Teacher Magazine: Profession

May 18, 2008

Profession

The nonprofit saw applications jump by more than a third this year from about 18,000 to nearly 25,000. (May 13, 2008, AP)

Returning to the Classroom

Literacy coach Kathie Marshall explains why, at age 61, she's going back to teaching. (May 13, 2008)

Okla. Bill Protects Teachers from Lawsuits

A new measure will allow teachers and principals to use “necessary and reasonable force” to control students. (Updated: May 13, 2008)

Teachers Weigh in on Ineffective Colleagues

Most teachers see tenure as a formality that has little bearing on teacher quality, according to a national survey. (May 7, 2008, AP)

'Rubber Room' Teachers Cost N.Y.C. Millions

Many teachers spend years collecting salaries while awaiting disciplinary hearings, costing the city's public school system an estimated $65 million. (May 5, 2008, AP)

Teacher Shortages Acute in Heartland

Continuing vacancies have school leaders and lawmakers in Missouri considering desperate measures. (May 1, 2008, AP)

Teachers, Testing, & Civil Disobedience

Members of the Teacher Leaders Network discuss the significance of Seattle science teacher Carl Chew’s refusal to administer a standardized test. Add your comments at the end of the story. (April 30, 2008)

National Teacher of the Year Chosen

A guitar-wielding Oregon teacher known for making science fun will be honored in a White House ceremony. (Updated: May 13, 2008)

Outstanding Teachers Recognized

Five teachers from around the county will be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Kansas. (April 28, 2008, AP)

S.C. Offers Housing Loan Incentive

Teachers with South Carolina certification or a contract to teach in the state for a year will have an easier time buying a home. (April 22, 2008, AP)

Morale Low for Texas Teachers

More than one in four Texas teachers have a second job and close to half are considering another career, survey shows. (April 21, 2008, AP)

Wanted: Teachers in Kansas

With 36 percent of the state’s teachers retiring in the next five years, recruiters travel far and wide to fill anticipated gap. (April 21, 2008, AP)

Salaries Jump in Post-Katrina New Orleans

Teacher pay has increased by 16 percent following two statewide raises and the need to attract educators to the devastated city. (April 21, 2008, AP)

Bill Would Bar Teachings Counter to Democracy

An Arizona House Committee has approved a measure that calls for public education "to inculcate values of American citizenship." (April 17, 2008, AP)

Ore. to Pilot Teacher Pay Program

In a move away from merit pay, two Oregon districts will compensate teachers for coaching and mentoring assignments. (April 18, 2008, AP)

Teacher Protected From Battery Charges

An Indiana judge rules that a teacher accused of slapping a student is protected under the state’s corporal punishment laws. (April 17, 2008, AP)

How One Teacher Resolved a Teachers' Strike

Why Keith Manos and the teachers in his district went on strike was not unusual, how the strike ended was. (April 16, 2008)

Okla. Bill Grants Students More Religious Freedom

The Oklahoma Senate has passed a bill that allows students to organize and express their religious viewpoints before, during, and after school. (April 17, 2008, AP)

N.Y. Catholic Lay Teachers Strike

Catholic lay teachers strike after failing to reach a settlement with the Archdiocese of New York. (April 15, 2008, AP)

Iowa Considers Core Curriculum

Once the domain of Iowa’s local school districts, curriculum requirements could move to the state level for private and public schools. (April 15, 2008, AP)

Penalties Harsh for Cheating Teachers

A Florida state panel issues strict punishments for teachers accused of coaching students on standardized tests. (April 7, 2008, AP)

Mass. Gives Pass to Failing Teachers

A new bill in the Mass. state Senate would allow aspiring educators who flunk the certification test up to three times to teach. (April 4, 2008, AP)

Judge Says Teacher E-mails are Open Records

Fighting the release of their emails, five Wisconsin teachers emphasize they've done nothing wrong. (March 27, 2008, AP)

S.C. Teachers to Get Retreat Center

A developer will donate $10 million and 450 acres to create a waterfront, resort-like center where South Carolina teachers can rejuvenate. (March 28, 2008, AP)

New Texas Curriculum Under Fire

The Texas State Board of Education makes some concessions after teachers criticize a new English and reading curriculum for its rigidity. (March 28, 2008, AP)