/teaching-learning/teaching-profession Teaching Profession en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:39:52 GMT /teaching-learning/teaching-during-menopause-you-may-want-to-hear-this-news/2025/11 The FDA will remove warning labels on HRT, a treatment for menopause. Here's why it matters. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:39:52 GMT /teaching-learning/teaching-during-menopause-you-may-want-to-hear-this-news/2025/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-teachers-can-take-care-of-themselves/2025/10 A retired teacher shares recommendations on setting healthy work-life boundaries. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-teachers-can-take-care-of-themselves/2025/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-images-should-reflect-real-life-demographics/2025/10 A reader pushes back on the illustration used with an Education Week Opinion essay. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-images-should-reflect-real-life-demographics/2025/10 /teaching-learning/should-it-be-normal-for-teachers-to-have-a-second-job-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-weigh-in/2025/10 Research has shown that most ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog work multiple jobs. Teachers shared their reactions in an Education Week Facebook post. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:34:42 GMT /teaching-learning/should-it-be-normal-for-teachers-to-have-a-second-job-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-weigh-in/2025/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-a-middle-school-teacher-became-a-viral-sensation/2025/10 A science educator explains how he balances being an influencer with his classroom practice. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-a-middle-school-teacher-became-a-viral-sensation/2025/10 /teaching-learning/how-uncertified-teachers-went-from-a-stopgap-to-an-escalating-crisis/2025/10 Using uncertified teachers to fill shortages may further destabilize the educator pipeline. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:38:05 GMT /teaching-learning/how-uncertified-teachers-went-from-a-stopgap-to-an-escalating-crisis/2025/10 /teaching-learning/for-teachers-work-life-boundaries-are-harder-to-keep-than-ever/2025/10 New surveys find teachers have less flexibility, more intrusive jobs than peers in other jobs. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/for-teachers-work-life-boundaries-are-harder-to-keep-than-ever/2025/10 /teaching-learning/its-rough-out-here-why-most-teachers-work-a-second-job-and-what-it-means/2025/10 Those with education-related second jobs are more likely to stay than those with non-related gigs. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:54:29 GMT /teaching-learning/its-rough-out-here-why-most-teachers-work-a-second-job-and-what-it-means/2025/10 /teaching-learning/how-school-leaders-can-help-teachers-avoid-burnout/2025/10 Administrators share insights on preventing teacher burnout and supporting staff well-being. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:14:12 GMT /teaching-learning/how-school-leaders-can-help-teachers-avoid-burnout/2025/10 /teaching-learning/states-are-experimenting-with-teacher-pay-again-but-the-focus-isnt-just-test-scores/2025/10 Renewed interest could spur another wave of experiments with teacher pay. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:38:04 GMT /teaching-learning/states-are-experimenting-with-teacher-pay-again-but-the-focus-isnt-just-test-scores/2025/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-a-new-test-for-some-would-be-teachers-might-just-be-a-political-move/2025/09 The goal of an assessment shouldn't be performative politics. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-a-new-test-for-some-would-be-teachers-might-just-be-a-political-move/2025/09 /teaching-learning/ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-political-preferences-dont-always-reveal-their-k-12-positions-in-charts/2025/09 Teachers and school and district leaders share their opinions on a host of hot-button issues. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:12:44 GMT /teaching-learning/ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-political-preferences-dont-always-reveal-their-k-12-positions-in-charts/2025/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-i-tied-my-self-worth-to-teaching-thats-why-i-had-to-leave/2025/09 Trying to be the perfect educator in my second year brought an insane amount of pressure. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-i-tied-my-self-worth-to-teaching-thats-why-i-had-to-leave/2025/09 /teaching-learning/free-speech-lines-blur-for-teachers-in-wake-of-charlie-kirks-killing/2025/09 Fallout from teacher reactions to the activist's death led some state officials to threaten to revoke ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog' licenses. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:07:09 GMT /teaching-learning/free-speech-lines-blur-for-teachers-in-wake-of-charlie-kirks-killing/2025/09 /teaching-learning/teachers-across-the-u-s-get-suspended-or-fired-over-posts-linked-to-charlie-kirk/2025/09 Teachers face discipline for social media posts following the conservative speaker's assassination. