The teaching profession is one of the most female-dominated in the United States. Among elementary school teachers, 89 percent are women, and in kindergarten, that number is almost 97 percent. Many ...

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Teachers do make a difference I want to share a story of how one teacher changed my life. My senior year at Mitchell High School (67-68), Mr. Ransom, my shorthand teacher, required everyone in the ...

Teaching is a tough job: long hours, low pay, and constant criticism when test scores don't measure up. But for teacher advocate Taylor Mali, it's... 'Teachers Make' A Difference, What About You?

I recently attended my grandson's metro-area graduation ceremony. Student speakers and the principal acknowledged the crucial role teachers played in their lives. When asked what gave satisfaction in ...

I became a special education (special ed) teacher after 20-plus years of being a general education teacher. I wanted to work with and advocate for students with disabilities. I like my job, and my ...

Serving as a substitute teacher is one of the highest impact moves you can make to support our schools. I have worked as a teacher, district coordinator and instructional coach in Santa Fe Public ...

How do teachers really feel about leaving their education careers? HeyTutor analyzed National Center for Education Statistics data to find out. Reports of teachers leaving their jobs in search of more ...