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# English Teacher Education

How to Become an English Teacher

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- [New Mexico English Teacher’s Garage Band Course Goes Viral](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2015/08/new-mexico-english-teachers-garage-band-course-goes-viral/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Albuquerque’s public schools are dedicated to integrating technology into their classrooms, and are able to so thanks to a collaborative effort between the school district and Apple. The Apple Vanguard Team trains teachers in practical things like using their iPads to generate content for their classes. English teacher
- [California Teaching Program Helps Younger Students Prepare for College](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2015/08/california-teaching-program-helps-younger-students-prepare-for-college/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Preparing for college is an important part of the life of any senior in high school. They are not alone. A high school teacher’s primary goal is to make sure that students are prepared to enter into the real world and are capable of engaging with academic material
- [New Hampshire Teacher Awarded Year Long Sabbatical](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2015/08/new-hampshire-teacher-awarded-year-long-sabbatical/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Heidi Pauer, an English teacher at Bow High School in Bow, New Hampshire, has been awarded the prestigious 2015 Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. This annual award, established in 1986 by then Governor John H. Sununu, is given to a teacher in New Hampshire
- [Middle School English Teacher Crochets Kindness to Her Students](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2015/07/middle-school-english-teacher-crochets-kindness-to-her-students/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd A Gaithersburg, Maryland middle school English teacher went the extra mile with a seventh-grade student when the struggling student found out she was moving out of the area. Maura Moore had been working with the student to help her with her studies and just as the student began
- [Law Student Changes Major to Become Highly Effective English Teacher](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2015/07/law-student-changes-major-to-become-highly-effective-english-teacher/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd English Teacher Charityh Sutphin has only been a teacher for ten years in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in North Carolina, but she’s already made her mark with students and colleagues alike. Sutphin was recently given the top honor of Teacher of the Year based on her involvement with
- [High School English Teacher Turns to Hip Hop for Literary Comparisons](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2015/06/high-school-english-teacher-turns-to-hip-hop-for-literary-comparisons/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd New Jersey High School English Teacher Brian Mooney turned to an unconventional literary source to help his student’s tackle Toni Morrison’s book “The Bluest Eye.” The intricate language and controversial themes of the novel made it difficult for some students to understand so Mooney used rapper Kendrick Lamar’s
- [Texas English Teacher Named 2015 National Teacher of the Year](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2015/05/texas-english-teacher-named-2015-national-teacher-of-the-year/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Shanna Peeples was recently named the 2015 National Teacher of the Year. Peeples is a Palo Duro High English teacher from Amarillo, Texas who works mainly with students that live in poverty. The high school enrolls a higher percentage of refugee children than the other high schools within
- [North Carolina English Teacher Receives Teachers Getting Results Award](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2017/02/north-carolina-english-teacher-receives-teachers-getting-results-award/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Marisa DiFronzo, an English teacher at Weddington High School in North Carolina, may have been surprised when the news cameras from Fox 46 in Charlotte came rolling into her classroom, but her students certainly weren’t. In fact, it was one of Ms. DiFronzo’s students who nominated her for
- [Prize-Winning New Orleans English Teacher Branches into Screenwriting](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2017/01/prize-winning-new-orleans-english-teacher-branches-into-screenwriting/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Many writers and teachers dream about writing film scripts that sell, but success is rare and far between. This is not the case for the English teacher who won Jesuit’s high “Profile of a Jesuit Teacher Award” in New Orleans. In addition to teaching English, Michael Begg serves
- [High School English Teacher’s Fire Juggling Brings New Excitement to the Classroom](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2016/12/high-school-english-teachers-fire-juggling-brings-new-excitement-to-the-classroom/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd A teacher at Freeport High School in Freeport, Florida is using his extra-curricular activity of juggling fire to connect with students. Troy Grisa, an English teacher for ninth and 12th graders said that he fell in love with the art of fire poi after attending a concert and
