Teachers' daily interactions with students and parents play a big role in how well they do their jobs. But their Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok habits can also make a difference. A study looked at 1, 840 teachers from primary and secondary schools to see how these factors connect. Most were around 4
Becoming a teacher in Pennsylvania now comes with a financial boost for some. A new program gives student teachers $10, 000 if they promise to work in state schools for three years after graduation. The catch? Not everyone gets the money. Over half the applicants were turned down last year due to li
In Massachusetts, about 1, 300 spots for young children in Head Start programs have vanished over the past three years because federal money has stopped growing while program costs keep climbing. Nationwide, enrollment fell from roughly 1. 1 million kids in 2013 to around 785, 000 in 2022. The stat
Over three decades after her playing days ended, basketball legend Cheryl Miller is returning to TV this May to analyze WNBA games on NBC. Known for her sharp skills as a player, coach, and front-office leader, she’s joining the network as a studio analyst when top teams battle it out. Miller made
A Florida music teacher now faces serious charges after allegedly grooming a teenage piano student in disturbing ways. Police reports claim the 53-year-old man, who taught at a Miami high school, crossed multiple boundaries with the girl. He showed her a tattoo of two hearts on his chest, telling he
Teachers shape our kids’ futures. They work hard, often beyond the school day, and many feel overworked and underpaid. Nevada has tried to fix this by raising salaries. The result is a smaller number of teachers leaving and more people staying in classrooms. Still, the average pay is only about $53,
A 29‑year‑old former social studies teacher in South Carolina was taken into custody on February 10th. The arrest stemmed from allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor, including claims that he promoted the child’s prostitution and conspired with others. Shortly after his detainment, st
Pennsylvania is spending time and money to train new teachers, but too many leave after just a few years. That waste of resources hurts students the most. Two lawmakers—one who became a teacher and another who went into public service—teamed up to propose a solution. They believe the state should in
A former social studies teacher from Columbia, South Carolina, now faces more serious legal trouble after leaving his job suddenly. The 29-year-old man, who previously worked at Lower Richland High School, was arrested in February on multiple charges related to minors. These include serious allegati
LA school leaders and teachers’ union have said they are close to a deal that could keep schools open next Tuesday. A two‑year contract has been tentatively agreed upon, promising a jump in salaries and more support staff. Teachers would earn $77, 000 as new teachers instead of about $69, 000,
