Public Education
Milwaukee schools offer $1,000 bonus to licensed, retired teachers in effort to fill vacanciesAstrid Wagner worked 32 years in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), but she decided to return as the district provides bonuses to licensed, retired teachers for coming back to classrooms. “Is… Read More
Public Education
Teachers’ union, administrator at odds on handling teaching shortage, ‘excessing’The Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) has filed grievances against the city’s school district, arguing a recent move to address classroom vacancies harmed both staffers and students. “Administration could have… Read More
Public Education
More apprenticeships, not more money solution to Wisconsin’s teacher shortage(The Center Square) – While Wisconsin’s state superintendent is calling for more money to help solve the state’s teacher shortage, a reform group is suggesting another way. The Institute for… Read More
Public Education
Three of four public schools still struggle to find teachers, government reportsPublic schools across the nation are still struggling to hire enough teachers, government researchers report. The average public school had six teaching vacancies as of August,… Read More
Public Education
Many teaching positions unfilled as school year startsAs schools around the country resume classes this month, the struggle to fill teaching positions continues for many of them. The troubling trend began in the wake of the COVID-19… Read More
Public Education
As enrollment declines, Michigan has more public school teachers than past 10 years(The Center Square) – A report on Michigan’s teacher shortage found that despite high numbers of teachers leaving their jobs, the state has more total teachers employed at public schools… Read More
Public Education
Teacher shortage? For decades, public schools have enjoyed hiring sprees(The Daily Signal) – Pop quiz time. “Teacher shortages have gotten worse.” True or false? False. And yet, that sentence was part of a recent Washington Post headline. And… Read More
Public Education
‘Funding cuts and teacher shortage myths.’ Data analysis reframes PA education issues(The Center Square) – As Pennsylvania’s legislators prepare to return to Harrisburg to sort out the state’s education system and budget, a new report challenges what they call “funding cuts… Read More
Public Education
Colorado pupil-to-teacher ratio remains steady during educator shortage(The Center Square) – Teacher shortage claims in Colorado’s public schools were made as far back as 2015. But the pupil-to-teacher ratio in 2022-23 was among the lowest in 10… Read More
Education, Opinion
Kansas public school teacher: Yes, your children are being indoctrinatedParents and taxpayers need to know what’s going on in the Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD). As an English teacher employed in the SMSD for 15 years, I can no… Read More
Public Education
‘It’s a human rights violation’: Arizona paraprofessional fired for blowing the whistle on public school’s neglect of special needs studentsWhen an Arizona public school put an unqualified education paraprofessional in charge of a special education classroom, he blew the whistle in a video. Then the school allegedly fired him. Read More
Government
School Choice group and Concordia University launch new teacher pipeline(The Center Square) – There is a new push to get more teachers certified for some Wisconsin classrooms, including certifications for just a $9,000 price tag. School Choice Wisconsin and… Read More
Christian Schools, Courts
Lawsuit filed against Arizona public school for discrimination against Christian university student-teachersAn Arizona school board’s decision to end its student-teacher partnership with Arizona Christian University is a case of “unconstitutional discrimination,” a new lawsuit claims. The Alliance Defending Freedom filed suit… Read More
Public Education
Texas schools have more teachers than ever, but reports of shortages continue(The Center Square) – The number of public-school teachers in the state of Texas has increased for 10 consecutive years from 2011-12 to 2021-22. Yet the media has reported a… Read More
Culture, Public Education
School 4 days a week: Is a schoolchild’s dream a parent’s thorny nightmare?Some Nebraska schools are moving to a four-day school week, following the lead of at least six other school districts in the state. Amid a challenging hiring and retention climate,… Read More
Public Education
Michigan bill aims to ease substitute teaching requirements(The Center Square) – A bill introduced in Lansing aims to make it easier for Michigan schools to hire substitute teachers. Rep. Brad Paquette, R-Niles, introduced House Bill 4038, which… Read More
Public Education
South Dakota teachers leaving profession in ‘exasperation,’ says DOE Secretary(The Center Square) – South Dakota is experiencing a teacher shortage as some leave the profession, Department of Education Secretary Joe Graves told the Joint Appropriations Committee on Wednesday. "We've… Read More
Public Education
Interstate compact could bring out-of-state teachers to fill Kansas vacancies, state board hesitates(The Sentinel) – An interstate compact that would recognize teacher licenses from other states and alleviate the classroom instructor shortage is stalled in the Kansas State Board of Education. Read More
Public Education
Michigan taxpayers on the hook after governor signs $575M bill aimed at teacher shortage(The Center Square) – Michigan taxpayers are on the hook for another $575 million after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced new programs on Tuesday aimed at boosting the number of teachers… Read More
Public Education
Even this local teachers’ union is criticizing lax grading, ‘restorative justice’ and student behavior(The Center Square) – A Nevada teacher’s union criticized the Clark County School District’s lax grading system, “restorative justice” policies, and excessive teacher workload during a school board meeting Thursday. Read More
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