- [West Virginia English Teacher Takes Top Honor as 2017 Teacher of the Year](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2016/11/west-virginia-english-teacher-takes-top-honor-as-2017-teacher-of-the-year/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd A Fairmont Senior High School English teacher was recently honored with the title of 2017 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Toni Poling of Charleston said that she didn’t believe she was going to win the award when she was first nominated. It was her husband, Eric, who
- [English Teacher Draws on Her Own Experiences to Plant ‘Seeds of Peace’](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2016/10/english-teacher-draws-on-her-own-experiences-to-plant-seeds-of-peace/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Hundreds of teenage students gather each summer to share living spaces, experiences and meals with educators at Seeds of Peace summer camp program in Otisfield, Maine. The program which began 16 years ago is designed to allow teens to talk about topics that are normally too painful or
- [English Teacher Treks Across the Country to Find a More Diverse Student Body](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2016/09/english-teacher-treks-across-the-country-to-find-a-more-diverse-student-body/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Will Cogswell II taught high school English for three years in Maine before deciding to make a major change. The schools that Cogswell taught at were in small, rural towns and did not reflect the diversity that he had hoped to encounter on the job. He decided that
- [Long-Time English Teacher Realizes Dream of Writing Children’s Books](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2016/08/long-time-english-teacher-realizes-dream-of-writing-childrens-books/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd A Newville, Pennsylvania English teacher has finally realized her dream to be published. Sherri Maret has taught English for 20 years in Chambersburg, Shippensburg and Cumberland Valley schools. Despite her love of teaching, Maret has always had a desire to write children’s books. Maret didn’t let her busy
- [English Teacher Puts Personal Slant on Suicide Prevention](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2016/07/english-teacher-puts-personal-slant-on-suicide-prevention/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Suicide is claiming the lives of both the young and old at a rate never seen before in the United States. In fact, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) reports that the age-adjusted suicide rate rose by 24% between 1999 and 2014. Even more tragic, suicide has
- [English Teacher Recognized for Inspiring Excellence](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2016/04/english-teacher-recognized-for-inspiring-excellence/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Jason McCuish, an English teacher at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute in Lynn, Massachusetts was recently awarded the Harvard Club’s Excellence in Teaching Award. The award is given to five recipients each year to identify teachers who have inspired curiosity and excellence. McCuish has been with the school for
- [Teacher Writes Book to Encourage Discussion About Race in the Classroom](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2016/02/teacher-writes-book-to-encourage-discussion-about-race-in-the-classroom/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Richard Milner is a professor at the University of Pittsburgh, educating primarily in the School of Education. He recently published a new book, Rac(e)ing to Class: Confronting Poverty and Race in Schools and Classrooms, a book about bringing complex, yet important, discussion about race into the classroom. This
- [Former Child Actor Turns His Love of Art into a Teaching Career](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2016/02/former-child-actor-turns-his-love-of-art-into-a-teaching-career/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd High School English Teacher John Salapatek may be well-known at Golden Valley High School in Santa Clarita, California where he’s taught English for the past 11 years, but he had a very different life before that. Salapatek received his Bachelor in Fine Arts in theater from the University
- [Free-Spirit English Teacher Ends 25 Year Career to Pursue Acting](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2015/12/free-spirit-english-teacher-ends-25-year-career-to-pursue-acting/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd A long career has sadly come to end. Lillian Bogovich, an English teacher at Milpitas High School in Milpitas, California for the last 25 years, retired this past spring. After a fulfilling career as a teacher, she says she will use her time during retirement to pursue her
- [New York City Develops 179-Page Booklet to Help Students Become Better Writers](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2015/12/new-york-city-develops-179-page-booklet-to-help-students-become-better-writers/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd In high school, the expectations of students increase from the simple book reports of junior high to complex, multifaceted essays and reports. Naturally, it takes time to develop those skills, and teachers may not always be prepared to take students into a new, more complex style of writing.