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:00:46 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-across-the-u-s-get-suspended-or-fired-over-posts-linked-to-charlie-kirk/2025/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-a-new-law-claims-to-curb-teacher-sexual-misconduct-what-does-it-really-do/2025/08 In one state, teachers now face strict limits on how they can communicate with students outside the classroom. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:27:41 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-a-new-law-claims-to-curb-teacher-sexual-misconduct-what-does-it-really-do/2025/08 /teaching-learning/some-teachers-could-lose-out-on-loan-forgiveness-under-trump-admin-proposal/2025/08 Districts and other employers face proposed restrictions on student loan forgiveness for employees. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:44:05 GMT /teaching-learning/some-teachers-could-lose-out-on-loan-forgiveness-under-trump-admin-proposal/2025/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-healthy-work-life-boundaries-4-tips-for-teachers/2025/08 Here’s how to start planning now for taking care of yourself this school year, from a former teacher. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:12:22 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-healthy-work-life-boundaries-4-tips-for-teachers/2025/08 /teaching-learning/what-happened-when-states-dropped-teacher-licensing-requirements/2025/08 New research into that period offers clues about what more permanent changes to licensure requirements could effect. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:30:13 GMT /teaching-learning/what-happened-when-states-dropped-teacher-licensing-requirements/2025/08 /group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-new-teachers Your Guide to New Teachers Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:19:55 GMT /group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-new-teachers /group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-new-teachers-updated Your Guide to New Teachers (Updated) Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:32:14 GMT /group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-new-teachers-updated /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-help-teachers-advance/2025/08 Executing a few different strategies can foster supportive, empowering environments for teachers. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:27:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-help-teachers-advance/2025/08 /teaching-learning/going-nuts-how-one-district-supports-its-new-and-untenured-teachers/2025/08 Facing a flood of retirements in coming years, one district pushes to build connections among new, untenured teachers. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:33:56 GMT /teaching-learning/going-nuts-how-one-district-supports-its-new-and-untenured-teachers/2025/08 /group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-teacher-mental-health-well-being Your Guide to Teacher Mental Health & Well-Being Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:22:46 GMT /group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-teacher-mental-health-well-being /teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-advice-to-their-colleagues-in-7-words-or-less/2025/08 Bite-sized advice that's big on wisdom. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-advice-to-their-colleagues-in-7-words-or-less/2025/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-the-worst-rule-i-ever-had-to-live-with-the-policies-teachers-hate/2025/07 Sometimes, teachers are baffled by the directives coming their way. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:32:47 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-the-worst-rule-i-ever-had-to-live-with-the-policies-teachers-hate/2025/07 /teaching-learning/what-teachers-think-they-should-make-vs-what-theyre-actually-paid/2025/07 Teachers think they deserve a 25% raise, a new survey finds. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:47:09 GMT /teaching-learning/what-teachers-think-they-should-make-vs-what-theyre-actually-paid/2025/07 /teaching-learning/do-teachers-check-work-email-during-summer-break-should-they/2025/07 Do teachers totally unplug during summer break—and do their principals expect them to? Here's what we found out. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:42:56 GMT /teaching-learning/do-teachers-check-work-email-during-summer-break-should-they/2025/07 /teaching-learning/afts-randi-weingarten-on-kids-screen-time-ai-and-engaging-conservatives/2025/07 The head of the American Federation of Teachers discusses political and technological challenges for teachers. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:19:45 GMT /teaching-learning/afts-randi-weingarten-on-kids-screen-time-ai-and-engaging-conservatives/2025/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-what-teens-really-want-from-their-teachers/2025/07 High school students share what works for them. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-what-teens-really-want-from-their-teachers/2025/07