The Teaching Profession in 2018 (in Charts)
Some called 2018 the "year of the teacher." Here's a review of the research that encapsulates a milestone year for the teaching profession.
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December 14, 2018
December 06, 2018
Millennial Teachers: Things to Consider in Trying to Recruit and Retain Them
Dozens of coaches and administrators gathered to address tactics for hiring and retaining millennial teachers—and with an eye toward avoiding stereotypes.
September 25, 2018
After 500 Posts, Retired Teacher Nancy Flanagan Sunsets Her Ed Week Blog
After nine years of faithful blogging for Education Week Teacher, retired educator Nancy Flanagan has written her 500th and final post for the website.
June 13, 2018
Teachers With Signs of Depression May Do Less Planning, Explaining of Lessons
In a study of eight schools in Florida, 3rd grade teachers who reported more symptoms of depression spent less time in whole-group instruction and in preparing students for lessons.
May 24, 2018
'The Emotional Scars Run Deep': Stories From Teachers Who Survived School Shootings
Four teachers who have experienced gun violence at school share their stories.
May 01, 2018
Are End-of-the-Year Motivational Campaigns Insulting to Teachers?
A new social-media campaign has prompted backlash from educators concerned about negative perceptions of their profession.
April 26, 2018
Most Teachers Report High Levels of Stress, Study Finds
The study measured responses from about 100 teachers from a single district, and found that 93 percent experienced high levels of stress in their profession.
April 23, 2018
'Too Often, Teachers Deny Their Own Expertise': John Hattie on the Educator Mindframe
After over 20 years of researching student achievement, John Hattie points to teacher mindsets and expertise as the biggest factors in improving learning outcomes.
April 20, 2018
Mandy Manning, 2018 National Teacher of the Year, Works With Refugee Students
The 2018 National Teacher of the Year is Mandy Manning, an English and math teacher to refugee and immigrant students in Washington state.
April 16, 2018
Teachers Take to Social Media to Show Their Poor Classroom Conditions
The New York Times asked teachers to share what their classroom conditions really look like. Other teachers on social media are doing the same.
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