A college professor shares her journey as a substitute teacher amid a growing teacher shortage Teacher Shortage: A College Professor’s Experience Substituting in Schools New Jersey: I’ve been a college professor for 15 years. When I saw the teacher shortage in my public school district, I decided to step in as a substitute teacher. The…
New York plans to provide free lunch and breakfast for all students by 2026, backed by Governor Hochul’s funding proposal. All NY Students Could Get Free School Meals by 2026 Under New Proposal New York: Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing for free lunch and breakfast for all students starting in 2026. This plan aims to…
Los Angeles schools reopened as fires continue to threaten the area, raising concerns for students and staff affected by the devastation. LA Schools Face Challenges Reopening Amid Ongoing Fires and Destruction Los Angeles: Schools in LA reopened on Monday, but it’s been a tough time for everyone. The fires are still raging, and many students…
Danny Evans-Tomkinson receives ‘life changer of the year’ award at Buckingham Palace for his dedication to special needs students Bolton Teaching Assistant Honoured for Transforming Lives of Special Needs Students Bolton: An amazing teaching assistant named Danny Evans-Tomkinson just won the ‘life changer of the year’ award. He’s been a real game-changer for kids at…
A teacher’s low salary is offset by excellent health insurance, crucial for their family of seven. My Husband Is a Teacher; Salary Is Low but Health Insurance Is Great City: The story unfolds in a small town where my husband has been teaching for 20 years. His salary is just $19,000 above the poverty line…
Governor Hochul aims to limit cellphone use in New York schools to address youth mental health concerns Gov Hochul Proposes Cellphone Restrictions for NY Students in Schools Troy: So, Governor Hochul is looking to put some limits on cellphones in New York public schools. She announced this while discussing the state budget, saying it’s all…
Pedro Martinez’s tenure as Chicago Public Schools CEO ended amid a power struggle and budget issues A Clear Timeline of Pedro Martinez’s Career at Chicago Public Schools Chicago: So, Pedro Martinez, the CEO of Chicago Public Schools, got fired in late December. This was a big deal because it opened the door for Mayor Brandon…
Four Chicago magnet schools will use a $15 million grant to enhance personalized learning for students, starting in the 2025-26 school year. Chicago Magnet Schools Receive $15 Million Federal Grant for Personalized Learning Chicago: At Avalon Park Fine & Performing Arts School, the second floor is buzzing with creativity. Tables are set up like a…
Volusia County’s graduation rate hits 93.7%, while Flagler County rises to 89% in 2024 Florida Releases 2024 Graduation Rates: How Do Volusia and Flagler Compare Daytona Beach: Volusia County’s graduation rate jumped to 93.7% for the 2024 school year, according to new data. That’s a solid increase of 2.1 percentage points, putting them above the…
Over 3,000 support staff at Edmonton Public Schools are striking for better pay after years without an increase Edmonton Public Schools Support Staff Workers Go on Strike Edmonton: More than 3,000 support staff workers at Edmonton Public Schools (EPSB) started their strike on Monday. They’re pushing for better salaries, which haven’t budged in over ten…