- [High School English Teacher wins Opportunity to Bring Creativity to Classroom](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2015/11/high-school-english-teacher-wins-opportunity-to-bring-creativity-to-classroom/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd A New Hampshire English teacher has been given the opportunity to be more creative in the classroom. Heidi Pauer, an English teacher at Bow High School was recently named as the 2015 recipient for the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical award. The annual award was created by the New Hampshire
- [English Class in Spartanburg Provides a Safe Haven for International Refugees](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2015/10/english-class-in-spartanburg-provides-a-safe-haven-for-international-refugees/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd The Adult Learning Center’s English class in Spartanburg, South Carolina has started welcoming international refugees from such far-flung countries as Ghana, Kazakhstan, Congo, Laos, and Ukraine to help them works towards a GED. In doing so, refugees have the opportunity for a second chance at a better life
- [Texas English Teacher Named the 2015 National Teacher of the Year](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2015/10/texas-english-teacher-named-the-2015-national-teacher-of-the-year/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Shanna Peeples from Amarillo knows first hand the difficulty of growing up in a situation of domestic violence and alcoholism. Her empathy from this background helps her teach at Palo Duro High, which has more refugee students than any other high school in her district. Making things even
- [Technology in English Classes Engages Students and Supports Learning Outcomes](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2015/10/technology-in-english-classes-engages-students-and-supports-learning-outcomes/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Literature and writing can be difficult subjects for middle and high school students, with critical concepts like symbols and foreshadowing testing the patience of young minds. To combat this, many English teachers have turned to the language of teenagers: technology. Kim Arroyo, an Indiana middle school teacher, has
- [English Teachers Travel to Israel to Teach Low-Income Children](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/2015/09/english-teachers-travel-to-israel-to-teach-low-income-children/) - Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd English teachers from the US and other countries gave up part of their summer to teach English to low-income children in Israel and loved it. The Israel Program for Excellence in English (TALMA) is in its second year, and the students have significantly increased their knowledge of English

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- [Home](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/) - What is English and What is an English Teacher? - English is the language understood by the greatest number of people worldwide and the primary language of global business, with regional and cultural differences in spelling and pronunciation. English teachers are professionals who have college training and state certification in teaching vocabulary, pronunciation, writing, and
- [Online Degrees](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/online-degrees/) - Compare English and ELA teacher degree and preparation program options. Review pathway steps, state certification requirements, online formats, and key questions before requesting information from schools.
- [Maryland](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/maryland/) - Becoming an English language arts teacher in Maryland means that you will have the opportunity to shape the lives and futures of hundreds of students during your career. Language arts is a critical foundation for a student’s success. Depending on what grade you teach, you will participate in educating students in writing, reading, communication skills,
- [About Us](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/about-us/) - To get in contact with us for updates or anything else, please email here: info@englishteacheredu.org. What We Offer The staff here at EnglishTeacherEDU.org is keenly aware of the personality type drawn to a career in English education. We understand the unique challenge that comes with turning a love of literature into a rewarding career in public
- [Kansas](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/kansas/) - Beginning with the 2014 school year, new expectations were set forth for teachers in Kansas City Schools. Every district in Kansas must now implement an educator evaluation system that is based on the Kansas Educator Evaluation Guidelines. These guidelines are meant to ensure that teachers are creating an excellent atmosphere for learning. As a new
- [Maine](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/maine/) - As a potential new educator in Maine, you will want to familiarize yourself with the new state standards for teaching English Language Arts. The Standards that have been implemented are based on several criteria including researched evidence over a period of time showing what works in teaching; aligning curricula with college and work expectations, and
- [Michigan](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/michigan/) - Teaching English Language Arts in Michigan means that you will have a hand in laying a strong foundation for a student’s learning in all other subjects. Without the ability to read and write, students will have a difficult time succeeding in school. Therefore, your job is key to all other educational courses. As an English
