TEACHER TRAINING

Mar 17 2026EDUCATION

How Michigan is trying to fix its childcare worker shortage

Michigan is facing a big problem—there aren’t enough people working in childcare. Research shows that in most ZIP codes, there are way more young kids than spots in daycares or preschools. That makes it hard for parents to find care and for kids to get a strong start before kindergarten. A new prog

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Dec 23 2025EDUCATION

Unlocking Reading Success: Milwaukee Schools Take a Closer Look

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has been on a journey to improve reading skills among students. The district has been trying to use the science of reading (SOR), but it hasn't been easy. James Ferguson, a school board director, wanted to know why. He turned to Tina Owen-Moore, the district's board cl

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Dec 17 2025EDUCATION

Staten Island School Pioneers Reading Revolution

In a move to boost literacy, a Staten Island elementary school is embracing a new approach to teaching reading. The school is part of a broader New York City initiative that focuses on the "science of reading. " This method uses a free course to train teachers in evidence-based techniques. The prog

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Dec 16 2025EDUCATION

Unlocking Reading Potential: How Charleston Schools Are Closing the Literacy Gap

In Charleston County, a new teaching method is making waves. Orton-Gillingham, a structured, multisensory approach to literacy, is helping students who struggled with reading. This method is not just for kids with dyslexia. It benefits all learners by focusing on phonics and how letters and sounds c

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Dec 06 2025EDUCATION

Why Oregon's Reading Crisis Needs a Fresh Approach

Oregon is facing a serious issue with student literacy. Governor Tina Kotek is pushing for better reading education, but the state's universities are not fully on board. The governor formed a panel to improve how future teachers are trained. The panel suggested using more research-backed teaching m

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Nov 23 2025EDUCATION

New York's New Mayor: A Chance to Fix Schools

Zohran Mamdani is now in charge of New York City's schools. This is a big job. He has to make sure kids get a good education. But it's not easy. There are many problems. Some people want to talk about who controls the schools. Others want to talk about special programs for smart kids. But the real p

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Nov 22 2025EDUCATION

Ohio's Fresh Approach to Math Education: Lessons and Challenges

Ohio is taking a new approach to math education. The state has released a plan to improve math skills in schools. This plan focuses on better textbooks and teaching methods. It also wants to give teachers more training. The plan is not a strict rule. Schools can choose how to use it. This is differ

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Apr 05 2025EDUCATION

Education Funding Fight: Supreme Court Sides with Trump

The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. It allowed the Trump administration to cut hundreds of millions of dollars from teacher-training programs. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The court's decision was close, with a 5-4 split. C

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Apr 05 2025EDUCATION

The Supreme Court's Quick Call on Teacher Grants

A big decision was made by the Supreme Court. They gave the green light for the Trump administration to put a temporary hold on $65 million in teacher-training grants. These grants were supposed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. This move was a quick win for the administration in

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Mar 26 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court to Decide on Teacher Training Funds

The Supreme Court is now involved in a dispute over teacher training funds. The Trump administration wants to slash hundreds of millions of dollars from these programs. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. A federal judge in Boston initially b

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