Teachers tend to be on salary schedules that prevent gender disparities. But discrimination persists when it comes to this hidden source of income.
Author: Alia Wong, USA TODAY
‘We just keep getting hit’: Borrowers rally over Supreme Court case on student loan debt relief
Current and former students say the debt has prevented them from meeting goals and basic needs. A conservative-leaning court could mean the loans continue.
What happens to diversity when many teachers of color are new hires and layoffs come
A growing body of research shows the powerful impact a teacher of color can have on a student, particularly one who isn’t white.
US doesn’t have enough affordable child care. It’s costing taxpayers $122 billion annually
When parents can’t find or afford child care, they can’t work. Ahead of the State of the Union, Democrats stressed how much the problem costs the U.S.
Teacher shortages are still hurting schools. Could unconventional programs help?
From apprenticeships and grow-your-own programs to residencies, teachers are getting certified in nontraditional ways.But when does it become too easy?
Board shake-ups, threats to tenure and money: How conservatives are reshaping colleges
The prospective overhaul of New College of Florida’s board of trustees is the latest move in a larger campaign to crack down on critical race theory.
Native Hawaiian women too often go missing and face violence. A new federal policy may help.
President Biden has signed legislation updating the Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, to help Hawaii’s indigenous women can access funding.
Overworked, underpaid? The toll of burnout is contributing to teacher shortages nationwide
Amid low compensation and high stress, vacancies remain widespread in certain schools and subjects.
Schools are becoming hotbeds of political conflict – especially in purple districts
The climate has had a chilling effect on the conversations kids have in school, and taken away supports at a time they’re needed most.
US students lost decades of progress in math, reading. Could this strategy be the solution?
High-dosage tutoring is a proven strategy for catching kids up, but it’s relatively uncommon. A research initiative wants to change that.