In South Carolina, a group known as The Beloved Early Education and Care Collective, or The BEE, recently brought together early childhood educators to discuss the challenges they face. One of the main topics was the impact of pay, policies, and resources on behavioral issues in classrooms. Kiana St
The 2024 election night brought a significant shift in K-12 education as pro-school-choice candidates won in states like Texas. This was alongside President-elect Trump's commitment to school choice. Trump's choice for Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, is a strong supporter of school-choice leg
In Marblehead, teachers and school officials are starting to make some real headway in their talks. The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) President, Jonathan Heller, shared that after a long wait, negotiations finally happened face-to-face on Monday. He's hopeful that these discussions will lea
On Monday, the Marblehead Education Association (MEA) shared their hopes that direct discussions with the School Committee could help find a solution to the ongoing strike. This strike has kept classrooms closed for five school days. The MEA has been eager to sit down with the committee since mediat
Parents across the U. S. watched in dismay as their kids' schools remained closed during the pandemic, even as private schools reopened safely. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) under Randi Weingarten fought hard to keep schools shut, advocating for controversial political agendas rather tha
Imagine this: over half of our future teachers are being trained in classical universities. Isn't that interesting? The type of university they attend, either a federal or regional one, plays a big role in shaping their careers. This study digs into the career goals and plans of students from differ
Public schools like Marblehead and Gloucester are facing a major challenge: the cost of special education is skyrocketing. This year, Marblehead spent $4. 4 million on special education outside their district, which is almost three times more than a decade ago. Gloucester’s costs have also shot up b
In Marblehead, school has been closed for four days straight due to a teachers' strike. The town's educators, represented by the Marblehead Education Association (MEA), are facing a fine of $50, 000 imposed by an Essex County Superior Court judge for defying the state's ban on public sector strikes.
Teachers in Marblehead are continuing their strike, leading to the third day of school closures. Jonathan Heller, co-president of the Marblehead Education Association, said the town wants quality schools and can afford them. He believes voters would support a property tax increase to fund better wag
Education in Massachusetts is facing a big challenge. Some students, especially those from rich families, are getting more help for their special needs. This is leaving behind low-income and minority students. Experts say it's like a maze – wealthy families find shortcuts, while others get lost. One
