If you are thinking about becoming a teacher or are interested in changing careers, this is the section for you.

A Year in the Life
A teacher's life is all about balance. In this activity, you will work to survive and thrive by earning as many points as you can for your students, your personal well-being and your career, while maintaining the best possible balance among these areas.

Directory of Teacher Education Programs
Use this directory (from AllEducationSchools.com) to learn more about schools and programs from across the country that prepare students to become teachers.

State Licensure Requirements
This list provides direct links to information on teacher licensure within the U.S.

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Loan Forgiveness Programs
Find out about available federal and state-level programs to help you with your student loans.

Recommended Reading:

Becoming a Teacher
This booklet, targeted to middle and high school students, provides answers to questions about the teaching profession and how to become a teacher.

Teacher Tips: Loan Forgiveness
This brochure describes the federal eligibility requirements for new teachers to forgive some of their college loans.