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Inflation IS Sucking the Life Out of Teacher Pay Raises, Report Says
A new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can't keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools.
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Student Journalists’ Free Press Rights Tested at Marin County High School
Administrators at Redwood High School in Marin County have been accused of violating a state law that protects the First Amendment and free press rights of student journalists at the Redwood Bark, the school's award-winning newspaper.
Oklahoma Governor Signs Landmark Childhood Reading Bill Into Law
OKLAHOMA CITY — Major changes to early childhood reading policies, including a return to strict third-grade retention, are now law in Oklahoma after being a top talking point throughout the 2026 legislative session. Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1778 while surrounded by state leaders and students at John W. Rex C…
Indianapolis Public Education Corporation Member Bios
The appointed Indianapolis Public Education Corporation board will make decisions on transportation and building access. Most have connections to the charter school sector.
Kids and Parents Dislike Math Homework, SO Teachers Are Scrapping IT. Will Students BE Better Off?
A few days into the new semester this January, the LaSalle Parish school district in rural Louisiana made a pronouncement: There would be no more homework. None of the 2,500 students in this district — from the youngest learners up through high school seniors — are required to do schoolwork at home this semester. Paren…
596 NC Schools Awarded Purple Star Designations for Being ‘Military-Friendly’
Educators and military-connected individuals gathered on Friday for the annual Purple Star Award ceremony at the North Carolina National Guard Base in Raleigh. Nearly 600 schools across the state were designated by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) during the...
Nurturing Refugee Students in an Uncertain Political Environment
“What can I do?” “How can I support these students when my reach feels so limited?” Across North Carolina, educators are wrestling with these questions as they navigate the responsibility of supporting one of the state’s most vulnerable student populations. ...
Schools Across California Face Uncertainty as Layoffs Loom
More than 2,400 preliminary layoff notices have been issued to positions represented by the California Teachers Association as of April 10, and more than 3,300 to positions represented by the California School Employees Association as of March 17. Layoff decisions will be finalized by May 15.
4 Ways to Turn Math Fears into Math Cheers
My first few years teaching math were a struggle for me and my students. Our textbook focused primarily on direct instruction: I do, then you do, but rarely we do.