The strikes aren’t just about pay. They’re a rejection of tax cuts for the wealthy and a rallying cry for public goods and services. By Jane McAlevey In less than three months, rank-and-file teachers and educational support staff in five states—West Virginia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Colorado and Arizona—have turned the entire country into their classroom. They haven’t…
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Classes cancelled May 16 so teachers can rally in Raleigh
Board Vice Chair Carolyn Carpenter and Chair Cindy Fertenbaugh discuss making Wednesday, May 16 an optional teacher workday. The Cabarrus County Board of Education made the decision during its work session on Monday, May 7. Erin Kidd May 10, 2018 CONCORD— Cabarrus County Schools added its name to the list of districts that will be…
‘As long as it takes’: Teacher strike in Pueblo, Colorado stretches into third day
Julie Cain, a Pueblo teacher, protests against low salaries, old textbooks and outdated equipment in Puebla, Colorado, on May 8, 2018.Mariana Atencio / NBC News “We have old textbooks that are falling apart,” one teacher said. “We don’t have computers in our classroom.” by Mariana Atencio / May.09.2018 / 3:30 PM ET PUEBLO, Colo. — High school teacher…
A state takeover of JCPS won’t fix the district’s core problems
Cindy Cushman, Updated 9:42 a.m. ET May 8, 2018 There have been many opinions voiced about the recommended state takeover of JCPS. I agree with those who have been speaking out against a takeover for the many good reasons mentioned. What I haven’t seen is much talk about the schools labeled as “chronically failing” –…
Teachers don’t need appreciation weeks or muffins; they need a living wage | Opinion
by Carly Berwick Updated: MAY 8, 2018 — 11:47 AM EDT This week, parents and students are baking cookies and buying gift cards for teachers around the country. As sweet as these gestures are, Teacher Appreciation Week provides little material comfort to many teachers, including the 59 percent who work a second job to pay the bills. Muffins don’t…
Alabama schools struggle with teacher diversity
By Trisha Powell Crain Updated Sep 5, 2017; Posted Jul 13, 2017 This is the latest story in our series Tackling the Gap: A Teacher’s Conversation. The gap between black and white students in Alabama is both large and persistent when it comes to the percentage scoring proficient on standardized tests. AL.com and Spaceship Media are facilitating an online conversation with Alabama teachers, exploring…
North Carolina teachers will be the next to walk out. Here’s what they want:
By Holly Yan, Updated 3:52 PM ET, Tue May 8, 2018 The nationwide fight for more school funding has now swept North Carolina, where teachers are planning to skip school and confront lawmakers next week. On May 16 — when the Legislature comes back in session — hundreds of schools will be closed to students while…
The nation’s top teachers met with Betsy DeVos, and not all of them were thrilled with what she had to say
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos met privately with the nation’s top teachers Monday and asked them to talk about the obstacles they face in doing their jobs. At least one of those teachers told DeVos that some of her policies are hurting public education. “We have a problem where public money is siphoned off from the…
I’m a teacher — here are 7 things people get wrong about my job
Tess Plona There’s a lot people get wrong about teachers. Summer break is NOT a three-month vacation. Our hours extend well beyond the school day. We are under a lot of pressure. All the time. We’re not all extroverts. We’re preparing our students to take on the world, not just our subject. We love…
Educators an Important Resource in Youth Suicide Prevention
NEWSPROVIDED BY The Jason Foundation, Inc. May 1, 2018 HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (2012) details the importance that educators can play in the prevention of youth suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for youth ages 10 – 24 in the…
Standing Strong for Public Education! 