Nick Melvoin, the board’s vice president, asked at Tuesday’s meeting for all schools to be allowed the hiring freedom. Laura Greanias June 15, 2018 About one-fourth of LA Unified schools have just won a coveted freedom: the right to hire the best teacher for the job. However, the majority of Los Angeles schools are still…
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Teachers converge on Baton Rouge to bring education to the forefront
By: Renee Allen Posted: Jun 18, 2018 08:17 PM CDT A coalition of teachers, students, parents and leaders are in Baton Rouge to fight for public funding for education. Rachelle Dehrab represents the Louisiana Association of Educators and teaches in Iberia Parish. Dehrab is headed to Baton Rouge to join others who don’t want to see…
Why are we ignoring the best news about Arizona teachers?
Arizona students are improving on national tests even when they shouldn’t be. Why? I’m fairly sure teachers have something to do with it. Joanna Allhands, May 4, 2018 As the #RedforEd walkout rages, a few readers have told me that teachers don’t deserve extra funding until they improve performance among their students. But that overlooks some…
Díaz: Great news, Arizona! A Texas district wants to lure our teachers
Elvia Diaz: Teachers everywhere should unapologetically seek competitive salaries to save themselves and the profession. Elvia Díaz May 30, 2018 No one can blame opportunists for luring low-paid Arizona teachers to their ranks. In fact, we must welcome them shamelessly advertising in Arizona for better-paying teaching jobs elsewhere in the wake of the recent massive walkout….
Arizona’s ‘free college for teachers’ program is underfunded. That’s a good thing
Opinion: There are more teaching students than money available to help them. How is that not good news? Joanna Allhands, June 18, 2018 It doesn’t shock me that Arizona’s “free college for teachers” program doesn’t yet pay for all four years of school, as promised. Or that it doesn’t apply to all teachers, just those in certain…
Dallas teachers to strike on Tuesday as board passes budget, but no contract
Dallas School District Superintendent Thomas Duffy, left, offers remarks as board president Sherri Newell and solicitor Vito DeLuca look on during the school board meeting on Monday night at Dallas High School. – Bill Tarutis | June 18, 2018 By Eileen Godin DALLAS TWP. — No new vote, no new contract, no school today. A contentious…
Teachers and guns: Inside a firearm training where educators learn to take down shooters
“I need to have that weapon on me at all times in case something would happen,” an Ohio teacher said. “I know the other teachers feel the same way.” by Kalhan Rosenblatt / Jun.19.2018 / 3:39 AM ET On a recent morning in Newcomerstown, Ohio, a row of teachers stood in a line with guns drawn and moved…
Teacher pay and school outcomes don’t have to compete for state dollars
June 17, 2018 School budgets and teacher contracts should focus on making sure every child in Washington gets a good education that prepares them for college and career. By Seattle Times editorial board The Seattle Times The school year might be ending, but many districts and teachers unions across Washington are negotiating their first contracts…
Unwieldy Health Costs Often Stand Between Teachers And Fatter Paychecks
West Virginia teachers, students and supporters hold signs on a Morgantown street as they continue their strike on March 2, 2018. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) By: Emmarie Huetteman June 18, 2018 As teacher strikes flared this spring in more than half a dozen states, from West Virginia to Arizona, protesters bemoaned stagnant salaries, overcrowded classrooms and…
Here’s a low-cost strategy that could help address teacher shortages
BY DAN GOLDHABER AND CYRUS GROUT, OPINION CONTRIBUTORS — 06/18/18 THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY CONTRIBUTORS ARE THEIR OWN AND NOT THE VIEW OF THE HILL Concerns about teacher shortages are a prominent feature of today’s educational landscape. While there aren’t shortages across the board, states are clearly hurting when it comes to hiring in some subject…
Standing Strong for Public Education! 