Feb 28 The shrinking number of special ed teachers adds to schools' pressures By Christina A. Samuels, Alex Harwin, Education Week Federal statistics show that there's not only a shortage of special education teachers, but also a "quality shortage" -- a relatively high percentage of special education teachers in a state who are not fully qualified. Continue reading
Feb 28 Betsy DeVos proposes federal tax credits to advance school choice By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The Trump administration renewed its push for school choice with a proposal to provide $5 billion a year in federal tax credits for donations made to groups offering scholarships for private schools, apprenticeships and other educational programs. Continue reading
Feb 27 Fordham University confirms Cohen warned it not to disclose Trump's grades By Colin Brinkley, Associated press Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen said Trump directed him to write letters threatening legal action against schools if they made his grades or SAT scores public. Continue reading
Feb 26 Most Americans don't realize state funding for higher ed fell by billions By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report Spending is down by $9 billion over the last decade, driving tuition up and frustrating the search for skilled workers. Continue reading
Feb 21 Why Oakland teachers are on strike Teachers in Oakland, California, went on strike Thursday, part of a national wave of discontent by educators over classroom conditions, pay and other issues. Student photographers at Youth Beat, a PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Lab, captured the first day of… Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch 5:54 Amid immigration debate, top teachers gather to protest child detention By Kavitha Cardoza, Education Week Some of the nation's top teachers recently gathered in El Paso, Texas, to speak out against the government’s practice of detaining children who cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Dismissing the notion that they shouldn't get involved in political advocacy, teachers said… Continue watching
Feb 19 West Virginia House tables bill that prompted teacher strike By John Raby, Associated Press Just as the strike began Tuesday, the West Virginia House of Delegates effectively killed a complex education bill that sent state teachers to the picket lines nearly a year after a nine-day strike closed schools. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 12:11 Parkland teacher who survived shooting calls arming faculty 'asinine' Thursday marked the first anniversary of a deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Across the country, Americans paused to observe a moment of silence in honor of the 17 lives lost in the tragedy. Amna… Continue watching
Feb 14 Opinion: Teachers aren't losers. They're lifesavers By Kristin Karnitz On Monday night, Donald Trump Jr. told a campaign rally crowd to “Keep up that fight. Bring it to your schools. You don’t have to be indoctrinated by these loser teachers." In response, this mom writes: "Teachers are not just… Continue reading
Feb 14 Opinion: Learning to be the 'new me' after the Parkland tragedy By Sarah Lerner "I have used my voice to bring about change. I use my influence on social media to advocate for what I believe is right. I will fight for those who are no longer able to do so," writes teacher Sarah… Continue reading