Differentiation, a teaching approach that focuses on different instructional needs for each student, has sparked a heated debate in the education community.

A bill under consideration by the Kansas Senate would remove an exemption protecting teachers from prosecution for providing "harmful" materials to minors.

Black History Month gives science and math teachers an opportunity to focus on black STEM leaders who are often overlooked and underrecognized.

In a process marred by numerous problems, five first-year teachers in a West Virginia district had to pick numbers from a box to determine which of them would be laid off.

This past weekend, "Saturday Night Live" used teaching as fodder for two very different sketches.

Scot Pankey, a theater teacher in Dallas, coordinated dozens of students for a dance that took over a vast swath of his high school.

Many schools are becoming adverse to harsh discipline measures, but that leaves teachers to wonder how best to address student behavioral issues.

Researchers suggest comparing "similarly circumstanced" schools in order to fairly evaluate teachers.

A group of high-profile scientists spoke with students at the State of STEM event, encouraging young women in particular to pursue STEM careers.

What did President Obama discuss in his annual speech to the country? Here's a guide to what teachers should know.

A recent Gallup poll shows that just 30 percent of teachers are "actively engaged" at work, and that their less-engaged colleagues account for 2.3 million missed workdays every year.

PBS LearningMedia now offers more than 100,000 digital resources, including common core-aligned videos, interactive learning games, and tools for teachers.

Modern vlog-style adaptations of classic novels may offer a new way to connect students with literature.

This year's nominees to be National Teacher of the Year hail from Alabama, Hawaii, Indiana, and Texas.

Now in its 5th year, Standing Ovation for D.C. Teachers recognizes the importance of public school teachers in the nation's capital.

A new study raises question about whether schools should be doing more to teach noncognitive traits.

A new Tony Award will recognize the work of K-12 and community theater teachers.

In contrast to the conventional wisdom, an estimated 70 percent of teachers stay in the profession after five years, an analysis of federal data shows.

A study by Scholastic finds that read-alouds and designated class time for independent reading are some of the strongest predictors of how frequently a child reads for fun.