As the end of the school year approaches, National Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs from Monday, May 4, to Friday, May 8, gives us a chance to acknowledge educators. The 2025-2026 school calendar ...

America’s education system is facing a crisis that threatens to undermine the future of millions of students: a severe and growing teacher shortage. This issue, simmering for years, has reached a ...

This article, originally published on Sept. 14, 2022, has been updated to reflect changes in state law that impact teacher credentialing requirements in California. Over the last decade, Gov. Gavin ...

In a world full of TV reboots and rehashes of the same idea, FX has started its fall with “English Teacher,” a new comedy from Brian Jordan Alvarez. The series already secured a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A map shows where teachers are paid the best—and worst—in the U.S. The ...

Missy Testerman has been educating young minds for more than 30 years. Her hard work has paid off with a distinctive honor: Testerman was named 2024 National Teacher of the Year. It is selected by the ...

Since the pandemic began, lots of schools have been on a hiring spree. Campuses need more classroom teachers, reading specialists, special educators and counselors as baby boomers retire and schools ...

In some districts, teachers are taking more sick days since the pandemic. A shortage of substitutes can make matters worse. By Sarah Mervosh Schools across the country have faced no shortage of ...

An idealistic teacher in a German school meets reality, and it’s messier than she could have imagined. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our ...

In the wake of the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, the world has witnessed the resilience and adaptability of educators, who played a pivotal role in ensuring the continuity of learning during the ...

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 ...