Education Jan 15 Teacher strikes stem from similar struggles across the nation Teacher shortages, low pay, the pressures of standardized testing and the rise of alternatives to traditional public schools…
Education Nov 12 After wave of activism, educators-turned-candidates saw mixed midterm results For educators who ran for office in states including Kentucky, Arizona and West Virginia that saw teachers converge on capitols this year, there were some successes but also disappointments. Still, advocates say, the movement will have lasting effects after pushing…
Politics Oct 04 Teachers running for office seek to shake up midterm elections Hundreds of current and former educators, most of them Democrats, are on general election ballots from school board to governor.