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Teachers and other staff members from the Clifton, Texas, school district undergo handgun training at a shooting range just outside of Clifton. Instructors from Big Iron Concealed Handgun Training in Waco, Texas, were giving teachers tips on what they need to know to earn a license to carry weapons out of sight.
Teachers and other staff members from the Clifton, Texas, school district undergo handgun training at a shooting range just outside of Clifton in 2013. Instructors from Big Iron Concealed Handgun Training in Waco, Texas, were giving teachers tips on what they need to know to earn a license to carry weapons out of sight.
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School Climate & Safety Teachers Agree on Most School Safety Issues, Except Guns
Teachers agree on their schools' top safety concerns, but they're divided over a policy that's extensively debated after school shootings.
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School & District Management 3 Principles to Help School and District Leaders Build Better Relationships With Teachers
Communication, capacity building, and a willingness to fail are key tenets of relationship-building, school and district leaders say.
Alyson Klein, May 30, 2023
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Alexandra Robbins
Alexandra Robbins
Teaching Profession Q&A Why This Author Wants to Ditch the Term 'Teacher Burnout'
Alexandra Robbins' advocacy on behalf of teachers stems from her own research for a book on the teaching profession.
Elizabeth Heubeck, May 24, 2023
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Teaching Profession Video What Educators Want Other Teachers to Know During Teacher Appreciation Week
For teachers and student teachers, Teacher Appreciation Week is a chance to reflect on and thank the educators who inspired them.
Kaylee Domzalski, May 11, 2023
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School Climate & Safety Opinion How Teachers Can Collectively Push Back Against Gun Violence
A teacher educator proposes concrete ways educators can raise their voices alongside parents and youth.
Rebecca Woodard, May 11, 2023
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Teaching Profession Video What Educators Have to Say About the Teachers Who Inspired Them
From kindergarten class to high school chemistry, these educators share stories about the teachers who inspired them.
Kaylee Domzalski, May 5, 2023
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Teaching Profession Opinion Teachers Aren't Burnt Out. They Are Being Set Up to Fail
Instead of scapegoating teachers, let’s look at the real causes of workplace stress and demoralization, writes best-selling author and teacher Alexandra Robbins.
Alexandra Robbins, May 5, 2023
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Image of caution tape near the teacher's desk in the classroom.
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Teaching Profession Two-Thirds of Teachers Say Schools Are Falling Short for Struggling Learners
In a new survey, teachers voice criticism of their profession and the state of education.
Elizabeth Heubeck, April 26, 2023
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President Joe Biden congratulates Rebecka Peterson, 2023 National Teacher of the Year, during a ceremony honoring the Council of Chief State School Officers' 2023 Teachers of the Year in the Rose Garden of the White House, on April 24, 2023.
President Joe Biden congratulates Rebecka Peterson, 2023 National Teacher of the Year, during a ceremony honoring the Council of Chief State School Officers' 2023 Teachers of the Year in the Rose Garden of the White House, on April 24, 2023.
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Teaching Profession Teaching Shouldn't Be a 'Life-Threatening Profession,' Biden Says
The president spoke to educators during a ceremony to honor the 2023 State Teachers of the Year.
Libby Stanford, April 24, 2023
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Teaching Profession Data How Much Do Teachers Get Paid? See New State-by-State Data
Salaries have ticked up slightly, but not enough to keep up with inflation.
Madeline Will, April 24, 2023
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Teaching Profession From Our Research Center It's Been a Tough Time for Teachers. But Students See Their Dedication, Survey Finds
More than four in five teens surveyed by the EdWeek Research Center said they believe their teachers are motivated to help them learn.
Alyson Klein, April 24, 2023
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Rebecka Peterson, a high school math teacher in Tulsa, Okla., is the 2023 National Teacher of the Year.
Rebecka Peterson, a high school math teacher in Tulsa, Okla., is the 2023 National Teacher of the Year.
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Teaching Profession Rebecka Peterson Finds the Good in Every School Day. She's the National Teacher of the Year
Peterson teaches high school math in Tulsa, Okla.
Madeline Will, April 19, 2023
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Recruitment & Retention Behind the Stats: 3 Former Teachers Talk About Why They Left
Student discipline, inept administrators, and poor pay top their lists.
Elizabeth Heubeck, April 18, 2023
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Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, Quinta Brunson, and Tyler James Williams play teachers on the ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary.” Teachers say the show resonates with their experience.
Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, Quinta Brunson, and Tyler James Williams play teachers on the ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary.” Teachers say the show resonates with their experience.
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Teaching Profession From Euphoric Moments to Workplace Dysfunction, Teachers See Themselves in 'Abbott Elementary'
The show resonates especially strongly among educators of color.
Madeline Will, April 18, 2023
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