What is the purpose of education? Many of us have created our own educational philosophies over the years. The truth is that education means different things to different people. I've collected quotes from great thinkers about what they think the purpose of education is or what education means or meant to them. Enjoy!

• Education Quotes - Thoughts About Education

Teaching is a wonderful career. However, there is a common misconception that teachers are born and not made. The truth is that teachers can learn how to move from good to great by nurturing specific skills. This article looks at what it takes to be a great teacher:

• Top Qualities of a Great Teacher

Teachers typically pass through four distinct stages as they move through their teaching career. They start out fresh and, face it, somewhat scared of what lies ahead. Too many kind relatives saying that they are brave to be teaching makes them wonder if it really as terrible as some people believe. However, those teachers who make it through the first stage and realize that it really is not as bad as many people think, find themselves slowly creating their own repertoire of teaching materials and systems. Once these are in place, they can then happily move into refining their lessons and growing in their profession. Those who have taught for quite awhile will find that they have things so well in place that they can almost put their teaching on autopilot. This final stage is the one where teachers need to reach and grow to avoid boredom and burnout.

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• Four Stages of Teaching

On this third Monday in January, we remember Martin Luther King, Jr., his words, and his life. As we head towards Black History Month during the month of February, we need to find ways to help integrate King and his life in our lessons. This biographical sketch can be used to help your students in understanding this important man.