Teaching is as much a calling as a career, but not everyone hears the calling early in life to become a teacher. People working outside of education may feel they’ve missed their chance to work in a classroom, but that is not the case. Graduate degrees are available that focus on helping professionals gain skills and certification to transition into a career in education.
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New York offers one of the best environments for teachers, with highly regarded school systems and pay that typically ranks at or near the top among all 50 states for teachers at all grade levels.
To become a teacher in New York, the Department of Education requires candidates to follow a step-by-step process to earn certification. Aspiring teachers must:
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Teachers enter a special education career because they are motivated to help students overcome difficult challenges. It’s a rewarding field that allows educators to have a significant, positive impact on the lives of their students.
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At its core, social justice is about advocating for more sustainable, equitable and just relationships across all areas of society. Students in multicultural and diversity studies learn how to combat divisive forces that stand in the way of social justice, as well as help every person understand their own value and power.
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