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Facing severe staff shortages, special education teachers are turning to artificial intelligence tools to help serve over 7 million students with disabilities. The technology shows promise in reducing paperwork and supporting overwhelmed educators, though experts are carefully watching how it develops.
A teacher on a tight budget discovered free and low-cost mental health resources that work. Here's how they built a support system without breaking the bank.
Over 2,000 New Mexico educators helped shape a groundbreaking study that reveals how to transform teacher training and boost student success. The research shows well-designed professional learning can raise student achievement by 21 percentile points.
As Teacher Appreciation Week approaches this May, "Abbott Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph is calling for real support beyond kind words. With over 55% of teachers planning early exits from the profession, meaningful action matters more than ever.
A major new study shows that when teachers affirm transgender students' identities, those students earn higher grades, feel safer, and participate more in class. Simple actions like using correct pronouns and discussing LGBTQ+ topics create measurable positive outcomes.
A high school near Haifa is using an AI robot named Buddy to support teachers and keep sick students connected to class. The friendly device helps with lesson planning and personalized learning while teachers focus on creativity and emotional development.
Patrick Martin, an English teacher at Charleston County School of the Arts, just received the district's highest honor. He was chosen from over 80 outstanding educators for his ability to help young artists find their voices.
Volunteer teacher teams from seven regions are helping Kumamoto schools recover from a devastating earthquake, carrying forward a tradition of support that started nearly 30 years ago. Their mission: ease the burden on exhausted local educators so they can focus on their students.
Retired teachers in Ohio are investing in tomorrow's educators with a $750 scholarship for college juniors and seniors studying education. Since 1997, this rotating award has supported Perry County graduates who choose to give back through teaching.
After four days of striking, San Francisco educators secured a transformational contract that delivers fully funded healthcare, significant pay raises, and sanctuary protections for immigrant students. Thousands of supporters joined picket lines across 130 school sites, showing overwhelming public support for teachers and the future of public education.
Kate Doctor, an English teacher at Lexington's The Learning Center, earned a spot in Kentucky's prestigious 2026-27 Innovative Teacher Fellowship alongside just 23 other educators statewide. The program empowers teachers to design cutting-edge classroom projects that put students at the center of their own learning.
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South Africa loses 6,000 teachers yearly to overwhelming stress and lack of support. The Jakes Gerwel Fellowship is changing that with coaching, counseling, and community for new educators.
A New Jersey middle school teacher who turned childhood hurt into a career helping students has made the top 10 in Bill Nye's America's Favorite Teacher contest. Karen Carey-Lynch now needs community votes to advance and bring $25,000 in STEM resources to her school.
A retired first-grade teacher turned her own breast cancer diagnosis into a decade-long mission to support others. Verna Rasmussen has now guided 200 women through their cancer journeys, offering practical tips and emotional support that doctors can't provide.
A Phoenix geometry teacher who's been inspiring students for 29 years spent her $2,500 teaching award on making sure every student can play softball, regardless of financial struggles. Kelly Melrose's simple philosophy: when students ask if they can play without equipment, the answer is always "Yeah, we got it."
United Way of Greater Toledo is rallying volunteers to transform three elementary school classrooms before the first day of school. The August 13th event welcomes both individuals and groups to support local teachers.
Ghana is launching a nationwide competition to celebrate teachers who are transforming education across the country. Five award categories will honor everyone from classroom teachers to college lecturers who demonstrate measurable impact in their communities.
The Southeast Polk Education Foundation just handed teachers a $30,000 check to fund creative classroom projects. The money will support innovation grants that help educators bring world-class learning experiences to their students.
After nearly 100 teachers were injured in classrooms, Tasmania's government launches a three-year plan focusing on preventing violence before it starts. The $7.89 million initiative prioritizes training, support systems, and helping students who struggle in traditional classrooms.
A kindergarten teacher in Odessa just won nearly $20,000 in supplies for her school after her community rallied with 175,000+ votes nationwide. Japhia Venerable's win shows what happens when communities celebrate the educators changing kids' lives.
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