- [Oklahoma](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/oklahoma/) - Teaching English Language Arts in Oklahoma is about more than just rote schoolwork. Considering that the English language is the number one language used to distribute information and news around the world and that more than 700,000,000 people speak it worldwide — teaching English is like opening an international portal for communication. As an English
- [Nebraska](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/nebraska/) - As a prospective teaching candidate in Nebraska, you will find that the public school system has been in a steady incline in academic performance in the recent years. More than half of all the school districts in Nebraska have shown increases in scores in the annual State of the Schools Report. The goal for Nebraska
- [Washington](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/washington/) - English Language Arts teachers in Washington State are responsible for teaching students about reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language. A variety of research has shown that the demands on reading and other forms of communication in college, worker training programs, and life in general have held steady or increased over the last half century, and
- [Virginia](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/virginia/) - Teaching the English Language Arts in Virginia means that you will take part in one of the most important skills needed for your student's future. A strong ability to read and write will become increasingly important as more jobs require a higher level skill-set. Having the ability to read and write well are both listed
- [Vermont](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/vermont/) - In 2014 Vermont began to lobby to restructure their school districts. The proposed benefits behind the legislation -- saving money and offering a better experience for students -- translates into a greater expectation of student's learning. Employers have been concerned about the level of education students have when they exit school. Because many lower paying
- [Utah](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/utah/) - Beginning in 2014, the Utah Board of Education began requiring all students from the third grade through high school to take the Student Assessment of Growth and Excellence (SAGE) exams. The new exams are meant to be a more accurate assessment of how well a student has learned core curriculum (courses in math, science and
- [South Dakota](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/south-dakota/) - Recent projections mentioned in an article written by USA Today's Greg Toppo and Paul Overberg note that the country's immigration demographics are rapidly changing the way that America looks. In what has been called the Second Wave of Immigration, we are seeing an unprecedented number of people coming into the country - and into public
- [South Carolina](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/south-carolina/) - Every year the U.S. Department of Education releases a report showing the current state of teacher shortages. For several years in a row, most core subject areas have shown a critical level of teachers needed in South Carolina schools. In 2014-2015 English teachers in language arts was particularly notable for middle schools. For students in
- [Rhode Island](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/rhode-island/) - One of the greatest gifts a teacher can receive is the knowledge that they influenced a student's future. Many teachers have stories of students that have come back years after graduation to share what their classes meant to them. One such student, Kendrick Lamar, a pop culture icon, had an opportunity to tell his story
- [Oregon](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/oregon/) - Teaching in Oregon has become more challenging over the last several years according to a 2014 article in a local Eugene, Oregon paper. 2010 saw a change in the way teachers created lessons and now four years later there may be more changes to come. In the past, Oregon had some of the easiest academics
- [North Dakota](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/north-dakota/) - North Dakota’s school system historically began in 1873 when the first public school was opened in Bismarck at the Congressional Church. From those humble beginnings of a handful of pupils, they now serve over 100k students statewide. Of these students, several famous people have passed through the school halls including William H. Gass, author of
- [North Carolina](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/north-carolina/) - North Carolina Public schools collectively teach more than 1.4 million students in over 2,500 schools across the state on an annual basis. Of these students, more than eighty percent intend to go on to a two or four-year college or university (according to a recent fact sheet). While that is an ambitious number of students
- [New York](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/new-york/) - New York is one of the most populated states in the U.S. There are over a million students attending public schools taught by 89,000 educators. About 70% of these students are in grades K-8 and the remainder in high school. If you plan on teaching English Language Arts in New York, these statistics may help
