A state court ruled that Virginia must turn over growth data by school and classroom teacher, without redacting the teachers' names.

Two high-powered N.Y. officials have put out a blueprint for overhauling teaching in the state, aiming for more-coherent policies for the profession.

Teachers coming from alternative programs leave the profession at higher rates than their traditionally certified peers, and that gap is growing, a study finds.

Are you smarter than a teacher in 1966? Take this real test, taken from the "Equality of Educational Opportunity" report, to find out how you fare.

The Houston school district has settled a federal lawsuit brought by the teacher's union over the school system's controversial teacher evaluation system, which involved a secret algorithm.

The newly formed group, which plans to challenge the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation for market share, wants feedback from the public on its proposed standards and processes.

More than half of the state plans fail to publicly report data on educator equity gaps, the National Council of Teacher Quality found in its analyses.

The hiring pool improved for schools when the recession squeezed teachers, study finds.

Marc Tucker discusses a new report on teacher shortages from Linda Darling-Hammond's Learning Policy Institute and gives insights into how the U.S. can produce the high-quality educators it needs.

Marc Tucker responds to Checker Finn's recent critique of the new international teacher quality study from NCEE and Linda Darling-Hammond, Empowered Educators.

40 groups will band together to push principles for "modernizing and elevating" teaching, but many of the groups have contrasting agendas.

This week, you'll hear from guest blogger and longtime reader favorite Heather Harding. Heather kicks off the week by discussing reforms to identify, retain, and prepare high-quality teachers—and why it's still important that we pay attention to these things.

The current system for accrediting schools of education isn't working, argue two former senior U.S. Department of Education officials. They think school districts and philanthropists can help.

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said that half of Chicago teachers were "illiterate" in a 2011 email, recently released to a city newspaper.

As teacher strikes sweep the nation, Marc Tucker compares the trajectory of teaching to that of the nursing profession, one of high standards of entry and rigorous preparation.

Marc Tucker's most-read blog posts in 2017.

Over the last two decades, STEM teachers have become increasingly more likely to be female and well-qualified.

Marc Tucker explores why and how U.S. teacher education is holding our teachers, the profession and our schools back.

Marc Tucker explores the critical importance of trust in successful education systems and how trust was lost in U.S. education.

Building off of his piece last week, Marc Tucker looks at how the economics of higher education and lacking state governance combine to weaken schools of education.

Jose, an Argentinian worker serving in Southeast Asia, tells of how he entered overseas service and what he has seen God do through his not-so-typical ministry.

During special Easter outreaches to women in red light areas, outreach workers go in the knowledge that Jesus is with them and His resurrection power gives hope, strength and life.

Rosario, Argentina :: Church members from a vulnerable community learn about human trafficking and experience care and respect.

For years, Gustavo, an architect from Central America, felt drawn to working in the Arabian Peninsula. Then, on a short-term trip, he saw what it could be like to use his profession overseas.

From age 17, Ana Maria prayed to serve God in Switzerland. While she waited, she became a dance instructor with no idea dance would become her ministry.

Despite being aware of the need for discretion when talking about Jesus, Argentinian Cecilia felt no fear while she was in Central Asia.

An OM worker in Cambodia shares about how a new training she is attending is transforming the way she does ministry.

Penn State Schuylkill LionLaunch held its fourth annual Business Plan Competition on Thursday, April 16. The program awarded $6,000 in funding to three small businesses at the competition, totaling $69,000 awarded to 21 small businesses throughout Schuylkill County over the last four years.

The Albert L. Evans Jr. Honorary Scholarship is a tribute to Bert Evans and his example of generous philanthropy.

Penn State Schuylkill hosted two online celebrations for its Honors Program students, outstanding student scholars and tutors the week of April 20, 2020.

With their spring season canceled due to the global coronavirus pandemic, three senior student-athletes reflect on their time as Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions.

Penn State Schuylkill senior Abigayle Kaiser has embraced leadership roles on campus throughout her undergraduate experience. From Schuylkill Benefitting THON, to the Lion Ambassadors, the Blue & White Society and so much more, Kaiser is a student who did it all. As she nears graduation with a full-time marketing job secured, Kaiser reflects on her time as a Penn Stater.

Having transferred to Penn State Schuylkill from another school her sophomore year, current senior Morgan Edge didn’t let a non-traditional start hold her back. She succeeded academically and athletically, captaining the women’s basketball team this year and leading them from an 0-23 season in 2018-19 to a PSUAC playoff berth in 2019-20.

Few students become more engaged in clubs, academics and student life activities than Raquele Amato. A prominent figure on Penn State Schuylkill’s campus, Amato has served as an officer in more than half a dozen student organizations, swept spring awards ceremonies, worked as a resident assistant, and helped her family run their pizza shop in Frackville, Pennsylvania, all while maintaining a full-time course load. Before she closes the book on her time at Penn State Schuylkill, Amato reflected on her time at the campus and considered what’s next.

The UEFA Training Ground has been relaunched with improved usability, sections for coaches and women's football and TactX and You're the Boss available in nine languages.

Pro licence students from the Azeri, Estonian, Russian and Welsh national associations have visited UEFA for the latest coach education exchange programme seminar.

UEFA is to introduce minimum medical requirements at UEFA competition matches from the start of next season, with guidelines drawn up by the UEFA Medical Committee.

Youth and grassroots football was the focus on Tuesday as UEFA President Michel Platini attended the finals of a grassroots programme and a new maxi-pitch was opened in Bucharest.

UEFA's innovative coach education exchange programme brought UEFA Pro licence students from Belgium, FYROM, Republic of Ireland and Switzerland to Nyon for the fourth such session.

On Wednesday, the third annual UEFA Grassroots Day will be celebrated across Europe with grassroots-based activities and events arranged to take place in Munich and beyond.

The 2012 UEFA Grassroots Day Awards have been revealed, with the best leaders, clubs and projects from around Europe recognised for their achievements in the grassroots game.

UEFA Grassroots Day has been marked in Munich and all over Europe with a series of especially arranged activities promoting the message that football is open to everyone.

Three teams of youngsters from the United States were given the chance to impress at the UEFA Champions Festival with a series of special exhibition matches in Munich.

The Olympiastadion was the venue as German youngsters battled it out to be named UEFA Young Champions and win UEFA Champions League final tickets, in a tournament organised by adidas.

UEFA's technical team of experienced trainers will look at the trends and talking points at UEFA EURO 2012 from a coaching point of view, helping to produce a report on the tournament.

Youngsters in Northern Ireland celebrated UEFA EURO 2012 with a specially-themed event for UEFA Grassroots Day, one of several activities arranged across the country.

UEFA partner, the Homeless World Cup, added its support for UEFA Grassroots Day in May with the organisation of 41 events in countries from Europe and around the world.

The UEFA Study Group Scheme - through which Europe's national associations exchange technical know-how for European football's well-being - has completed a successful fourth season.

TactX is the 3D coaching tool that can revolutionise the work of every coach and you can take advantage of a number of exciting new features from just €5 a month.

AS Roma's Italian midfield star Daniele De Rossi is handed a test of his passing accuracy with a new UEFA Training Ground challenge.