Students In West Virginia Will Head Back To School As Teachers' Strike Ends
West Virginia's striking teachers are headed back to classrooms after the teachers union and state negotiators struck a deal Tuesday.
Education
Leader Of West Virginia Teachers Union Discusses Resolution To Strike
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Dale Lee, president of the West Virginia Education Association, about the resolution of the West Virginia teachers strike. Lee has taught in West Virginia public schools for 22 years.
Lessons From West Virginia
The West Virginia teachers' strike is into its second week, how are students dealing with the disruption
'We Have Reached A Deal': West Virginia Teacher Strike Set To End With Pay Raise
The strike, which shuttered classrooms in the state for more than a week, reached a resolution as Gov. Jim Justice, the union and lawmakers all agreed to a 5 percent salary bump for state employees.
It's The 9th Day Of West Virginia's Teachers Strike
Gov. Jim Justice reached a deal with teachers, but the state Senate changed the terms, lowering the proposed pay raise. Steve Inskeep talks to Jake Zuckerman from the Charleston Gazette-Mail.
Making Elementary School A Lot More Fun: Like Preschool!
In Boston, the thinking is that play, student-led activities and lots of choices work just as well for older kids. Plus, it keeps the gains kids make in preschool from fading later on.
Overall Crime And Guns In NC Public Schools Down; Violent Crime Rises
New numbers from the State Board of Education show a reduction in overall crime in North Carolina schools. But some categories of crimes are on the rise.
How Families In West Virginia Are Dealing With Child Care As Teachers' Strike Continues
Teachers in West Virginia are entering their eighth day of a statewide strike. At issue is a pay increase that teachers say does not keep up with the cost of living. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Amber Glennon, who is the Director of Operations at the Boys and Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle in Martinsburg, W.Va.
Florida Senate Passes Legislation Aimed At Preventing School Shootings
The Florida Senate passed a school safety bill that allows some teachers to carry guns and puts new restrictions on rifle sales on Monday.
Charity Honoring Philando Castile Pays All Lunch Debts In St. Paul School System
Castile, who was shot and killed by a police officer in 2016, worked in public school nutrition. A fund in his honor pays for the lunches of kids with outstanding cafeteria debts.