/teachers Teachers en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:42:13 GMT /policy-politics/how-educators-say-theyll-vote-in-the-2024-election/2024/10 Educators' feelings on Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vary by age and the communities where they work. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:42:13 GMT /policy-politics/how-educators-say-theyll-vote-in-the-2024-election/2024/10 /teaching-learning/teachers-say-the-public-views-them-negatively/2024/10 The perception coincides with teachers' low levels of job satisfaction. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:44:18 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-say-the-public-views-them-negatively/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-what-do-students-think-of-their-teachers/2024/10 Teachers who get high grades from students show they care for the person beyond the student. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:21:51 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-what-do-students-think-of-their-teachers/2024/10 /teaching-learning/play-teacher-tv-bingo-and-spot-all-the-teacher-tropes/2024/10 It's trope bingo; spot the common (and often annoying) mischaracterizations. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:52:43 GMT /teaching-learning/play-teacher-tv-bingo-and-spot-all-the-teacher-tropes/2024/10 /teaching-learning/fictional-teachers-on-tv-can-skew-public-perception/2024/10 Media tropes about teachers can give incoming educators and the public unrealistic expectations about the profession. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:56:40 GMT /teaching-learning/fictional-teachers-on-tv-can-skew-public-perception/2024/10 /teaching-learning/from-abbott-elementary-to-english-teacher-what-best-depicts-classroom-life/2024/10 Teachers on social media share what TV shows should be required viewing for anyone familiar with life in the classroom. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 20:54:59 GMT /teaching-learning/from-abbott-elementary-to-english-teacher-what-best-depicts-classroom-life/2024/10 /teaching-learning/how-teachers-plan-to-beat-the-october-blues-this-year/2024/09 In education, October can be a slog. Here's how these teachers are getting through it. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:08:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-teachers-plan-to-beat-the-october-blues-this-year/2024/09 /technology/what-a-63-year-teaching-veteran-thinks-of-ai/2024/09 Martha Strever has built her life around Linden Avenue Middle School. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:53:47 GMT /technology/what-a-63-year-teaching-veteran-thinks-of-ai/2024/09 /teaching-learning/this-teacher-is-in-her-64th-year-in-the-classroom-she-has-no-plans-to-quit/2024/09 Martha Strever has, in some cases, taught three generations of students from the same family. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:33:40 GMT /teaching-learning/this-teacher-is-in-her-64th-year-in-the-classroom-she-has-no-plans-to-quit/2024/09 /teaching-learning/the-biggest-barriers-to-stem-education-according-to-educators/2024/09 Educators share the challenges schools face in teaching STEM. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:26:32 GMT /teaching-learning/the-biggest-barriers-to-stem-education-according-to-educators/2024/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-5-things-teachers-need-to-know-according-to-larry-ferlazzo/2024/09 In the lengthy search to improve education, isn't it time for policymakers to pay attention to what teachers have to say? Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:45:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-5-things-teachers-need-to-know-according-to-larry-ferlazzo/2024/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-educators-can-create-space-for-their-grief/2024/09 There’s a lot to grieve about our education system these days—and it’s important we take the time to do so. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:57:22 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-educators-can-create-space-for-their-grief/2024/09 /teaching-learning/one-teachers-fight-for-the-right-to-pump-at-work/2024/08 A teacher shares her struggle to secure what she considered reasonable breaks to pump during the school day, a right protected by law. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:19:40 GMT /teaching-learning/one-teachers-fight-for-the-right-to-pump-at-work/2024/08 /teaching-learning/whats-your-teacher-outfit-of-the-day-educators-share-their-best-school-fashion/2024/08 Social media influencers reveal budget-friendly wardrobe tips for teachers to try this school year. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:25:26 GMT /teaching-learning/whats-your-teacher-outfit-of-the-day-educators-share-their-best-school-fashion/2024/08 /teaching-learning/the-education-issue-americans-agree-on-thats-not-good-news-for-teaching/2024/08 Americans from all sides think that teacher recruitment and retention is a big issue, but they don't want their kids becoming teachers. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:44:48 GMT /teaching-learning/the-education-issue-americans-agree-on-thats-not-good-news-for-teaching/2024/08 /teaching-learning/how-should-teachers-should-dress-for-the-classroom/2024/08 Teachers on social media weigh in on the notion of dressing professionally—and what that means in reality. