Success in Graduate Programs: Tips and Tricks Making the decision to further your career by entering a graduate program takes a lot of thought and planning. To reach your career and educational goals, some tips and tricks can help you succeed and get the most out of your program. Setting
Many factors need to be considered when deciding to begin a graduate program. One of the most important factors is how to find a balance between the demands of work and graduate school. With a little planning and introspection, balancing the demands of work and graduate school can be feasible
The nature of education is everchanging; it is like a living creature: growing, moving, and maturing. To be a successful teacher, it is important to be adaptable to keep up with the constant evolution happening. Think about all the reasons teachers must continue their education. One year you could be
After teaching middle school for 18 years, I was ready for a new challenge. While I loved my job as an educator, I longed for a more active role in the district. I knew I wanted to stay in the realm of education, so I set my aspirations on becoming
A master’s degree is a postgraduate-level academic qualification. It builds skills and knowledge in a specialized area of study that prepares candidates for advanced careers and higher earning potential. Benefits of Master’s Program for Educators Earning a master’s degree provides educators with many opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of
What Concerns Did You have Before Pursuing a Graduate Program? Before beginning a graduate program with OAESA in collaboration with Concordia University Chicago, I had several concerns about starting a graduate program. I had four young children at home ranging from ten years to eight months of age when I
Deciding that I wanted to take on a more prominent leadership role in education was easy. Deciding where to begin a graduate program, however, was much more difficult. I spent endless hours online scrolling through a myriad of graduate programs. I compared various programs, pricing, and required courses. All the
Maria graduated from OAESA with Concordia University Chicago with an M.A. in school leadership and currently works as a seventh-grade ELA teacher for a middle school in Ohio. Maria has more than 16 years as a classroom teacher and has held multiple leadership positions throughout her career. We asked her
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