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Eric Hougan

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Dr. Eric Hougan is a Professor of Teacher Education at Central Washington University, where he has prepared teacher candidates for over two decades. He is the author of Road to Teaching: The Ultimate Guide From Student to Confident Educator, which carries aspiring teachers from their preparation program through student teaching and into their first classroom job. First published in 2011 and fully revised in its 2025 edition, the book is used in teacher preparation programs across the country.

A former National Board Certified Teacher who entered the profession as a career switcher, Eric holds a doctorate from the University of Washington and is a recipient of the 2026 Educators Rising Champion Award (Higher Education). He also founded Roadto ...more

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ePals Ideas: The Geography of My Community

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I think children are always fascinated to learn about the lives of other children their age that live in a different country or continent where there are geographical differences. The WA State Social Studies Standards indicate that 2nd graders are expected to “understand the physical characteristics of places i

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