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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: teaching profession.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
Nation's Top Teachers Will Hold 'Teach In' at Child Detention Camp
The 2018 National Teacher of the Year is helping to organize a 24-hour "teach in" outside a detention camp for migrant children.
Federal
Four Things to Know About TEACH Grant Debt Forgiveness
The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to throw a lifesaver to recipients of TEACH grants that were converted to loans. But the process is far from complete, and it may be out-of-reach to some teachers who've been frustrated by the program's flaws.
Teaching Profession
Do Teachers Have Sway in School Decisions? Depends Who You Ask
Almost all school leaders think that teachers are involved in making important school decisions, but just over half of teachers would agree.
Teacher Preparation
Thousands of Teachers Can Have TEACH Grant Debt Forgiven
The U.S. Department of Education will cancel the debts of teachers who had grant aid turned into loans under a federal financial aid program, NPR reports.
Teaching Profession
The Nation's First Charter School Strike Has Ended With a Union Victory
After four days on the picket lines, educators in a Chicago charter network have reached a tentative deal that includes a pay raise, smaller class sizes, and sanctuary protections for undocumented students.
Teaching Profession
What Does the Chicago Charter School Strike Mean for the Future of Organizing?
Robert Bruno, a labor expert in Illinois, explains the background and implications of the country's first-ever teachers' strike at a charter school.
Teaching Profession
Educators Who Ran for Office Share Their Lessons Learned (Video)
Watch a discussion between three educators who ran for their state legislatures about their experiences on the campaign trail.
Teaching Profession
The Nation's First Charter School Strike Has Begun in Chicago
Hundreds of educators in 15 charter schools in Chicago have walked off the job to strike for pay raises and smaller class sizes.
Recruitment & Retention
When Hiring Teachers, District Leaders Prioritize 'Cultural Fit.' That Can Be a Problem
School and district hiring managers consider cultural fit to be more important than other factors, including training and experience, a new study finds.
Teaching Profession
One More Teacher Wins State Seat, Bringing Count to 43
One more teacher was elected to state legislature in a closely contested race.
Teaching Profession
Los Angeles Teachers Plan to Strike in January
The Los Angeles teachers' union has created an action plan for November and December to drum up support for a potential strike.
Education
Kentucky Schools Chief Urges Teachers to Stop Sending Him 'Hateful' Emails
The statewide email to teachers is just the latest chapter in a rocky relationship between Kentucky officials and teachers.
Teaching Profession
Teachers Who Ran for Office: Fired-Up Political Newcomers or Incumbents?
Many of the teachers who ran for state legislative seats were challenging incumbents. Others were incumbents themselves.
Teaching Profession
Virginia Teachers Plan to March at the Capital. Will They Shut Down Schools?
Virginia teachers are planning to protest stagnant salaries and underresourced schools in Richmond on Jan. 28.