Teach Students To Use Social Media (The Right Way) And The Possibilities Are Endless
Social media can be a big part of students' lives, and teachers across the country are finding ways to use popular platforms as teaching tools.
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Students Across D.C. Graduated Despite Chronic Absences, An Investigation Finds
An official investigation into Ballou High School and other high schools in the District of Columbia found that students received diplomas despite missing more than 30 days in at least one class.
NC Teachers Face Long Delays In Getting Licenses
Prospective teachers in North Carolina can face a long delay in getting hired. A recent audit shows it can take six months or more to obtain a teaching license.
New Year Could Mean More Job Security For Some North Carolina Teachers
Some North Carolina Public School teachers will soon get more job security. A law that prohibits multi-year contracts will expire in the coming months.
How Much Do Teachers Spend On Classroom Supplies?
Republicans have agreed to preserve a $250 tax break for teachers when they buy classroom supplies. But teachers tell us that they typically spend a lot more.
To Fail Or Not To Fail: The Fierce Debate Over High Standards
With 40 percent of its students at risk of failing, one radical new high school in Washington, D.C., wrestles with whether to lower its own high expectations.
When The Focus Is On The Student, Not The Class
One small school district in New Hampshire was performing at the bottom of the state when it came to standardized tests and graduation rates. Then, leaders totally changed the way teachers taught.
Meet The 5 New Inductees Of The National Teachers Hall Of Fame
Five teachers were inducted into the National Teacher Hall of Fame this year and NPR's Claudio Sanchez sat down with them to get their take on what it means to be a teacher.
Increasing Salaries So Teachers Don't Have To Become Principals
Teachers across the country are choosing to leave the classroom for better pay as school administrators, where they can sometimes double their salaries.
When Schools Meet Trauma With Understanding, Not Discipline
Children in New Orleans suffer from trauma at high rates. Now, several schools there are focused on catching and helping students whose behavior may be a response to their suffering.