There is a growing awareness that leaders who demonstrate empathy are not soft or nice; rather, they possess a highly refined skill that can, and data suggests should be cultivated.
The state expects to have a critical need of teachers in health, special education, computer science, music, social studies, early childhood, art, English, English as a second language, science and math next year.
This year's finalists are recognized for their success in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students. Learn what qualities make them such qualified candidates.
The $1.25 million grant will award six students per year a scholarship that covers nearly 100% of their in-state tuition and other fees, including textbooks and housing. Better yet, the scholarship doesn't require students to commit to teaching in Texas out of college.
As someone who has helped launch nearly 1,000 esports programs, I've seen how they draw students to school, and how districts can set up teams at little or no cost.
"Something isn't right, and the ramifications are clear," a new analysis reads. What factors should district leaders address to keep educators in the profession?
While students with learning disabilities and English language learners often have interventions targeted to their individual needs, it's not uncommon for schools to take a one-size-fits-all approach to academic growth and instruction.
Chronic absenteeism, student misbehavior, accelerated learning and youth mental health are some of their biggest priorities this year. But one crisis in particular is slowing down progress in all of these areas.
Larger Oklahoma districts could get an extra $1 million in state funding under a new proposal while another measure would cover the costs of banning cellphones.