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:34:38 GMT /teaching-learning/how-should-teachers-should-dress-for-the-classroom/2024/08 /teaching-learning/educators-prepare-early-spend-their-own-money-for-new-school-year/2024/08 As back-to-school looms, educators often spend unpaid time and personal funds to prepare for the year ahead. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:39:34 GMT /teaching-learning/educators-prepare-early-spend-their-own-money-for-new-school-year/2024/08 /teaching-learning/these-educators-went-viral-on-social-media-then-they-quit-teaching/2024/08 Success with social media influencing is “not guaranteed,” but these teachers left the classroom for it anyway. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:09:37 GMT /teaching-learning/these-educators-went-viral-on-social-media-then-they-quit-teaching/2024/08 /teaching-learning/video-oh-my-gosh-ms-manly-has-clout-meet-teachers-turned-influencers/2024/08 Many educators have found success posting their lives online. Hear from teachers on why they pursued content creation full-time. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:07:08 GMT /teaching-learning/video-oh-my-gosh-ms-manly-has-clout-meet-teachers-turned-influencers/2024/08 /leadership/how-teachers-who-survived-columbine-and-sandy-hook-helped-their-students-recover/2024/08 Teachers who survived the Sandy Hook and Columbine shootings had to find a way to help their students process trauma. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:41:06 GMT /leadership/how-teachers-who-survived-columbine-and-sandy-hook-helped-their-students-recover/2024/08 /teaching-learning/legally-breastfeeding-teachers-can-pump-at-work-but-can-they-really/2024/08 A recent federal law allows breastfeeding teachers the time and space to pump at work. But many schools haven't caught up. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:10:46 GMT /teaching-learning/legally-breastfeeding-teachers-can-pump-at-work-but-can-they-really/2024/08 /teaching-learning/ais-potential-in-special-education-what-teachers-and-parents-think/2024/08 A report examines parents' and educators' perspectives on AI use for students with disabilities. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:49:04 GMT /teaching-learning/ais-potential-in-special-education-what-teachers-and-parents-think/2024/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-what-makes-an-inspiring-and-passionate-teacher/2024/07 How one teacher inspired a young student to see himself as a reader, a learner, and a future educator. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:19:43 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-what-makes-an-inspiring-and-passionate-teacher/2024/07 /teaching-learning/video-why-some-teachers-are-excited-to-teach-the-2024-election/2024/07 A collection of teachers across grades and subjects share how they're teaching this election cycle in their classrooms. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:31:14 GMT /teaching-learning/video-why-some-teachers-are-excited-to-teach-the-2024-election/2024/07 /teaching-learning/from-grade-books-to-gold-medals-these-teachers-are-olympians-and-paralympians/2024/07 American teachers are among the athletes competing in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:43:36 GMT /teaching-learning/from-grade-books-to-gold-medals-these-teachers-are-olympians-and-paralympians/2024/07 /teaching-learning/teachers-favorite-reads-this-summer/2024/07 Teachers shared some of their summer book selections, with a wide variety of subject matter and genres. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:57:11 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-favorite-reads-this-summer/2024/07 /teaching-learning/the-truth-about-teachers-summers/2024/07 Teachers endure many misperceptions about their jobs. Perhaps the most egregious has to do with their summer break. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:42:55 GMT /teaching-learning/the-truth-about-teachers-summers/2024/07 /teaching-learning/how-this-goofy-science-teacher-made-it-to-the-u-s-open-in-golf/2024/07 High school science teacher and golf coach Colin Prater just played in one of the world's most prestigious golf tournaments. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:43:08 GMT /teaching-learning/how-this-goofy-science-teacher-made-it-to-the-u-s-open-in-golf/2024/07 /teaching-learning/teachers-start-your-school-supplies-shopping-now-with-these-discounts/2024/07 As teachers start back-to-school shopping, Education Week compiled a list of educator discounts that can reduce costs. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:25:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-start-your-school-supplies-shopping-now-with-these-discounts/2024/07 /teaching-learning/bruh-teachers-are-low-key-trying-to-stay-on-top-of-student-slang/2024/07 Teachers use curiosity and humor to stay in tune with kids' constantly evolving language. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:34:53 GMT /teaching-learning/bruh-teachers-are-low-key-trying-to-stay-on-top-of-student-slang/2024/07