Leaving Academia for K-12 Teaching, Part 6 by Russ Mayo Welcome back to my series Leaving Academia for K-12 Teaching for Ethical ELA, in which I present K-12 education as a viable alternative for those unsatisfied with the increasingly limited career options in academia. By …
Leaving Academia for K-12 Teaching, Part 5 by Russ Mayo Welcome back to my series Leaving Academia for K-12 Teaching for Ethical ELA. My previous posts discussed the challenges of finding work as a college professor today. Because of this, I believe that K-12 teaching …
by Russ Mayo So far in my series Leaving Academia for K-12 Teaching with Ethical ELA, I have written about the challenges of making a career in academia today. Since many humanities professors today are committed teachers who are struggling to make a living, my …
by Russell Mayo, PhD As I wrote in a previous piece, “In Casino, Out (of Academia),” the vast majority of graduate programs that prepare students for academic careers are long-shot bets akin to those of the craps table. For many recent graduates with a masters …
by Russell Mayo, PhD The academic job market today poses nearly impossible odds for graduate students today. As I discussed in my previous post “In Casino, Out (of Academia),” the gamble of the academic job market makes finding a secure job that pays well nearly …
Welcome to this Ethical ELA article series on leaving academia for K-12 teaching. Dr. Russ Mayo will offer insight into this process over the next few weeks. Subscribe to the site to receive each installment of this important series. by Russell Mayo, PhD Russell Mayo …
Join Me at the NCTE 2024 Annual Convention! 🌟 I’m thrilled to announce my upcoming speaking engagements at the NCTE 2024 Annual Convention! This year, I’ll be sharing insights and exploring themes of hope, healing, and humanizing educational practices through various sessions. Whether you’re passionate …
Ten Things I Wish I Knew in My First Year as Tenure-Track Faculty By Sarah J. Donovan Making the leap from K-12 teaching to a tenure-track faculty position is an exciting yet daunting journey. In this video, I’m reflecting on my first year as a …
What is an interactive read aloud? An interactive read aloud is an instructional strategy done whole-class in which the teacher reads aloud a text to the class. What makes it interactive is that the teacher makes intentional pauses for conversation with students about different aspects …
This teacher education blog series about time and calendars is for teachers, graduate students and higher ed faculty balancing expectations of teaching-research-service with expectations of wellness-family-adventure. I offer my efforts to find a sustainable way to navigate decisions that are, in my view, deeply connected …