Teaching & Classroom
The shortage is causing students to miss out on behavior support, vocational training, and it's even preventing some students from getting to school.
State officials warned, however, that Colorado’s dire budget outlook could limit money for dyslexia support.
'We are not for sale,’ say teachers who want more meaningful investments in public schools.
The plan represents the latest effort to address two pressing problems: A growing number of unsustainably small schools and longstanding gaps in support for struggling readers.
Schools are not required to report their recess policies, but many parents want more information on how much outdoor time or play their children get during the school day.
Students will still take Regents exams across New York, but will not be required to pass them to earn a diploma.
Classes on media literacy and spotting falsehoods can rely on many strategies, from ‘prebunking’ to core math and language arts skills.
Four years after New York City overhauled its summer program to blend academics and recreation, lawmakers want to know if it’s working.
Teacher attrition in Philadelphia is highest for new teachers and those of color
Years of shortages have led to a staggering problem across the state, with few solutions on the horizon.
Yan Carlos Mejia now incorporates materials from his visits to the Frida Kahlo Museum, Machu Picchu, and other stops in Latin America to help his students learn English.
The pushback from the influential teachers union raises questions about the long-term prospects of the math curriculum’s success.
Janet Damon received the honor during a surprise assembly at Denver’s DELTA High School. She’ll be an ambassador for all the state’s teachers.
With phone policies under the microscope this school year, how are teachers, students, and administrators adjusting?
Colorado education officials have been surprising the finalists in their classrooms.
Communication during emergencies is a big reason families are skeptical of school cell phone bans. But parents also acknowledge the downside of phones at school, and they’re trying compromises.
All NYC elementary schools must use one of three reading programs starting this fall. Here’s a parent-friendly breakdown of the similarities and differences between them.
Schools Chancellor David Banks was especially excited for the first day. “It represents the rebirth of our school system,” he said.
The first major test of New York City’s compliance comes in September 2025, when the law requires that 60% of classrooms across the city fall below the caps.
Some basic guidelines for those early parent-teacher meetings are to bring a pen and paper, exchange reliable contact information, and give everyone some grace.