An Ohio mother is accusing a 6th grade teacher and a teacher’s aide of tying her son’s long hair into ponytails, making him stand in front of classrooms, and encouraging students to mock him.
(January 28, 2010) – AP
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that e-mail messages from teachers’ union leaders don't become public records just because they're contained in a school district's computer system.
(January 28, 2010) – AP
Earning a bachelor's degree in education was Harriet Richardson Ames' dream, which she fulfilled three weeks shortly after her 100th birthday.
(January 27, 2010) – AP
Teachers’ views on how instructional effectiveness should be measured, as well as how it could be improved, are not well-aligned with current education policy initiatives, according to a new survey report.
(January 27, 2010) – Teacher Magazine
Educator Bill Ferriter makes no bones about his distaste for interactive whiteboards, calling them "sad examples of careless decision-making and waste that are crippling schools."
(January 27, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
With 250 students applying for a video journalism course that only has room for 40 students, the class is quickly becoming the most popular course offered at a Mississippi high school.
(January 26, 2010) – AP
A study of 1st and 2nd graders suggests that female elementary school teachers concerned about their own math skills may be passing those fears along to the little girls they teach.
(January 26, 2010) – AP
A growing number of teachers have been focusing less on textbooks and more on the Internet for students’ homework assignments.
(January 25, 2010) – AP
Nebraska’s former education commissioner has been referencing his writings from his time as commissioner to help him design a leadership program for graduate students in education.
(January 25, 2010) – AP
Gov. Mitch Daniels said he was stunned that his proposal to retain 3rd graders came with such a large price tag that a key lawmaker said it would be delayed.
(January 22, 2010) – AP
Widespread teacher layoffs, larger class sizes, and increased economic hardship for children are among the impacts the recession has had on public schools and students in California, according to a recent report.
(January 22, 2010) – AP
An Alaska high school has largely relied on online donors to fund innovative school projects for their students.
(January 22, 2010) – AP
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' proposal to end “social promotion” might not receive a committee hearing because of its potentially hefty price tag.
(January 21, 2010) – AP
Author educator Larry Ferlazzo explains why having a mission is the secret to classroom management and student success.
(January 20, 2010) – Teacher Magazine (Web)
Gov. Rick Perry said the plan would effectively let local Texas school districts circumvent the state's decision to not compete for millions in education reform dollars.
(January 20, 2010) – AP
Colorado vowed to expand merit pay for teachers, change how educators are evaluated, and hire more Teach for America recruits to qualify for Race to the Top funding.
(January 20, 2010) – AP
This upcoming fall, AP Government and AP U.S. History students at a West Virginia high school will have one less book to carry, as their classes will pilot an online textbook program.
(January 19, 2010) – AP
The state’s schools chief will ask legislators to scrap some testing mandates, as well as incentive pay for teachers who obtain National Board certification.
(January 15, 2010) – AP
