Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rather than have students memorize definitions and facts about a science topic such as light, an effective first grade teacher ...

The National Council on Teacher Quality, a research and policy group that advocates for more-rigorous teacher preparation, has named Heather Peske as its new president. Peske will take over the helm ...

It’s lauded by some as one of the best ways to improve teaching and learning, scorned by others as a complete waste of time. It’s something that teachers might have access to weekly, or barely get ...

For this to happen, teachers not only have to buy in to what their school systems are looking to accomplish; they also need effective professional learning. From decades of research, we know what ...

CAP President and CEO John Podesta testifies to the House Education and Labor Committee on how to improve education by boosting teacher quality. Chairman Miller and members of the Committee, thank you ...

Supporting Effective Teaching Through Teacher Evaluation A Study of Teacher Evaluation in Five Charter Schools A study of teacher evaluation in five charter schools from Morgaen L. Donaldson with ...

EdSource · John Fensterwald on what’s at stake for California schools in the 2026 election John Fensterwald on what’s at stake for California schools in the 2026 election April 16, 2026 - EdSource ...

While I agree with op-ed writer Jerald McNair (“How did teaching become an unattractive occupation?” Aug. 21) that relationship building, parental support and respect for the profession are important ...

“allocating the best teachers to the most challenging parts of a country; and providing teachers with the right mix of government incentives to remain in the profession and ensure all children are ...

The Educator speaks to a Deputy Principal about the gap between theory and classroom implementation, and what effective ...

Parents and teachers work together to support a student's growth and education. (Green Shoot Media photo) With a child’s future hanging in the balance, the people in their life need to be able to ...