Kaitlyn Kanzler, Matt Fagan and Tariq Zehawi, June 10, 2019 Franklin Lakes teachers protest expired contract. Tariq Zehawi, NorthJersey The Franklin Lakes Board of Education is looking to take “emergency court action” to force teachers back into the schools after they shut down four schools with a protest to demand relief from rising healthcare costs and a contract…
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In many teaching jobs, teachers’ salaries can’t cover rent
New teachers can’t afford median rent almost anywhere. Our city-by-city analysis validates a theme in teacher strikes. But that’s not the full story Erin Richards and Matt Wynn, June 5, 2019 Teachers hustle to afford housing Elementary school teacher Stacie Baur in Pennsylvania teaches English to Chinese students via Skype to make ends meet. JACK GRUBER,…
U.S. Spent More Than $694B On Elementary, Secondary Public Schools In FY 2017… Largest Annual Increase Since 2008
May 24, 2019 U.S. Spent More Than $694B On Elementary, Secondary Public Schools In FY 2017… Largest Annual Increase In Public School Spending Since 2008 By Rika Chen There are around 48.6 million children enrolled in public elementary and secondary education in the United States. But how much are we spending on their education? The…
Teacher Strike Day 3: New Haven School District
On the third day of the teacher’s strike, hundreds of teachers and families rallied and marched through Union City to the school district office, where the board held a meeting Wednesday night. By Kate Larsen Thursday, May 23, 2019 UNION CITY, Calif. (KGO) — It may be a teacher’s strike, but it’s deeply affecting the students…
Missouri teachers leaving due to low pay
Survey shows pay big reason why teachers leave By: Leslie Aguilar May 20, 2019 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Teachers in Missouri aren’t in it for the pay. In fact, a recent survey revealed the pay is the number one reason teachers leave the profession. The Missouri Board of Education commissioned the survey as they search…
California Teachers Pay For Their Own Substitutes During Extended Sick Leave
May 20, 2019 JULIA MCEVOY Heather Burns at Martin Elementary School in South San Francisco, where she now teaches third grade. Burns was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 and had to pay for her own substitute while on sick leave. Stephanie Lister/KQED A 40-year-old California law requiring public school teachers on extended…
St. Paul schools wrestle with budget shortfall
District faces enrollment losses, a new strategic plan even with Legislature’s boost in per-pupil funding. By Anthony Lonetree MAY 19, 2019 — The public stepped up to provide new funding for St. Paul Public Schools, but district leaders still were looking anxiously to the State Capitol for help in solving its budget problems. The deal…
Bernie Sanders’ education plan to take aim at segregation in public schools
BY CARA KORTE, LACRAI MITCHELL MAY 18, 2019 Sen. Bernie Sanders will unveil an education plan in South Carolina on Saturday that addresses de facto segregation in American public schools. The Vermont senator’s campaign says the plan is multi-faceted and partly aimed at reducing segregation in the public school system. It would end funding…
Can pay raises help rural Texas districts like Buffalo retain teachers?
Starting teacher pay in Buffalo is thousands below the state average, and it’s hard to attract people from outside the small town. The district’s superintendent hopes school finance reform will help. BY ALIYYA SWABY MAY 17, 2019 Buffalo ISD Superintendent Lacy Freeman drives a school bus because he can’t find enough qualified drivers in Buffalo. Michael Stravato…
More than 1,000 Nashville schools teachers to be absent with protest over wages expected Thursday
Jason Gonzales, May 16, 2019 More than 1,000 Metro Nashville Public Schools teachers are projected to be absent on Thursday — the same day the school board is to present its budget to Metro Council and protests over pay are planned. Some of the absences are likely tied to ongoing protests from teachers over a proposed $28.2 million…
Standing Strong for Public Education! 