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Chronicle of Higher EducationShare This: Share Chronicle of Higher Education on FacebookShare Chronicle of Higher Education on LinkedInShare Chronicle of Higher Education on Twitter
Top resource for news, information, and job postings for faculty and staff in higher education. A subscription is required for …

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Job board for positions in higher education. Offers administrative, faculty, and staff positions at two and four-year institutions along with …

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Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)Share This: Share Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) on FacebookShare Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) on LinkedInShare Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) on Twitter
JET sends participants to work in schools, boards of education, and government offices throughout Japan.

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The Teaching Assistant Program in FranceShare This: Share The Teaching Assistant Program in France on FacebookShare The Teaching Assistant Program in France on LinkedInShare The Teaching Assistant Program in France on Twitter
The Teaching Assistant Program in France offers you the opportunity to work in France for 7 months, teaching English to …

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North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP)Share This: Share North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP) on FacebookShare North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP) on LinkedInShare North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP) on Twitter
The North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP). American college students and graduates – who are native-like speakers of …

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NAIS Career CenterShare This: Share NAIS Career Center on FacebookShare NAIS Career Center on LinkedInShare NAIS Career Center on Twitter
The National Association of Independent School’s Career Center is for job seekers seeking employment in independent or private schools in …

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Vault Guide to Education JobsShare This: Share Vault Guide to Education Jobs on FacebookShare Vault Guide to Education Jobs on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Education Jobs on Twitter
The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Coaching and Sports TrainingShare This: Share Vault Guide to Coaching and Sports Training on FacebookShare Vault Guide to Coaching and Sports Training on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Coaching and Sports Training on Twitter
The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Foreign Languages and Studies JobsShare This: Share Vault Guide to Foreign Languages and Studies Jobs on FacebookShare Vault Guide to Foreign Languages and Studies Jobs on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Foreign Languages and Studies Jobs on Twitter
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Vault Guide to Child Care JobsShare This: Share Vault Guide to Child Care Jobs on FacebookShare Vault Guide to Child Care Jobs on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Child Care Jobs on Twitter
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Vault Career Guide to Education, Third EditionShare This: Share Vault Career Guide to Education, Third Edition on FacebookShare Vault Career Guide to Education, Third Edition on LinkedInShare Vault Career Guide to Education, Third Edition on Twitter
Nearly one in four Americans is an enrolled student at any given time. As a result of this great demand …

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EDST 230 – Schools in Society

What role have schools played in the evolution of American society? This course invites you to take a step back…

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EDST 210 / IDEA 209 – Educational Gaming Lab: Project-Based, Game-Based Pedagogy Approaches

In the past two decades, crowdfunding and renewed interest in games–board games, role-playing games, digital games, and instructional games–have created…

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Jennifer Blaine ’92 (she/her)

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Solo Performance Artist Self

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LaDarius M. Drew ’15 (he/him)

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Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The Frederick Gunn School

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Liana Loewus ’04 (she/her)

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Managing Editor for Education U.S. News and World Report

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Scott Moore ’91 (he/him)

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Co-Founder & CEO Colaboratory

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Maryann Platt ’11 (she/her)

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Postdoctoral Researcher Yale University

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Adam Rizzo ’06 (he/him)

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Coordinator of College and Pre-Professional Programs and Museum Educator Philadelphia Museum of Art

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Alex Rothman ’86 (he/him)

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Professor of Psychology University of Minnesota

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Sophia Sciarappa ’22 (she/her)

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Science Teacher & Softball Coach Bangor School Department

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Tiffany Williamson Kelly ’02

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