Teacher Appreciation

Teaching Profession The Irony of Teacher Appreciation Day 2016
A day meant for appreciating educators has sparked controversy and some skepticism, largely in connection with ongoing debates around teacher pay, underfunded school systems, and student testing, to name a few.
Sam Milton, May 3, 2016
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School & District Management Mark Twain-Impersonating English Teacher Hanging Up the Chalk
Tom Gilding, a high school English teacher who has gained renown as Mark Twain impersonator, has announced that he is retiring this spring. But only from teaching, not from impersonating Mark Twain.
Kristine Kim, April 22, 2016
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Teaching Profession Palestinian Teacher Who Emphasizes Play Wins $1 Million Education Prize
Hanan Al Hroub, a secondary school teacher, grew up in a Palestinian refugee camp, and said she entered teaching as a way to help youth who experience trauma.
Ross Brenneman, March 15, 2016
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Classroom Technology Celebrities Mobilize to Launch #BestSchoolDay Campaign to Support Classroom Projects
The non-profit education organization DonorsChoose.org announced that celebrities, athletes, and more have pledged to flash fund over $14 million for over 11,000 public school classroom projects in communities across the country.
Elisha McNeil, March 10, 2016
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Teaching Profession Two U.S. Teachers Among 2016 Finalists for $1 Million Teaching Prize
Ten teachers have been announced as finalists for the 2016 Global Teacher Prize, a $1 million annual award offered by the Varkey Foundation.
Ross Brenneman, February 17, 2016
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Teaching Profession Join These Teachers as They Liveblog the TV Show 'Teachers'
The TV show "Teachers" debuted on TV Land in mid-January. What do actual, real-live teachers think of it? We're inviting some to liveblog their experience.
Ross Brenneman, February 3, 2016
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Curriculum Acclaimed Educator Jaime Escalante Featured in New U.S. Postage Stamp
Escalante, the Bolivian native and former U.S. high school math teacher, died of cancer in 2010.
Kristine Kim, January 29, 2016
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Teaching Profession Challenger's Legacy: Many of Christa McAuliffe's Students Are Now Teachers
Both of McAuliffe's children are now teachers as well.
Ross Brenneman, January 28, 2016
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Teaching Profession Majority of Finalists for 2016 National Teacher of the Year Are Educators of Color
The Council of Chief State Schools Officers announced today the four finalists for National Teacher of the Year.
Ross Brenneman, January 12, 2016
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Teaching Profession The New 'Star Wars' Character Maz Kanata Is Based on a Teacher
Bar matron Maz Kanata, introduced in "The Force Awakens," has her roots in director J.J. Abrams' childhood.
Ross Brenneman, January 6, 2016
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Teaching Profession Things Get Awkward for Teacher at a San Antonio Spurs Game
A San Antonio teacher demurred a public display of affection at a Spurs game this week out of concerns about being spotted by students.
Ross Brenneman, December 18, 2015
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Teaching Profession Teachers in Mass. District Aim for Dual Certification to Meet Student-Population Changes
Twenty-one teachers in Milford, Mass., are volunteering to work off-hours to gain dual-certification in English as a second language instruction.
Kristine Kim, November 25, 2015
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Teaching Profession Thanksgiving Inspiration for America's Teachers
As our way of expressing gratitude for the hard work educators do, we have compiled some of our favorite inspirational posts from the EdWeek archives into a Storify to serve as a pick-me-up for any teachers who might need an extra boost this time of year the year.
Lovey Cooper, November 24, 2015
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School & District Management Public Shows 'Tough Love' for Teachers in Annual PDK/Gallup Poll
The initial results from the 2015 poll focused on public perceptions of testing and the Common Core State Standards.
Kristine Kim, September 28, 2015
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