Teacher Beat
From changes to teacher evaluation to the inner workings of the teachers’ unions, reporter Madeline Will kept you up to date on the biggest issues shaping the teaching profession. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: teaching profession.
Teaching Profession
Denver Teachers Vote to Authorize First Strike in 25 Years
Denver teachers could head to the picket lines on Monday, unless the state intervenes.
Teaching Profession
Los Angeles School District and Teachers' Union Reach 'Historic' Deal to End Strike
Teachers are expected to ratify the tentative agreement and return to school on Wednesday.
Teaching Profession
Crammed Classrooms and Teachers Using Tourniquets: Why L.A. Educators Say They're Really Striking
As Los Angeles teachers remain on strike for a fifth day, some shared the real-world consequences of large class sizes and not having enough support staff.
Teaching Profession
As L.A. Strike Continues, Plans for More Labor Actions Take Shape in Chicago and Denver
Charter school teachers in Chicago plan to go on strike Feb. 5, and educators in Denver are also weighing a strike.
Teaching Profession
With Umbrellas and Picket Signs, L.A. Teachers Begin First Strike in 30 Years
Tens of thousands of teachers, nurses, librarians, and counselors walked off the job Monday in the nation's second-largest school district, donning plastic ponchos in a chilly rainstorm to picket their schools for the first time in 30 years.
Teaching Profession
5 Things to Know About Today's Los Angeles Teacher Strike
Tens of thousands of teachers in the nation's second-largest district will head to the picket lines on Monday to fight for smaller class sizes and more support staff.
Teaching Profession
Amid Court Battles, Los Angeles Teachers' Union Postpones Strike
United Teachers Los Angeles has pushed the teachers' strike to Monday after a series of legal battles with the district.
Teaching Profession
Despite Last-Minute Negotiations, Los Angeles Teacher Strike Is Still On
The Los Angeles teachers' union and school district will return to the bargaining table on Wednesday in a last-ditch effort to avert a strike.
Education
A Conversation With U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, an Award-Winning Teacher
Jahana Hayes, the 2016 National Teacher of the Year who was sworn into U.S. Congress last week, shares her education priorities, thoughts on the secretary of education, and her motivation to run for office.
Teaching Profession
Can Special Ed. Teachers Be Forced to Stay in the Classroom During Strikes?
A federal judge denied the Los Angeles Unified school district's request to prevent special education teachers from going on strike on Jan. 10.
Teaching Profession
The Teacher Strikes and Protests Planned for 2019
2018 was a pivotal year for teacher activism, and teachers in California and Virginia already are among those planning actions for early 2019.
Professional Development
This State Is Reimagining How to Mentor Teachers in Alternative-Certification Programs
Eight Louisiana school systems are piloting an approach in which alternative-certification teacher candidates receive a full period of support from their mentor each day.
Teaching Profession
Los Angeles Teachers Will Strike Next Month
After 20 months of contract disputes, the United Teachers Los Angeles calls for a strike on Jan. 10.
Teacher Preparation
What the Trump School Safety Report Says About Teachers
The Federal Commission on School Safety, which was led by Betsy DeVos, recommends changes to teacher-certification requirements.