Los Angeles teachers are poised to end their strike after union leaders and LAUSD reached a tentative deal. It includes what amounts to a 6 percent raise for teachers, a reduction of class sizes over four years and the creation of 30 community schools.
The House of Delegates began considering a proposal offered by Gov. Jim Justice. It would provide a one-time $2,000 bonus to teachers who complete specialized math courses to be offered by the Department of Education and who spend at least 60 percent of their time teaching math classes. If the pilot program is successful, it could be expanded to other subjects in which teachers are in short supply, the governor said.
The two words, "these kids," frustrate Superintendent Carla Santorno more than any other phrase. It's used by some educators as a kind of secret code and a flimsy excuse for academic failure among marginalized students, she says.
In his State of the State speech, Gov. Eric Holcomb talked about making teacher pay competitive with surrounding states. He proposed having the state pay off a pension liability that schools currently pay. He also announced the creation of a Teacher Pay Commission to develop a plan in time for the 2021 legislative session.
If school districts are sincere about reversing the history of excessive outdoor suspension numbers and re-engaging students that have violated the student code of conduct, there is much to be done.
As lawmakers return this week to Des Moines, the state's school districts are banking on the Iowa Legislature to extend a sales tax they rely on to pay for building projects — and hope changes to the tax code don't dampen other sources of K-12 funding.
Many math programs feature a combination of digital, print and hands-on activities for students; provide educators with PD opportunities, such as on-site and video coaching; and generate assessment data to help personalize instruction.
Today's mentoring programs go beyond the basics of helping new teachers acclimate to the classroom. The one-on-one coaching model can serve as a boot camp for new teachers and a reboot for veterans.
As the legislative session begins in West Virginia, educators have started demonstrating against a move last month by Gov. Jim Justice's PEIA Task Force. Created as part of a deal to end the prior teachers' strike, the team leaders stated the force wouldn't recommend a long-term way to fund the state health insurance program at its current benefit levels before this session.
Data collection has become one of the most prominent tools educators use in the classroom to gauge the level of student comprehension. From classroom tests and standardized state testing to exit tickets, teachers are always being asked to collect data to determine the abilities and needs of students. The information we collect helps determine group […]
