Professional development, continuing education, and licensure renewal, oh my! Teachers have approximately zero hours of free time in a day, but they also have lists of things they have to accomplish before each day is over. There is lesson planning, paper grading, seat rearranging, and so much more, but it’s worth it — it’s all for …
PRAXIS and CBASE Exams: What You Need for an M.Ed. and MAT
If you’re already in a teaching or education profession and planning to pursue your MEd or MAT degree, there generally isn’t a lot of extra work you’ll need to do before applying. Because of how state teaching licensing works, most programs won’t require that you take an additional exam like the GRE before applying for …
4 Strategies for Balancing Your Online Masters of Education & Your Life
So, you’ve made the choice to continue your studies and get your online Masters of Education degree (M.Ed.). You’ve found a program and taken all of the necessary steps to enroll. You’ve done your research, know what to expect, and feel ready to take on your program academically. But, this time around, you’re not just …
4 Ways to Optimize Your Summer While Working on Your M.Ed.
Everybody thinks teachers have the easiest job because they get summers off. Those of us in the schools know that this is far from the truth. Yes, teachers have the summer “off”, but that just means they aren’t getting paid, not that they aren’t working. Some teachers use their summer months to rework curriculum, revamp …
The Value of a Master’s Degree for Teachers: ROI and Increased Salary by State [INFOGRAPHIC]
Teachers are often underpaid–it’s no secret. Among similarly taught and trained professions, teaching is almost universally the lowest-paid profession. Accounting for worked hours and out-of-pocket expenses, that gap is potentially huge. Teaching is already one of the lowest-paid careers. The gap increases when teachers have to use their own money to cover costs in their …
What You’ll Learn in An Online Graduate Education Degree (MEd or MAT) Program
As someone pursuing a graduate-level degree in the education space, you’ll want to know what you’re getting yourself into, whether that’s in online M Ed courses or MAT courses. One way to prepare is to have an in-depth understanding of the program and see what kind of courses you’ll be expected to take once enrolled. …
Best Online MBA Programs – 2016 Rankings
Our top online MBA rankings are meant to provide a guide for prospective students on the best online MBA programs available, based on both quality and value. We performed a meta-analysis of some of the most reputable rankings of online MBA programs, which rank colleges based on education quality, interviews with graduates, job placement rates, salary …
College Raptor’s Guide to Online MBA Degree Programs
This guide is meant as a comprehensive resource for prospective, current, and former students interested in online MBA degree programs. It covers topics to help students understand how online MBA degree programs work, how to evaluate programs, what to look for–and avoid–in an online MBA program, how to apply and enroll in a program, and …
How Much Does an Online MBA Cost?
The cost of obtaining an MBA may seem prohibitive. But it doesn’t have to be. How much does an online MBA cost? While some programs are certainly expensive–upwards of $100,000–there are more and more accredited, reputable institutions offering online MBA degrees at an affordable price. This is certainly not a comprehensive list of all MBA …
Online MBA Admissions: What You Need to Get Accepted
Like other programs, there are online MBA admission requirements. Applying for an online MBA program can seem a bit daunting. Especially if you’ve been out of the education world for a number of years. What documentation do you need? What kinds of test scores or other relevant information will need to be included in your …