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Who Shows Up for Teachers? Coalition-Building in the Era of Educator Activism

"Teaching is a political act," argues teacher-turned-politician John Waldron. And it's going to take more organizing to rescue public education.




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I Was an Angry Teacher Fighting for Better Education Policy. Now, I'm Shaping It

What goes on behind all the closed doors in politics? Most teachers never get a chance to find out, writes teacher-turned-politician John Waldron.




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The Hope and Despair of Being an Oklahoma Teacher

After the midterm elections, Oklahoma teacher Amanda Becker reflects on the future of teacher activism in the state.




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Will Child-Care Services Help Recruit Teachers? Oklahoma District Aims to Find Out

A small school district in Oklahoma plans to offer low-cost daycare services to its employees next year in an effort to better compete with larger districts when it comes to recruiting and retaining teachers.




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Educational Opportunities and Performance in Oklahoma

This Quality Counts 2019 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes.




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Reading Instruction: A Flurry of New State Laws

Many states have recently enacted laws or rules designed to ensure that teachers are well versed in evidence-based reading instruction. Here are some highlights.




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Oklahoma Ranks 49th on Quality Counts Annual Report Card

The state, which earned a D-plus, has struggled with school finance issues and endured teacher strikes and battles over pay, but also earned B-plus for funding equity.




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Teachers, Don't Just Shut Up and Teach

Our political system is out of balance, and teachers must prepare the next generation to do better, argues teacher-turned-legislator John Waldron.




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The Art of Making Science Accessible and Relevant to All Students

Building science lessons around phenomena that students know equally and can see in their own lives is making the subject more relevant and interesting.




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Educational Opportunities and Performance in Oklahoma

This Quality Counts 2020 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes.




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How Schools Will Overcome the 'Coronavirus Slide:' Ideas From 5 Superintendents

With many school buildings closed for the rest of the academic year—and more to follow—district leaders turn their attention to making up for what may be deep learning losses.




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Intruders post racist language in Oklahoma education meeting




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Tennessee voucher program challenge heads to court Wednesday




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California Governor Says Schools May Restart in Late July

California classrooms could reopen with modifications as soon as late July, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday, bringing a new wave of anxiety for parents, teachers, and students.




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Republican Senate leader seeks COVID-19 money for broadband




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Wisconsin high court won't let unions join stay-at-home suit




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San Francisco schools adopt new grading policy amid pandemic




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Teachers Without Internet Work in Parking Lots, Empty School Buildings During COVID-19

While most teachers have online access at home, internet service for many educators in rural areas is spotty, expensive, or nonexistent.




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Lincoln Public Schools students getting free hotspot service




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Food crisis deepens as Puerto Rico school cafeterias shutter




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Teachers, We Cannot Go Back to the Way Things Were

Injustice in our education system was normalized long before the pandemic, writes Bettina L. Love. Now is the time to radically dream for a better future.




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Right-to-Education Ruling Jolts Education-Advocacy World

The decision by a federal appeals court recognizing the right to a basic minimum education may be felt far beyond the substandard Detroit schools underlying it, but hurdles could remain.




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Alabama student names NASA's first Mars helicopter




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Puerto Rico officials face outrage over school food crisis




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LeBron James to honor Class of 2020 with all-star event




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Questions surround governor's proposal to open schools early




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Judge weighs Tennessee voucher program arguments




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Washoe County School District names new superintendent




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Given the option, Montana schools choose to remain closed




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Suit challenges power of 4 N.C. towns to run charter schools




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Indiana teachers meet challenges for special needs students




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District Hard-Hit by COVID-19 Begins 'Tough Work' of Getting On

No place in Georgia has suffered a higher rate of coronavirus cases than Dougherty County. And the school system, largely rural and poor, is in the middle of it.




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Suit challenges power of 4 N.C. towns to run charter schools




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Raimondo tells schoolkids: I'll help you cope with isolation




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Ohio primary voters approved fewer school tax issues




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Murphy tells Trump at White House NJ will need billions




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Teachers union: Stagger school start times, change seating




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New York Schools Staying Closed Through Spring, Cuomo Says

New York’s schools and colleges will remain shut through the end of the academic year because of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.




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Baker orders use of masks: Mayor eyes fall school reopening




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Alaska book ban vote draws attention of hometown rockers




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Groups seek injunction to stop Idaho transgender sports ban




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A Blueprint for Reopening This Fall: What Will It Take to Get Schools Ready?

There are six areas of key work ahead, write John P. Bailey and Frederick M. Hess.




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Schools Struggle to Meet Students' Mounting Mental-Health Needs

Keeping up with students’ growing mental-health needs was a concern for districts long before the pandemic began. It’s even harder now, educators and psychologists say.




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American public space, rebooted: What might it feel like?




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Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds




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Alabama official outlines phased plan to reopen schools




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Trump-backed lawmaker faces school board head for Congress




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Vermont school district eliminates 36 teaching assistants




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Special-needs children facing challenges amid virus outbreak




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South Carolina school 'flips' popular teacher parades