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Educator TipsEight factors that affect your California teacher salary
Predicting your California teacher salary can be challenging. There are a surprising number of factors that determine your compensation—factors you should consider to maximize your earnings potential. Learn how a...
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What’s it like to be a doctoral student?
Being a doctoral student is an experience like no other. As the highest level of scholarship within education, you’ll experience academic rigor, have to navigate personal challenges, and maintain exceptional...
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How to provide leadership for educational equity
Leadership for educational equity refers to increasing student access through systemic change. It’s an important career goal for anyone who aspires to create more opportunities for historically marginalized students. If...
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Seven key takeaways about the education specialist credential
The Education Specialist Credential is designed for teachers who want to help students with a variety of learning differences. Formerly referred to as SPED, or Special Education Teaching Credential, the...
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What is student retention, and why does it matter?
Student retention is an important metric of success for universities and students. However, determining how to measure it—and interpreting the results—presents a complex challenge for higher education administrators. Cue Jerome...
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Is grad school worth it? Essential tips to help you decide
If you’re trying to determine the best way to navigate your career, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Is grad school worth it?” The answer depends on your individual goals. Many people...
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How to address a wide range of skills and abilities in your classroom
When it comes to addressing a wide range of skills and abilities in your classroom, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. As a teacher, you have to tailor your lesson plan...
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What COVID-19 response tells us about climate change
New report from USC Rossier aims to combat rampant misinformation about science In the early days of the novel coronavirus’ spread through the United States, misinformation spread alongside it. From...
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Climate Change Resources for Educators
Teachers—and the public in general—often don’t know where to start when it comes to educating themselves about climate change. Research and Insight Teaching Resources Climate Justice at USC Research and...
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Seven effective ways to promote equity in the classroom
As a teacher, how do you address the diverse needs of all students? Equity in the classroom, or supporting the outcomes of students of all backgrounds and abilities, is essential...
