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How to become a paraprofessional: requirements and pay
The federal and state requirements for paraprofessional jobs, how the skills test and certification work, what the job pays, and how to get hired.
Oct 29, 20266 min read
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Why people enter and leave teaching: what the data shows
What research says draws people to teaching, why some leave, how teacher pay compares, and what national and Texas data show about who stays.
Sep 22, 20264 min read
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How to build working partnerships with families
Open two-way communication with families early: a positive first contact, short regular messages, language access and a plan for hard conversations.
Sep 18, 20263 min read
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A teacher's system for staying organized all year
A weekly planning routine, a simple filing system and a way to keep student records private. Set it up in one weekend and keep it all year long.
Sep 11, 20263 min read
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Supporting autistic students: classroom strategies that work
Evidence-based strategies any classroom teacher can use with autistic students: visual supports, clear routines, prompting, reinforcement and the IEP.
Sep 8, 20265 min read
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Teacher burnout: what the research shows and what helps
About half of U.S. teachers report burnout. Research points to the working conditions that lower it, and to steps you can take this month.
Sep 1, 20265 min read