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Hayward Unified cuts ties with teacher whose students exposed his antisemitic lessons — but he’s still getting paid

10th grade English teacher has been on paid leave since February and will get a paycheck through the end of January
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Top California Teachers' Union Wants Homeless People To Sleep in Its Public School Parking Lots

Proposal comes as Fresno's public school teachers barrel toward a strike that could close classrooms
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South LA teacher temporarily fills in for Vanna White on 'Wheel of Fortune'

"Wheel of Fortune" watchers have been noticing a major absence from the game show this week - Vanna White has been missing, and now we know why.
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Do you believe high school students would be better served going to college or enrolling in a trade school?

Local business owner Jeff Sweenor has taken a new approach to finding the right skilled trade workers for his local business
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HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CREATES FREE STEM TUTORING SERVICE FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

Jasmine Garry, 17, has been passionate about technology since she was young. When she learned that girls often lose interest and are underrepresented in STEM fields, she knew she wanted to do something to inspire young students.
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Tens of thousands of educators threaten strikes across the US

Tens of thousands of teachers and school workers in districts from coast-to-coast are demanding strike action over the deepening assault on public education as funds are drained from social programs to pay for war.
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Inflation exacerbates the ‘teacher pay penalty,’ report suggests

The “teacher pay penalty” — the gap between the wages of teachers and similarly educated professionals — hit a record high of 26.4% in 2022, according to an Economic Policy Institute report released Friday, as K-12 Dive reported.
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A journey of student loans: from high schoolers to graduating college

With October marking the start of federal student loan repayments, thousands of borrowers will face the looming reality that has been paused since 2020.
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IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS WE TRUST?

For fans of dark comedy, California politics is as good as any entertainment – shot through with grim irony, corrupt politicians, and laughable hypocrisy.
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Strike vote approaching for Fresno teachers union. District to pay substitutes double

The Fresno Teachers Union appears to be headed into a strike as a deadline has passed and Fresno Unified School District has begun promoting its $500-a-day pay for substitutes.
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California school district will build $122 million in housing for teachers to combat staff shortages

Community residents were initially concerned the move would drive down home prices in the area
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Report reveals high rates of mental health challenges among Berkeley Unified students

A new report conducted by the Berkeley Unified School District found high rates of mental health challenges among students, Berkeleyside reported.
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Beyond crayons and circle time: What California transitional kindergarten needs to succeed

California is rolling out its transitional kindergarten program, with the goal of offering it for all 4-year-olds by 2025-26. While some schools have had programs in place for years, others are just starting to create teaching guidelines.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences: Tips for Successful Meetings

Tips and tricks for a smooth meeting process.
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This one chart explains the teacher shortage

Wage gap between teachers and comparable college graduates
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