This certification, through interstate agreements between Pennsylvania and other states, assure that courses taken will be considered for certification in other states. To many, the classroom teacher is the key to the success of the nation's educational system. It requires dedicated individuals who are willing to work hard and to sacrifice a great deal of their time and energy. Teachers spend many hours planning and preparing. Many devote their free time to their school's extracurricular activities as coaches and advisors.
Teachers work closely with young people.
Thus education majors are regularly evaluated on academic and non academic criteria. Although teachers' salaries have increased dramatically in recent years. Many teachers say the rewards they receive go far beyond their paychecks. They are also rewarded by seeing their students grow in many ways and in seeing how they can change people's lives through their work. The U.S. Department of Labor projections show that early childhood education is one of the top ten fastest growing occupations.