Teacher Voice
Teaching Profession
Yes, Teachers Want Better Pay. But That's Not All They Say They Need
Educators shared what they need to see in addition to pay raises to improve morale and make the teaching profession more appealing.
Social Studies
Social Studies Groups Are Training Teachers to Navigate 'Divisive Concepts' Laws
They're teaching how to defend the discipline against charges of indoctrination and maintain quality despite curricular restrictions.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Teachers Are Not Meant to Be Martyrs
When teachers speak out, they are not waving at you. They are drowning in front of you.
Teaching Profession
Long Hours, Second Jobs: New Federal Data Give a Snapshot of the Teaching Profession
The profession grew less diverse, and teachers are still working significantly more than a 40-hour workweek, the latest data show.
Recruitment & Retention
Why You Should Survey Your School Staff
And what you should do after the results are in.
Teaching Profession
Q&A
Award-Winning Teachers Are Pushing Back Against Attacks on 'Honest Education'
They plan to host conversations, educate school boards, and write op-eds about why affirming, culturally responsive classrooms matter.
States
Opinion
Some Politicians Count on Teachers Staying Silent. We Can't Afford To
Censorship laws send teachers the message, “We don’t trust you.” We need to speak up in defense of our profession.
School & District Management
Reported Essay
Teachers Are Ready for Systemic Change. Are Schools?
The pandemic underscored the need for school change. Leaders must be ready to take on that work.
School & District Management
Video
Teachers Hoped the Pandemic Would Bring Change for All Students. Did We Miss the Chance?
Many teachers hoped the pandemic would be a chance to reset education, but they now wonder if the opportunity has been squandered.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Listen Up: Give Teachers a Voice in What Happens in Their Schools
With the help of teacher leaders, schools have a better chance of thriving. Here are 15 ways educators can speak up.
Federal
Use Your 'Teacher Voice,' Jill Biden Urges in a Push for Political Activism
Voting in the midterms is a critical step educators can take to bolster democracy, the first lady and other labor leaders told teachers.
Teaching Profession
Q&A
The First 5 Years in the Classroom Are Tough. This Teacher Has Ideas to Lessen the Burden
A middle school teacher talks about why educators need to share stories about their jobs—and find schools that reflect their values.
Recruitment & Retention
4 Steps to Building Your Own School Staffing Pipeline
Here's some creative ways to get around the staff shortage that's plagued many schools.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Schools Should Make Students' Wishes Come True. Here's How
We know what care for trauma looks like in health settings. What about in schools?