- [New Mexico](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/new-mexico/) - There is a growing concern among educators in New Mexico about high school dropout rates and low test scores, according to Albuquerque Business First. In 2013 more than 300,000 students attended public schools in New Mexico. In 2010-2011, the high school graduation rate was calculated at just 63 percent statewide. Studies show a good education
- [New Jersey](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/new-jersey/) - Teaching English Language Arts in New Jersey can be a rewarding and challenging career. You are rewarded when you realize that you have helped a student acquire the skills needed to be successful in school by learning how to read and write well. This creates a solid foundation for learning in all subjects. While the
- [New Hampshire](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/new-hampshire/) - In 2010 the State of New Hampshire incorporated the Common Core into its yearly assessments for student learning. As of 2015, the results of these past several years of assessments are now being woven into the curriculum of teaching English Language Arts. One of the main goals of Common core is to create a building
- [Nevada](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/nevada/) - In 2014, the Nevada Board of Education adopted the Smarter Balanced Assessment testing in order to gauge how well students are doing on core curriculum, including English Language Arts. This new testing criteria will create a higher set of goals for student achievement than in the past. Politicians want to be certain that Nevada’s future
- [Montana](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/montana/) - Montana is home to more than 800 public schools scattered across its vast open territory. Teaching English language arts in Montana will afford you the opportunity to work with students that tend to do well in their studies. The National Center for Educational Statistics ranks Montana students above the national average with scores that are
- [Missouri](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/missouri/) - If you are seeking a teaching certificate in Missouri in order to teach English Language Arts, you will have to follow certain steps that prepare you for this career. Preparing for a career as a teacher in Missouri will require dedication to the job and a willingness to become a skilled educator. You will want
- [Massachusetts](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/massachusetts/) - These days there is a great deal of public focus on the subject of education. Many schools are now turning to teacher evaluations and performance reviews (much like the corporate sector) to determine how well teachers are performing. For teachers in Massachusetts there seems to be little concern for this scrutiny. In a recent article
- [Kentucky](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/kentucky/) - One of the key goals for anyone considering becoming an English language arts teacher in Kentucky is realizing that all children are teachable. With that thought in mind, the typical roadblocks to a successful education — poverty, underprivileged populations, and language issues — all become cliché excuses when compared to that reality. When you begin
- [Iowa](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/iowa/) - A language arts teacher opens the door to future careers for their students. Many employers today are seeking applicants that have mastery in writing and speaking. Communication is the cornerstone of every aspect of our society. Becoming an English and language arts teacher in Iowa is an occupation that will allow you to influence the
- [Indiana](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/indiana/) - In April 2014 Indiana State Board of Education decided to adopt a new set of standards for English and language arts students. The standards came about because the ISBE felt that its students needed to meet more rigorous goals and objectives in education. Those students who meet the objectives should be ready to go directly
- [Illinois](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/illinois/) - Becoming a language arts teacher in Illinois will prove to be a challenging and rewarding career. This job will allow you to help shape the minds and futures of students and give them skills that will remain with them over the course of their life. You will have a hand in teaching written language skills
- [Hawaii](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/hawaii/) - Hawaii's educational system is unique compared to other U.S. states. It has only one statewide school system. Within this system, they have divided it up into Complexes. These areas act like other state's school districts throughout the country. Two complexes—Kau–Keaau–Pahoa of Hawaii and Nanakuli–Waianae of Oahu, were singled out recently to be the candidates for
- [District of Columbia](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/district-of-columbia/) - English teachers have a valuable role to play in making sure their students are ready for the challenges of 21st century literacy. A wide body of research has shown that reading and other communication skills are essential for success in life, and English teachers today must be well equipped to prepare their students with these
- [Delaware](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/delaware/) - The 21st century places significant demands on literacy: students need to learn how to communicate proficiently and fluently with a range of tools and styles in order to succeed. English teachers have an important role to play in ensuring their success, not only in reading and writing but also in cross-cultural communication and technological literacy.
