Posts Categorized: North America

Human Rights in China   We often talk about Human Rights in the western world which often causes room for discussion.  However, when we talk about Human Rights in China, this is a very sensitive subject to discuss.   Here are some interesting questions for you: Do you think China has NO Human Rights and… Read more »

Government Will Grant Waivers to States Who Do What the Obama Admininstration Dictates There are huge changes occurring in the educational system in America and it’s coming straight from the top – Washington DC. President Obama’s administration has just said that they’re going to grant waivers to any state that doesn’t want to participate in the No Child… Read more »

Movie Star Defends Public Education and Teachers Although it sometimes feels like the world is against teachers, this is certainly not the case! Very often we forget in our insulated environments that people do care and are willing to speak up for teachers and the value of education. But when a public figure balks at… Read more »

Google Art Project for Buzzing Artists As the world wide web continues to enhance and develop, so does the the potential for teaching resources online.  Google has partnered with some of the leading art museums in the world to provide art work online.  Students and teachers can view museums in high resolution virtually and even… Read more »

The Ministry of Education (MoE) in Dubai is now considering extending employment services for expatriate teaching, administrative and technical staff as well as inspectors working in government schools.   Those over 60 that are employed could possibly received an extension based on the opinion of the school principal, specialized inspector and the director of the… Read more »

Teaching Jobs in Dubai Get a high paying teaching job Dubai has more than 30% of its population as expatriates. This has increased the number of teaching jobs in Dubai. To get a high paying job there are some fundamental things you should be aware of: The standard of Education in Dubai means that expatriates… Read more »

Teaching Jobs Overseas – “educating the world“ Education around the world is growing and growing fast! International schools are growing in recognition as more students (local and expats) are achieving some of the places at top universities around the world.  For this reason alone the number of international schools is growing at a dramatic rate,… Read more »

The Demand for English Teachers   As the world evolves, technology develops, new courses and curricula come and go and the system undergoes rapid administration and amendments, but the demand for teaching and learning English is, and will always be, in demand. English is the global language of choice and with more international schools on… Read more »

How do I Find the Right Job for Me?   For those of you just starting out or considering teaching internationally, you may be feeling like confused.com with all the options, but at the same time struggling with the uncertainties of going into a foreign territory.   Schools often spend a long time finding the… Read more »

More teachers leave the UK to teach abroad after from budget fears and continuous Government interference   With increasing interference from the Government in classrooms there is an increasing number of in the number of British trained teachers seeking international jobs in schools, colleges and universities.   The bitter cold times during winter and the prospect of funding cuts after… Read more »