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More Community Colleges Are Offering Education Degrees Amid Teacher Shortage
Amid national teacher shortages, community colleges are stepping in, launching teacher-training programs traditionally found in four-year colleges.
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NYC Teacher Nearly Went Broke Helping His Students. Then Humans of New York Stepped Up for Him
A Brooklyn speech and debate teacher was on the verge of going broke after spending thousands of dollars of his own money to help his students compete in Ivy League tournaments — until a popular Instagram page got wind of his story.
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Substitute Teacher at Regional School District 8 Arrested: Officials
A Regional School District 8 substitute teacher has been arrested, according to Acting Superintendent Scott Leslie. The school district said they can’t comment on the specifics of the arrest, but said “the safety and well-being of students and staff is and will always be the first priority.” Leslie said that students and staff members weren’t ever placed in harm’s...
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Vaccine Mandate for State Employees, Teachers Can Expire: Lamont
Gov. Ned Lamont won’t push for lawmakers to renew executive orders requiring certain state employees and teachers either get vaccinated or tested for COVID-19. Lamont said Thursday those mandates aren’t among the 11 mandates he’s recommending the General Assembly extend when his emergency powers expire on Feb. 15. Both the large number of people who’ve gotten vaccinated and the...
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‘People Are Feeling the Pain': Parents Struggle With School Reopenings, Closures as Covid Spikes
It’s been a chaotic week for parents as students headed back to school during the latest Covid surge and winter storms.
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Millions of Jobs Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness — Here's How to Know If Yours Does
“The ‘public service’ sector is much larger than people think.”
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Teachers Can Deduct Covid-19 Related Expenses on Their Taxes This Year. What to Know
Educators can deduct up to $250 each in eligible expenses on their taxes. In 2021, that includes any money spent on Covid-19 masks, soap and more.
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Meet the Financial Literacy Leaders Making a Difference in Their Communities
CNBC, in partnership with Acorns, celebrates financial literacy leaders who demonstrate a commitment to educating those who are often left behind.
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Oct. 5 Is World Teacher's Day—Here's How Much Teachers Around the World Are Paid
OECD data indicates that salaries for primary teachers with 15 years of experience are highest in Luxembourg, where educators earn $101,360 on average.