In 1998, I began my journey as an elementary teacher under the tutelage of my aunt and revered educator, Marva N. Collins. My mother was also a teacher, so I saw firsthand what it meant to be a ...

Note: This post contains mention of violence, abuse, and mental health struggles. 1."The demands of admin and district officials kept increasing all for the goal of higher test scores, but our time to ...

Being a public school educator is a job that comes with the satisfaction of being able to teach and shape young minds. Sadly, it's also accompanied by stress, exhaustion, and burnout, especially in ...

There’s long been a push to bring more teachers of color into classrooms, with policymakers and district leaders spearheading recruitment and retention initiatives. But one voice has been notably ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. As a result of all the belt-tightening, the responsibilities of faculty members at primarily ...

American teachers are increasingly stepping away from their jobs because of the educational systems and structures that prevent them from engaging in good teaching, which involves professional ...

When Nick Watkins started teaching high school science in 2022, he didn't expect to feel burned out just two years later. "I feel it coming on, and it's really sad because I keep telling myself that ...

Alfred “Shivy” Brooks II, an economics and government teacher at Charles Drew High School in Clayton County, Ga., turns 40 March 9. On the cusp of middle age, Brooks already has worn far more ...

If we are looking for lessons from the chaos of the pandemic, one of them should be how difficult being a teacher is. Teaching is more than relaying knowledge. Teachers must keep students focused, ...

It’s disheartening to continue hearing about how mentally and emotionally drained many of today’s teachers feel. From students’ misbehavior and their parents’ attitudes to the pressure from ...

BRIDESBURG, Pa. (WPVI) - A Philadelphia elementary school is celebrating a very special teacher who has been inspiring young minds for 50 years. Kathleen O’Hanlon, a first grade teacher at Bridesburg ...