Mississippi's lawmakers are split on how to improve education. The Senate wants to give teachers a raise. The House wants to give students more school choices. Both want to change how students can switch schools. The Senate wants to give teachers and professors a $2, 000 raise. They say it's hard t
Florida's public schools are in a tough spot. They are struggling with not enough money and too much politics. This is not good for the students, teachers, or the state as a whole. Teachers in Florida are paid the least in the country. This makes it hard to keep good teachers and hire new ones. Sch
Texas is finally making some moves to boost its public schools. Lawmakers have agreed on a plan to inject $8. 5 billion into the system. This deal is a mix of old and new ideas. It keeps the smaller increase of $55 per student but adds $500 million for fixed costs like transportation and health insu
A recent proposal from the Texas Senate has sparked debate over the future of public education funding. The Senate's plan for school finance differs significantly from the House's version, particularly in how much extra money each student would receive. The Senate wants to add only $55 to the b
After a grueling two-week strike, Marblehead students will finally be back in class on Wednesday. The town and its educators agreed on a tentative contract, though the specifics are still under wraps. This strike, part of several recent teacher walkouts on Massachusetts' North Shore, had left over 2
Marblehead teachers are starting the new school year without a contract and facing a frustrating payroll error. The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) claims recent paychecks are missing step increases, summer stipends, and other agreed-upon pay adjustments. Interim Superintendent John Robidou
