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The National Education Association held its annual convention this week and the main topic was the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law - and how to change it...

Many people see current teachers as under-qualified. Thus, it is essential to attract top students to the teaching profession.

Just as the Emmys give Hollywood a chance to honor their own, public school employees have AEW as a chance to recognize all hard-working public school employees.

The traditional workforce in schools, women, are not choosing education as in the past. And, a large pool of teachers is retiring within the next few years. Shortage!!

It is important to study facts in order to vote for the best possible presidential choice. For over 6.2 million American educators in public schools: Who is it?

A referendum to create a comprehensive statewide school voucher program was on the ballot for November 6, 2007 in conservative Utah. State residents voted no...

Inflation was 3.9 percent in 2007. Teacher salaries increased by 2.9 percent on average. If this trend continues, teachers will be receiving pay cuts each year.

Loving children and having a desire to serve are simply not enough to ensure teacher success in today's education system. Look closer before leaping into the classroom.

Over 200 years ago, the first Columbus Day parade honored the explorer and 100 years later, the celebration inspired the Pledge of Allegiance.

Homework is a given in school and every teacher assigns some amount of work for students to do at home despite parent's disapproval.

Teachers and administration need to work together to help preserve the schools most valuable resources - the teachers.

There are many considerations should you pursue before you decide to invest in a teaching career.

For years women have seen themselves as either substandard, or have attempted to shrink and tuck their bodies in order to meet society's standards.

Reading for pleasure is directly tied to children's success, but getting them to enjoy reading can be a challenge. Here are some tips to encourage a lifetime of reading.

Stop worrying, start coping and get busy! Your child's first day of school can be a new adventure for kindergarten parents, too.

The internet auction site bans the sale of teacher's textbooks.

Teachers can find funding for their own classroom projects, training, or instructional materials by learning to regularly use public, private and professional resources.

Ronald Fair has published novels, short stories, plays, and poetry. His novel, Hog Butcher, was adapted as the movie, Cornbread, Earl and Me.

At-risk students and others seeking alternatives for test preparation, technology certifications and other courses can access convenient online classes.

The U. S. Census Bureau offers K-12 educators lesson plans and allied materials, providing user-friendly ways for real-world information to reach students.

Back-to-school time is around the corner and kids aren't the only ones that can benefit from reading the required literature. A look at books that adults can enjoy too.

Bookshare readers download books as compressed, encrypted files that can be read with assistive technology such as a screen readers or refreshable braille display.

Cash-strapped states looking to reap the rewards of federal stimulus legislation for education are rethinking and overhauling restrictions on charter schools.

Here are some ways parents can help their teens deal with the ever-challenging issue of bullying.

Simple ways to generate Chi, or positive energy, in the classroom in order to create a more balanced and productive teaching environment for both students and teachers.

Use the trade books One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and Hop on Pop to create fun activities for elementary students.

When children get home from school, there's little time to relax before hitting the books. Homework can be stressful for everyone involved, but it doesn't have to be.

Quick, fun things for busy parents to do at home to help teach and reinforce the reading skills of children. Small things can make a big difference!

Get to know your students better through these classic ice-breaking activities.

"Bush Conspired against Blacks," CNSNews.com and "Thousands Dead," CNN.com; were news headlines that may have resulted from an ineffective crisis communication strategy.

Bill and Melinda Gates are now focusing on higher education, teacher quality, research, and performance-based pay.

The National Education Association has developed 12 action steps to address the dropout crises in the United States.

Considering that becoming a teacher takes paying for a college degree, you should make the decision for the right reasons.

What educators and schools need to know about the H1N1 swine flu and seasonal flu in schools - symptoms and prevention tips from the CDC and the NEA.

The man whom Barack Obama has chosen for a key role in his administration is the kind of character you'd expect to find on a smart television series about Washington.

Turn Off Your TV Week is a semi-annual event emphasizing the importance of spending time away from television media.

When classes celebrate Read Across America on March 2nd, teachers can make sure that every child in class has a free peer-recommended book.

Frey proposes a new system of presenting information and verifying the accuracy of courseware.

How to work with your child's teacher to help him in school.

Poverty has a strong impact on homework. What do experts say?