The teaching profession attracts passionate people who make a difference in the way students learn. Last year it was estimated that 63 percent of states budgets were spent on public education and teacher salary. Teachers are vastly important in society. By realizing the enormous impact teachers have on molding the future Bill Gates’, or even presidents, does this change how one should value the teaching profession?

Chicago, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/28/2010 -- On average, a teacher salary amounts to $47, 602. In this job market, there is a high turnover rate and with many districts taking cutbacks it is important for teachers to research a district before accepting a job. Clearly increasing teacher salary could increase the amount of time teachers remain in a school district, however, if you want to insure a good retention rate, look for an area with consistent salary increases. The American Federation of Teachers does a Teacher Salary Trend report about teacher salaries across the United States every couple of years. The most recent report, which indicated the recently stated average salary, also found that the top five states to teach were Illinois and Rhode Island, with the average teacher salary at $56,494 and $56,432, respectively. Although teacher salary also are determined by the level of the teachers education, whether B.A or a masters, these rates are generated by the overall average.

Teacher Salary
Every state has a different set of pay standards for teachers. Despite this difference, all teachers are unionized which gives them the benefits of healthcare and a pension. However, the current economic situation calls for cutbacks in all job markets. Unfortunately teachers are now being asked to take temporary pay cuts due to the recession. This nationwide request pressure teachers to accept a "short-term" pay cut to help trim an average $80 million from states budgets. This pay cut will take away 10% of existing salaries, which is undoubtedly a negative consequence, however, it will also prevent lay-offs and minimize the effect on students.

The passion of teachers has allowed them to put up with a variety of obstacles in their profession. Despite the high tolerance teachers possess, their contribution to society is too vital to compromise their pay. Teachers are shaping the next generation, who will hopefully aid in ending today's problems. Although an increase in salary may not be viable in the current economic funk, a pay cut doesn't seem like an acceptable solution to the problems. Teachers are valuable; let their pay mirror their magnitude.

Powerlearning21 is committed to aiding individuals to not only enhance their education, but to also jumpstart their teaching careers. The "Learn or Earn" promotion revolves itself around supplying teachers with a resource that is relatively inexpensive while still providing quality informational videos. In correlation with this tool, it is possible to teach online or sell your own informational videos. Your salary can be supplemented from your own desk chair as you teach conveniently at home on your own time. By supplying your own videos on any subject imaginable, it can be accessed and downloaded by students and the revenue is split between you and Powerlearning21, a fair partnership. Earn dollars by teaching a subject you are passionate about with powelearning21.com online teaching jobs.

With the current economic situation and the requested pay cuts teachers are being pressured to take, your own uploaded videos can ensure that your salary will not be compromised. Hard work should be rewarded. Reward yourself by setting up your website and putting forth your passion into teaching subjects you love, without the concern of salary stability.

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One of the toughest things about teaching can be putting together lesson plans and staying organized. In the spirit of stay at the forefront of teacher technology, PowerLearning21 has done extensive research to find the top iPad apps for teachers and used by teachers. You can go beyond surfing the Internet these days. The iPad is especially helpful for many teachers. Here are 20 iPad apps for teachers.

chicago, il -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/20/2010 -- These great iPad apps can help you keep yourself organized, as well as manage your time. Keep notes and lesson plan ideas as well.

Bento: This is a great organizational iPad app designed to help you keep track of what is happening in your life. You manage your life easily by keeping track of lesson plans, appointments, and even notes about your students. Cost: $4.99?

Mobile Mouse: This great app turns your iPad into a wireless remote that you can use your classroom. Great for when you want to coordinate the technology in your class, and be a more efficient teacher. Cost: $2.99?

iWork: A great suite of applications that can help you stay organized. You can get Pages, Numbers and Keynote in one pack that allows you to take notes, organize information and more. Cost: $30?

Dropbox: This helpful organizational tool helps you to sync up your files. This means you can use your iPad to sync up with the computer at your school, as well as your home computer. Makes it easy to prepare lesson plans at home, and to take your work with you wherever you go. Cost: Free?

Evernote: This is one of the ultimate note taking applications for iPad. Remember what you need to know, jot down information that is important for your class, and coordinate lesson plans. Keep notes on your students so you can interact with them better. You can do notes using text, voice or even pictures. A great way to keep track of what you are doing. Cost: Free?

WritePad: You can write using a stylus — or even your finger. When you have an idea, you can easily capture it, and use it to organize your thoughts. It is a great way to organize your thoughts, and to make notes on lessons. Cost: $9.99?

QuickVoice Recorder: Record your class lessons, and listen back to them for more information on how you can improve. A great way to record teaching ideas and make notes on students quickly and easily. Cost: Free?

