom to Provide Free Online Teacher Recruitment to Arizona Districts Amidst Recruiting Challenges During COVID 19

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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During a typically very busy time for recruitment, school leaders have instead been struggling with how to support students with virtual online delivery.

Key Points: 
  • During a typically very busy time for recruitment, school leaders have instead been struggling with how to support students with virtual online delivery.
  • In response to the challenges faced by districts across the state, Klassroom, a state-approved teacher preparation program and teacher recruitment company will be offering its online recruitment platform to districts in Arizona for free during the next 3 months.
  • Klassroom offers unique pathways to a rewarding career for teachers, as well as innovative recruitment and hiring solutions for schools.
  • Through its nationally accredited online teacher certification program and AI-powered teacher recruitment platform, Klassroom is focused on solving the national teacher shortage.