WS/FCS staff raise concerns about state teacher salary proposal
A few Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools staff members say the teaching shortage may worsen if a new state licensing and compensation proposal takes effect.
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Why teachers from one of Ohio's largest school districts are on strike
Children in the Columbus, Ohio, school system will likely begin their first day online because 4,500 teachers are striking after negotiations over a new contract with the district went nowhere.
Onlookers urged police to charge into Texas school
A father whose fourth-grade daughter was killed in the attack, said he raced to the school and raised the idea of charging into the school with several other bystanders.
Opinion: 5 steps we must take to vaccinate the world's vulnerable—and end the pandemic
Three doctors present their proposal to get vaccines to everyone in the world. "We already have the resources, knowledge and systems," they write. Global leaders just have to make it happen.
More Black families are homeschooling their children, citing the pandemic and racism
In Alabama, the co-founders of Black Homeschoolers of Birmingham say membership is growing as parents try to shield their children from racism in education and teach them about their own heritage.
A refugee at 4, he felt like a lost star. Now his voice shines in a graphic memoir
When Stars Are Scattered is the story of Omar Mohamed's years at a refugee camp in Kenya. He cared for his brother and found the courage to dream big. The book was a National Book Awards finalist.
How Do You Help Girls Thrive In School? There's A Surprising Answer
A new study finds that girl-centric programs may not be the only effective way to boost girls' school performance in low-income countries.
NC Republicans Seek Veto Override Of School Reopening Bill
Republicans at the North Carolina General Assembly say they're ready to attempt to override Democratic Gov.
Village Teacher Wins $1 Million Prize For World's Most 'Exceptional' Educator
Ranjitsinh Disale from India has been honored for finding ways to educate girls whose parents don't want them to come to school.
Discussing COVID-19 With Young School Children
Many schools working to reopen and provide in-person learning are facing a bumpy ride. Some are forced to re-close due to COVID-19 flare-ups among students and staff.