WS/FC Schools Looks To Hire Substitute Teachers, Other Essential Staff
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system is working on a plan to address staff shortages in some key departments as it deals with rising COVID-19 cases in the community.
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Many Arkansas Teachers Refuse In-Person Classes Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Citing a lack of adherence to guidelines, teachers in Little Rock, Arkansas, have refused to teach in-person classes. The district is considering firing them.
Teachers, Other WS/FC Schools Workers Could See Pay Bump
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education is considering pay increase proposals for teachers and some other employees.
Helpline Adds Mental Health And Emotional Support For Educators
The continuation of remote learning and stress from the pandemic is putting a strain on many people.
Some NC Teachers Head Back To Classrooms
Guilford County is among many school districts welcoming teachers back into the buildings this week. They're preparing as the district begins the first nine weeks remotely.
Teachers Union OKs Strikes If Schools Reopen Without Safety Measures In Place
Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers, said "safety strikes" should only take place as a last resort. The decision on whether to strike would be left to the local union.
A Teacher Who Contracted COVID-19 Cautions Against In-Person Schooling
Three teachers in rural Arizona contracted COVID-19 after working together in a classroom. One of them died. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jena Martinez-Inzunza about her experience.
Teacher Supply Warehouse Eases Out-Of-Pocket Expenses
Summer has wound down, and it's already time to pack the lunch, grab the bus, and make sure all the school supplies are ready to go as students head back to the classroom.
