Public schools have hired over 17,000 veterans who have participated in Troops to Teachers (TTT), a federal program designed to assist those leaving careers in the military to transition into teacher careers. Despite some educators' bias against former service members, the advantages of hiring veterans as teachers are manifold. Veterans typically…

A close look at one professional's career change into teaching illustrates unique challenges and qualities, showing in stark relief what makes the induction smoother and the experience more successful. This article presents the story of a novice career changer teacher that illustrates their unique problems and dispositions, as well as…

A large-scale, nationwide analysis of Teach For America teacher turnover presents a deeper picture of which TFAers stay, which ones leave the profession and some suggestions about why they leave. The authors learned that nearly two-thirds (60.5%) of TFA teachers continue as public school teachers beyond their two-year commitment; more than half…

Describes Career Switching Program at Old Dominion University. The program's first class was composed of former military personnel with verifiable teaching experiences in their fields. Students received their teaching licenses after successfully completing a summer program of instruction and 1 year of mentor-supervised on-the-job training. Program…

Outlines 10 areas in which adjustments might have to be made when a teacher or administrator opts for a career change. Argues that values, interests, and attitudes are often just as important as salary and must be considered in a decision to change careers. (IRT)

Describes a four-day workshop on alternative careers that was offered a group of educators. The workshop focuses on such areas as self-assessment, interviewing skills, resume writing, and the kinds of experiences one is likely to encounter in changing careers. (IRT)

The training profession is not an easy one for teachers to enter because of the credibility gap that exists between education and business. Resumes must be written for the business of training and must emphasize those skills and experiences that would be applicable to business rather than to teaching. (Author/IRT)

This article presents the transcript of an interview between the author and Randy Moore. While many leading corporate executives have contributed in various ways to efforts to improve public education, Randy Moore is the only one known by the author to have stepped down from his CEO position to actually teach in the public schools for an extended…

Five major issues will affect higher education faculty members in the 1980s, including faculty participation in academic decisions, the definition of faculty role (as employees or supervisors), job security, career mobility, and faculty skills development. (Author/RW)

A collaborative effort between George Washington University and the Fairfax County Public Schools enables people with undergraduate degrees to complete coursework for secondary teacher certification in a single year. The program has established close ties between theory and practice. Interns are placed in the district's 23 high schools, where they…