- [California](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/california/) - California State Superintendent of Public schools recently released a message about teacher layoffs in California. The downturn in the economy saw a percentage of teachers in California receive pink slips. This may be a concern for new teachers, but it's not the entire picture. California is expecting the total student population to rise by 4%
- [Arizona](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/arizona/) - According to recent 2020 report on the educational job front in Arizona, the number of teaching jobs available are at an all time high. Arizona schools are experiencing crowded classes due to the shortage. For new students wishing to become a teacher in Arizona, this means that you may be entering the field at a
- [Alaska](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/alaska/) - Teaching English in Alaska will be a new and exciting career in a state that is on the forefront of educational out-of-the-box thinking. For the first time, Alaskan legislators are considering allowing high school students to "test-out" of English and other core subjects. The requirement will be specific to students who have mastered these courses
- [Wisconsin](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/wisconsin/) - Wisconsin is bordered by the Great Lakes and expansive countryside of rolling hills and family owned farms. Immigrants — primarily from Germany, England, Scotland and Wales— came here in the 1700 and 1800s to settle what eventually became known as the cheese capital of the country. As an English teacher in Wisconsin public schools, you
- [Texas](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/texas/) - Having a strong grasp of reading and writing is one of the most important elements of education; without it, a student will struggle in all other classes. Your job as an English teacher, therefore, is vital. Teaching Language Arts in Texas means you will teach students the core skills needed to read, write, and appreciate
- [Tennessee](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/tennessee/) - Starting in 2015 Tennessee schools will return to teaching children how to write in cursive. If you want to be an English teacher, you are aware that writing skills are one important aspect of communication. Concerns have been raised about the inability of students who aren't able to read a teacher's writing or who lack
- [Mississippi](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/mississippi/) - Mississippi is currently experiencing shortages in some teaching areas. Because of this, you may be starting your new career at an optimum time. Not only will you find teaching rewarding and satisfying, there are potential incentives for teacher candidates who teach in these shortage areas (including Language Arts). The incentives may include moving fees, loan
- [Alabama](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/alabama/) - English teachers in Alabama for pre-kindergarten through high school in Alabama public schools face a challenge with a graduation rate of seventy-five percent. A few years ago Alabama had about 750k students in its districts with a ranking of 40th in the nation. This low ranking placed English (one of the core subjects) at the
- [West Virginia](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/west-virginia/) - A recent 2015 speech by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin addressed a rising concern over the teacher shortage in West Virginia. He considered allowing residents who were business members or those with a degree in English to be able to bypass the current teaching licensing requirements. They would be able instead to earn a credential through
- [Wyoming](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/wyoming/) - In the fall of 2014, for the first time, Wyoming Department of Education hosted a Language Arts Teachers’ Conference focused on the importance of reading and literacy. It has long been discussed how learning to read a foundational skill needed to support all other courses in education. This conference seemed to be a first step
- [Ohio](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/ohio/) - Teaching in Ohio public schools is a time-honored profession. From the early days of Ohio’s history in the 1800’s when schools were little more than one large room filled with wooden desks, to today’s modern classes where computer labs and sleek tables fill multiple halls, Ohio teachers have all shared a common goal: to educate
- [Louisiana](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/louisiana/) - Several years ago, Louisiana began revamping its college teacher preparation programs. In 2013, the state’s universities incorporated an assessment program known as Compass. The program was intended to align teacher training with Louisiana’s Department of Education’s expectation of classroom learning for all Pre-K through 12th grade students. Since these changes took place, universities in Louisiana
- [Idaho](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/idaho/) - What does it mean to teach language arts to students in Idaho? Imagine that you help a five-year old discover the wonder of books for the first time as they learn to read independently, or you see the smile on fifth-graders face when they win poetry contest. Teaching English language arts in high school also
- [Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/mary-mclaughlin/) - Mary’s love of literature and reading was a hard-won passion. Long before being diagnosed with dyslexia, her parents and educators assumed her skills just were lower than they should have been. She was placed in the remedial reading group. Knowing she didn’t want to remain there, it became a mission to improve her skills. During
- [Salaries](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/salaries/) - From teaching first words, reading, and vocabulary at the elementary level to exploring classical literature, contemporary novels, American prose, and Greek mythology at the secondary level, an English teacher’s job is rich in creativity, exploration, and discovery. Whether your class lessons involve Dr. Suess or Chaucer, working in K-12 English education demands a bachelor’s degree,
- [Colorado](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/colorado/) - Teaching English in Colorado schools offers you the ability to introduce students to the vast world of written communication. Part of your job will be exposing your students to the wide range of literature available; works that range from classic literature to modern day novels. You will also teach them how to write. This skill
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- [Georgia](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/georgia/) - English teachers have a pivotal role to play in helping their students develop the literacy and communication skills necessary for 21st century success. In the Peach State, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission is responsible for licensing teachers. To become an English teacher in Georgia, complete the following steps: Complete a Bachelor Degree and Educator Preparation Program
- [Connecticut](https://www.englishteacheredu.org/connecticut/) - The Connecticut State Department of Education is responsible for licensing English teachers in the Constitution State. Research has consistently shown that literacy is a fundamental component of success in a twenty-first century world, and English teachers have a vital role to play in preparing their students for academic and personal success. To become an English
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