Welcome to EducatorNavigator.org
EducatorNavigator.org is a comprehensive online resource designed to support educators at every stage of their professional journey. Whether you are a prospective teacher exploring certification pathways, a seasoned instructor seeking advanced professional development, or an administrator looking for policy updates and best practices, our site provides the information and tools you need.
Founded in 2003 by a coalition of education professionals, university faculty, and policy researchers, EducatorNavigator.org has grown to serve over 1.8 million visitors annually across all 50 states. Our mission is to make high-quality education career guidance freely accessible to everyone.
What We Offer
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Curated listings of workshops, online courses, conferences, and micro-credential programs to help you earn CEUs and advance your career.
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Educator Certification at a Glance
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| Pathway | Requirements | Typical Timeline | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional (University-Based) | Bachelor's degree in education, student teaching, state exams (Praxis/edTPA) | 4–5 years | Recent high school graduates, career planners |
| Alternative Certification | Bachelor's in any field, intensive training program, mentored teaching | 1–2 years | Career changers, professionals with subject expertise |
| Teach For America (TFA) | Bachelor's degree, selective application process, 2-year commitment | 2 years (commitment) | Recent grads seeking high-need school placements |
| Emergency/Provisional | Bachelor's degree, district sponsorship, plan for full certification | 1–3 years | Filling critical shortage areas |
| National Board Certification | 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 years experience, portfolio assessment, content knowledge tests | 1–3 years | Experienced teachers seeking advanced recognition |
For detailed information about certification requirements in your state, visit our Programs & Certification section.
Recent News & Highlights
- Feb 15, 2026: U.S. Department of Education announces $2.3 billion in Title II funding for teacher quality improvement programs. Read more »
- Feb 10, 2026: National survey reveals 73% of teachers report increased job satisfaction following participation in structured mentoring programs. Read more »
- Jan 28, 2026: Five states adopt revised social studies standards emphasizing media literacy and civic engagement skills. Read more »
- Jan 15, 2026: Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program expanded to include STEM educators in rural districts. Read more »
- Jan 8, 2026: New study links project-based learning implementation to 18% improvement in student engagement metrics. Read more »
Key Statistics: The Teaching Profession
| Metric | Value | Source |
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| Total K–12 teachers in the U.S. | 3.7 million | NCES, 2025 |
| Projected teacher openings (2024–2030) | 270,000 per year | Bureau of Labor Statistics | 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
| Average starting teacher salary | $42,845 | 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 Salary Survey, 2025 |
| Average experienced teacher salary | $68,469 | 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 Salary Survey, 2025 |
| Teachers with master's degrees or higher | 58% | NCES, 2025 |
| Top shortage subjects | Math, Science, Special Education, ESL | AAEE Report, 2025 |
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Professional Development Calendar — Spring 2026
| Date | Event | Location | CEUs |
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| March 8–10 | National STEM Education Conference | Washington, D.C. | 15 |
| March 22 | Webinar: Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices | Online | 3 |
| April 5–7 | Literacy Leadership Summit | Chicago, IL | 12 |
| April 18 | 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: Data-Driven Instruction | Online | 4 |
| May 2–4 | Special Education Advocacy Conference | Atlanta, GA | 10 |
| May 15 | Webinar: AI Tools for the Modern Classroom | Online | 2 |
| June 10–12 | National Teacher Leadership Institute | Denver, CO | 18 |
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