/teaching-learning/teaching-profession Teaching Profession en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Fri, 10 May 2024 21:16:45 GMT /teaching-learning/massages-mammograms-and-dental-care-how-one-school-saves-teachers-time/2024/05 This Atlanta school offers unique onsite benefits to teachers to help them reduce stress. Fri, 10 May 2024 21:16:45 GMT /teaching-learning/massages-mammograms-and-dental-care-how-one-school-saves-teachers-time/2024/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-two-teachers-helped-me-weave-a-dream/2024/05 A journalist and debut book author dedicates her novel to two of her high school English teachers. Fri, 10 May 2024 15:12:41 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-two-teachers-helped-me-weave-a-dream/2024/05 /teaching-learning/what-is-doxxing-and-how-can-educators-protect-their-privacy-online/2024/05 Keeping personal and professional information separate can be difficult for teachers, experts say. Thu, 09 May 2024 20:47:13 GMT /teaching-learning/what-is-doxxing-and-how-can-educators-protect-their-privacy-online/2024/05 /teaching-learning/average-teacher-pay-passes-70k-how-much-is-it-in-your-state/2024/05 Teacher pay is growing faster than at any point since the Great Recession. But it's lower than a decade ago when accounting for inflation. Tue, 07 May 2024 20:57:42 GMT /teaching-learning/average-teacher-pay-passes-70k-how-much-is-it-in-your-state/2024/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-what-teachers-really-want-for-teacher-appreciation-week/2024/05 Teachers and principals share how to turn gestures of appreciation into meaningful action to support the profession. Mon, 06 May 2024 17:55:52 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-what-teachers-really-want-for-teacher-appreciation-week/2024/05 /teaching-learning/video-welcome-to-the-white-house-teachers-get-a-rare-honor/2024/05 First lady Jill Biden hosted state teachers of the year for an inaugural state dinner. Here's what it looked like. Fri, 03 May 2024 19:16:48 GMT /teaching-learning/video-welcome-to-the-white-house-teachers-get-a-rare-honor/2024/05 /teaching-learning/inside-the-first-ever-white-house-state-dinner-for-teachers/2024/05 Teachers were feted by first lady Jill Biden and other national leaders, with a surprise appearance by a powerful dignitary. Fri, 03 May 2024 18:51:08 GMT /teaching-learning/inside-the-first-ever-white-house-state-dinner-for-teachers/2024/05 /teaching-learning/the-new-taylor-swift-song-thats-become-a-teacher-anthem/2024/05 The lyric "I cry a lot, but I am so productive—it's an art," is resonating with teachers. Thu, 02 May 2024 19:01:47 GMT /teaching-learning/the-new-taylor-swift-song-thats-become-a-teacher-anthem/2024/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-change-the-workplace-not-the-person-to-fight-burnout/2024/04 A science teacher argues that eliminating burnout is not the responsibility of teachers. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-change-the-workplace-not-the-person-to-fight-burnout/2024/04 /teaching-learning/opinion-transitioning-out-of-teaching-is-hard-heres-what-ive-learned/2024/04 For teachers looking to change careers, the skills they’ve honed in the classroom don’t always easily translate to their resume. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:46:43 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-transitioning-out-of-teaching-is-hard-heres-what-ive-learned/2024/04 /teaching-learning/will-bidens-new-loan-forgiveness-plan-cast-a-wider-net-for-educators/2024/04 The Biden administration is taking another tack to push through loan forgiveness, including for teachers. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:08:13 GMT /teaching-learning/will-bidens-new-loan-forgiveness-plan-cast-a-wider-net-for-educators/2024/04 /teaching-learning/an-unexpected-effect-of-teacher-strikes-on-how-much-schools-spend/2024/04 Districts where strikes took place saw average per-pupil funding grow. But that wasn't the only impact of educator strikes. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:09:32 GMT /teaching-learning/an-unexpected-effect-of-teacher-strikes-on-how-much-schools-spend/2024/04 /teaching-learning/heres-what-teachers-think-their-salaries-should-be/2024/04 Superintendents and principals also gave the salaries they think they deserve. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:15:04 GMT /teaching-learning/heres-what-teachers-think-their-salaries-should-be/2024/04 /teaching-learning/teachers-tame-the-sunday-scaries/2024/04 Many teachers feel a real dread of the pending workweek. Here's how to cope. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:30:02 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-tame-the-sunday-scaries/2024/04 /teaching-learning/opinion-my-life-as-a-substitute-teacher-in-suburbia-chaos-and-cruelty/2024/04 I was ignorant of the reality until I started teaching, writes a recent college graduate. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-my-life-as-a-substitute-teacher-in-suburbia-chaos-and-cruelty/2024/04 /teaching-learning/this-is-the-surprising-career-stage-when-teachers-are-unhappiest/2024/04 Survey data reveal a slump in teachers' job satisfaction a few years into their careers. