Teachers Earn Less Than Their Private-Sector Counterparts, Research Shows
Teachers have a 21.4 percent "wage penalty" compared to college graduates with similar education and experience, according to new research from the Economic Policy Institute.
Why a County Eliminated Degree Requirements for 82 Types of Jobs
The change will affect the hiring criteria for jobs ranging from budget analysts to parks managers.
The Other Kind of School Segregation
COMMENTARY | The public focuses its attention on divides between schools, while tracking has created separate and unequal education systems within single schools.
How to Inspire Girls to Become Carpenters and Electricians
Male-dominated trades like construction, plumbing, and welding can offer job security and decent pay. A camp aims to show girls these careers are for them, too.
State and Local Government Pay and Benefit Growth Has Outpaced Private Sector, Report Finds
But government employers still say they’re struggling to fill some jobs.
Michigan Business Groups Give Support to Tuition-Free Programs
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The National Teacher Shortage is Worse Than Previously Thought, Researchers Say
The deficit is particularly bad in high-poverty districts, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Most States Not Spending Enough on Neediest School Districts
New research found that most states do not allocate resources according to which school districts need it most.
How a School District Did Away with Snow Days
In Anderson, South Carolina, school officials traded inclement weather closures for remote learning.
One in Eight NYC Students is Homeless by Fifth Grade
New research found that homelessness among students in New York City varied widely depending on geography and ethnicity.
The Gun Violence That’s a Bigger Threat to Kids Than School Shootings
Mass killings on school grounds account for a very small percent of victims, but they capture far more public attention than other shootings.
Latest School Superintendent Salary Figures Highlighted in New Research
The figures show variations between male and female superintendents and school district sizes.
Hike Taxes on the Rich to Pay for Education? Voters in this State Support the Idea, Survey Finds
The poll results come amid discussions about taxing wealthier Americans more at the federal level.
Teachers Union Raises Red Flags Over Pension Investments in Private Prisons
The American Federation of Teachers characterizes the corrections sector as problematic territory for retirement funds.
Kentucky Governor: Cold Weather Closures Set Bad Example for Kids
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Parkland Is Embracing Student Surveillance
A new report—and some parents—calls for police to gain broader-than-ever access to students’ data.
L.A.’s Teachers Got What They Wanted—For Their Students
The strike showcased unions' strategy of advocating not just for their members but also for better resources for schools.
Community-College Students Succeed at Elite Schools—When They’re Admitted
A new report finds that these students graduate from selective colleges at higher rates than first-time freshmen.
Tens of Thousands of Teachers Strike in L.A. as Negotiations Stall
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Millions of College Students Are Going Hungry
A new government report highlights just how pervasive the problem is.
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