Cramberry: This is an interesting iPad app that allows you to create and share your own flashcards. Enhance your lessons with flashcards that you can share with your students. A great educational and organizational tool. Cost: $1.99?

Idea Boards: Four different writing surfaces to help you organize your thoughts. Jot down lesson plan ideas, make notes, and create reminders. Cost: $1.99?

Things for iPad: A task manager that is highly sophisticated. Keep track of faculty meetings, parent teacher conferences and more. Prep for class, and keep track of projects and schedules. Cost: $19.99

Educational Apps
The iPad also has a number of educational apps designed to help you reference interesting resources. These can help you find information quickly and efficiently.

This Day in History: Add a little interest to each day with these simple, interesting history lessons. A new one each day, courtesy of your iPad. Cost: Free?

World Atlas HD: National Geographic offers some great maps that can help you reference what you are looking for. Interesting maps that you can consult for a number of reasons. Perfect for preparing lessons, or for helping your students learn. Cost: $1.99?

BBC News: Teach current events lessons with a little help from the BBC News iPad app. A great resource for preparing lessons related to current events, history and more. A good way for you to keep on the news as well. Cost: Free?

Mathematical Formulas: Get quick access to mathematical formulas. Organized by the type of math, from algebra to geometry to complex numbers, this iPad app can ensure that you find the formula you need, when you need it. Cost: $0.99?

The Elements: This great science app provides you with a look at all of the elements. But it adds a fun twist. Includes pictures that go with the elements. A great way to visualize the elements. A fun tool for students. Cost: $13.99?

Pi83 Graphing Calculator: Perform various graphing functions using this calculator. No need for a separate calculator when you have your iPad. Useful for lessons, to help students, or for your own edification. Cost: $0.99?

Cram: This is a study tool meant to help students learn information. But it can also be useful for teachers. You can use it to create tests and quizzes. Plus, using the app provides you with access to online test banks and quizzes. A great way to make test taking more efficient. Cost: $3.99?

GoSkyWatch Planetarium: A great astronomy app, this is perfect for those who want to prepare astronomy lessons. Includes information about constellations, and helps with location. You can take it outside, and use it to find different features of the night sky, or you can use it as you put together your lessons. Cost: Free?

Discover: An encyclopedia at your fingertips. You can explore Wikipedia, and get interesting information about any number of subjects. A great way to learn more about a variety of subjects. Discover serves as a go to app for those who want to prepare lessons, or just look something up quickly. Cost: Free?

The Skeletal System Pro: This app offers detailed information on the skeletal system. It is offered by a company that also provides apps on muscles, the digestive system and other areas of anatomy. A great reference for lesson prep. It is also a helpful and fun resource to use in class. Get this app, as well as the other medical apps, and find out how you can make the human body even more interesting. Cost: $19.99

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Interactive media hub makes it easy for teachers and students to connect

Chicago, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/29/2010 -- During the final week of February, the Board of Directors for www.PowerLearning21.com met in Pittsburgh, Pa. to discuss plans for the future of the paid video content site. The meeting came after the site's redesign in the final week of 2009.

PowerLearning21.com is a media hub for teachers, tutors and students across the world, providing educational content on a variety of topics. PowerLearning21, or "PL21" for short, provides a state of the art content-sharing platform that allows "teachers" or "tutors" to upload instructional videos to be purchased by other users, "students". PL21 defines these terms lightly, as anyone can be a teacher or student in a given subject provided they have background or prior knowledge of the topic.

Although PL21 isn't the first to implement a site for paid video content, they take it a step further than most by guaranteeing quality content by having a moderation system in place. Additionally, they provide a platform that is easy to navigate, and easily brings teachers and students together.

The interactive community environment that PL21 is creating pulls from the life blood of passionate teachers and eager-to-learn students from across the world to create a really intriguing concept. PL21 thrives on the fact that teachers will always want to teach, students will always want to learn, and the continually cluttering market of free video content will in time be too difficult to search for quality material.

PL21's Board has approved many new implementations and business strategies to move the Web site forward.

"We have begun developing new tools to make the PL21 platform the best on the web," said Andy Kucharski, Director of Development for PL21. "Whether you are an educator looking to sell videos online for a supplementary income, a business owner moving your video into e-commerce or an individual looking to monetize your current online video, PowerLearning21.com is going to help you get there."

PL21 will roll out new changes throughout 2010. Enhancements will include not only upgrades to the face and design of the site, but most importantly to its back-end capabilities that will make it even more technologically savvy and cutting edge than before. For more information, go to http://www.PowerLearning21.com

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