Los Angeles Unified School District Teachers Strike (in Photos)
The strike, which began Monday, is the first in 30 years in Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest school district.
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School Bullying Increased After the 2016 Election in Areas That Supported Trump
New research backs up anecdotal reports that the election of a bully inspired adolescent imitators.
Restraint in Schools and the Death of an Autistic Child
These policies continue to traumatize and endanger children and teens.
A Rural Oklahoma Charter School’s Focus on the Workforce Is Dividing Its Community
A savvy businessman outmaneuvered community opponents to bring a charter school to a struggling small town. Now he wants to expand to others like it.
The Big—and Seemingly Impossible—Jobs of Small-Town Principals
Rural school leaders have some of the most complex roles in education—and some of the highest levels of attrition.
Viewfinder: Teachers Strike in Chicago
Educators from the Acero charter school network hold signs as they protest during a strike outside Chicago Public Schools headquarters on December 5th, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois.
Most Schools Don’t Have Clear Restroom Policies, and That’s a Public-Health Problem
A new survey finds that just 8 percent of schools have concrete bathroom policies. That lackadaisical approach can have serious health consequences for students.
Is It Time to Re-Think Teaching License Renewals?
Most states are failing to address a fundamental driver of teacher discontent: A teaching re-licensure system that doesn't encourage career growth.
Detroit Schools Shut Off Water Fountains After Tests Found Lead Contamination
Detroit public schools shut off the district-wide water supply last week after tests found elevated levels of lead or copper in 34 schools.
How States Across the Country Are Dealing With Teacher Shortages
States are struggling to both recruit and retain teachers.