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Teachers Turn Toward Virtual Schools for Better Work-Life BalanceTeachers Turn Toward Virtual Schools for Better Work-Life Balance

As Molly Hamill explains the origin of the Declaration of Independence to her students, she dons a white wig fashioned into a ponytail, appearing as John Adams, before sporting a

What I Learned After Building a Tech Tool to Support Student Well-BeingWhat I Learned After Building a Tech Tool to Support Student Well-Being

This story was published by a Voices of Change fellow. Learn more about the fellowship here. One morning, my computer science students opened their laptops for our daily mental health

Teachers Try to Take Time Back Using AI ToolsTeachers Try to Take Time Back Using AI Tools

Heather Gauck has spent most of her three-decade teaching career sleep-deprived — turning in after midnight and waking up at dawn. The Michigander made the sacrifice to ensure she completed

The Back Channel: How Tech Directors Quietly Share Solutions, Save Money and Stay SaneThe Back Channel: How Tech Directors Quietly Share Solutions, Save Money and Stay Sane

Joanna Cook, chief technology officer at East Noble School Corporation in Indiana, had a problem. “We were transitioning from iPads to Chromebooks, but I was getting pushback from our elementary

Pricier School Supplies Burden America’s Teachers
Pricier School Supplies Burden America’s Teachers

Second grade teacher Demetria Richardson spends so much on school supplies she has a designated credit card to cover classroom expenses. Just don’t tell her husband what the balance is,

Head Start Funding Is on Track for Approval. It Still May Not Be Enough.Head Start Funding Is on Track for Approval. It Still May Not Be Enough.

The funding and overall future of Head Start — which helps low-income families with child development and family support services — has been in the headlines for the better half

Study: Kids Suffer as Nearly Half of U.S. Families Struggle to Meet Basic NeedsStudy: Kids Suffer as Nearly Half of U.S. Families Struggle to Meet Basic Needs

As families face difficulty affording housing, food or health care, young children experience ripple effects, including emotional distress and developmental delays, according to new national research. The latest findings from