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6 Things the Nation’s Top-Performing Public School System Does Differently
What these schools do—plus, what they don't have to do.
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If You’re Criticizing Teachers From the Bleachers, Take a Seat
We don't need your coaching.
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A New White House Report Says “Chronic” Student Absences Have Nearly Doubled in Recent Years
About 30% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-2022 school year.
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5 Reasons Paraprofessionals Need Higher Salaries in 2023
We certainly appreciate them, but appreciation doesn't pay the bills.
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Grades:
Elementary School
5 School Districts That Are Saying Yes to Teacher Raises Despite All the Reasons to Say No
These districts know it's long overdue.
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Grades:
Elementary School
If This Bill Passes, Every Teacher in America Will Be Paid at Least $60,000
They want teaching to be a sought-after profession once again.
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What Is a Title I School?
It has to do with funding, not the students who attend.
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Grades:
Elementary School
Arizona Is Recruiting Teachers by Offering Them Tiny Houses Behind the School, and the Internet Is Not Here for It
Here's an alternative idea. Maybe we can just pay teachers more?
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These Quotes from “The Teachers” by Alexandra Robbins Stopped Me in My Tracks
It should honestly be required reading.
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Here’s Why We Can No Longer “Shut the Door and Teach”
We cannot "shut the door" on directives to empty our bookshelves or act as human shields.