Today: September 16, 2024
Today: September 16, 2024

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Thousands of South Korean teachers are rallying for new laws to protect them from abusive parents

Thousands of South Korean school teachers are calling for tighter legal protections from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments

Thousands of South Korean teachers are rallying for new laws to protect them from abusive parents
Education

Texas tried to fix its teacher shortage by lowering requirements − the result was more new teachers, but at lower salaries

Researchers found that lowering restrictions for new teachers had some unintended consequences.

Texas tried to fix its teacher shortage by lowering requirements − the result was more new teachers, but at lower salaries
Education

A solution to America's K-12 STEM teacher shortage: Endowed chairs

Year after year, public schools have come up short on STEM teachers. An education policy scholar pushes for a novel solution.

A solution to America's K-12 STEM teacher shortage: Endowed chairs
Education

Black and Latino students lack access to certified teachers and advanced classes, US data shows

America’s Black and Latino students were at a disadvantage in nearly every measure of education opportunity in the 2020-21 school year

Black and Latino students lack access to certified teachers and advanced classes, US data shows
Education|News|Science

Plan to add teaching of Holocaust, genocide to science education draws questions from Maine teachers

Teachers are voicing skepticism about a Maine proposal to update science education standards to incorporate teaching about genocide, eugenics and the Holocaust

Plan to add teaching of Holocaust, genocide to science education draws questions from Maine teachers
Education

Students do better and schools are more stable when teachers get mental health support

Mental health for teachers carries critical benefits for students.

Students do better and schools are more stable when teachers get mental health support
Business|Education|News|Political

A high cost of living and lack of a pension strain teachers in Alaska. Would bonuses help keep them?

Debate over school funding is dominating the Alaska Legislature as districts faces teacher shortages and in some cases multimillion-dollar deficits

A high cost of living and lack of a pension strain teachers in Alaska. Would bonuses help keep them?
Education

Teacher lawsuits over forced grade inflation won’t fix unfair grading – here’s what could

Not all teachers comply when asked to adjust student grades. An education scholar takes a look at what happens when they don’t.

Teacher lawsuits over forced grade inflation won’t fix unfair grading – here’s what could
Education|News

Jill Biden recognizes her fellow teachers at a swanky White House dinner for answering 'a calling'

Jill Biden has honored her fellow educators by hosting the 2024 national and state teachers of the year at a swanky White House dinner to recognize their commitment to their students and to excellence in the classroom

Jill Biden recognizes her fellow teachers at a swanky White House dinner for answering 'a calling'
Education

Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schools

When students get unqualified teachers, it’s like missing one-third of the school year – and that’s what’s been happening with rural students in Texas.

Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schools
Education

How Black teachers lost when civil rights won in Brown v. Board

As the nation marks the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board, one of its most significant side effects − the large-scale loss of Black teachers − continues to affect America’s schools.

How Black teachers lost when civil rights won in Brown v. Board
Education|News

JPS announces historic pay increase for teachers and staff

JPS announces historic pay increase for teachers and staff

JPS announces historic pay increase for teachers and staff
Education|Health

COVID-19 devastated teacher morale − and it hasn’t recovered

The pandemic led many teachers to leave their jobs − a trend that could continue if education leaders don’t address issues that affect morale.

COVID-19 devastated teacher morale − and it hasn’t recovered

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