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:29:57 GMT /teaching-learning/this-is-the-surprising-career-stage-when-teachers-are-unhappiest/2024/04 /events/k-12-essentials-forum/turn-the-tide-on-teacher-morale What can leaders and teachers do to turn the tide of low morale and dissatisfaction? Join this free event to learn more! Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:00:08 GMT /events/k-12-essentials-forum/turn-the-tide-on-teacher-morale /teaching-learning/teachers-make-all-other-professions-possible-this-educator-shares-her-why/2024/04 An Arkansas educator offers a message on overcoming the hard days—and focusing on the why. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:08:49 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-make-all-other-professions-possible-this-educator-shares-her-why/2024/04 /teaching-learning/teachers-to-admin-you-can-help-make-our-jobs-easier/2024/04 On social media, teachers add to the discussion of what it will take to improve morale. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:51:13 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-to-admin-you-can-help-make-our-jobs-easier/2024/04 /teaching-learning/missy-testerman-makes-immigrant-students-feel-welcome-shes-the-national-teacher-of-the-year/2024/04 The K-8 teacher prioritizes inclusion and connection in her work teaching English as a second language. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:10:14 GMT /teaching-learning/missy-testerman-makes-immigrant-students-feel-welcome-shes-the-national-teacher-of-the-year/2024/04 /teaching-learning/teachers-calculate-your-tax-deductible-expenses/2024/04 The IRS caps its annual educator expense deduction at $300. This calculator allows teachers to see how out-of-pocket spending compares. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:11:31 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-calculate-your-tax-deductible-expenses/2024/04 /teaching-learning/opinion-all-about-teacher-observations-how-to-get-them-right/2024/04 Educators and other experts offer a decade’s worth of insight on the highs and lows of teacher observations. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:06:41 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-all-about-teacher-observations-how-to-get-them-right/2024/04 /teaching-learning/dear-administrators-teachers-want-you-to-get-these-8-tasks-off-their-plates/2024/03 Teachers say these job duties shouldn't be part of their day-to-day responsibilities. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:30:27 GMT /teaching-learning/dear-administrators-teachers-want-you-to-get-these-8-tasks-off-their-plates/2024/03 /teaching-learning/opinion-what-my-professors-never-told-me-about-teaching/2024/03 In graduate school, I learned how to set up a classroom—but not how to survive one. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:29:45 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-what-my-professors-never-told-me-about-teaching/2024/03 /teaching-learning/heres-a-room-heres-a-book-good-luck-veteran-teachers-reflect-on-how-their-careers-began/2024/03 A little bit of support in the first year of teaching can go a long way, and older teachers are willing to mentor their new colleagues. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:31:11 GMT /teaching-learning/heres-a-room-heres-a-book-good-luck-veteran-teachers-reflect-on-how-their-careers-began/2024/03 /teaching-learning/its-a-passion-its-not-just-a-paycheck-teachers-advice-on-joining-the-profession/2024/03 If you go into the job with open eyes, it's worth it, say five teachers featured in EdWeek's The State of Teaching project. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:23:58 GMT /teaching-learning/its-a-passion-its-not-just-a-paycheck-teachers-advice-on-joining-the-profession/2024/03 /teaching-learning/the-finalists-for-national-teacher-of-the-year-have-ideas-for-boosting-teacher-morale/2024/03 The four award-winning teachers also met with U.S. lawmakers to advocate for their education causes of choice. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:52:50 GMT /teaching-learning/the-finalists-for-national-teacher-of-the-year-have-ideas-for-boosting-teacher-morale/2024/03 /teaching-learning/forget-the-free-food-and-gift-cards-heres-the-kind-of-recognition-teachers-really-want/2024/03 New survey results reveal what teachers and administrators find to be the most meaningful type of acknowledgment from a supervisor. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:29:54 GMT /teaching-learning/forget-the-free-food-and-gift-cards-heres-the-kind-of-recognition-teachers-really-want/2024/03 /teaching-learning/you-dont-know-teacher-tired-educators-sound-off-on-misconceptions/2024/03 Hear what teachers featured in EdWeek's The State of Teaching Project say makes their jobs more difficult. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/you-dont-know-teacher-tired-educators-sound-off-on-misconceptions/2024/03 /teaching-learning/opinion-why-im-happy-being-just-a-teacher/2024/03 Not every teacher is an aspiring administrator. That’s a good thing. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:40:01 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-why-im-happy-being-just-a-teacher/2024/03