News from April 2025
Survey finds teachers see behavior, leadership, and pay as keys to improving schools
Teacher Tapp has identified student behavior, leadership support, and fair compensation as the most critical areas for improving schools.
Survey finds teachers want better facilities, more parent involvement, and classroom autonomy
A recent survey conducted by Teacher Tapp has highlighted the need for significant changes in schools, focusing on improving facilities, increasing parental accountability, and restoring teacher autonomy.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis: Teachers are among the most unionized workers in America
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its 2024 union membership analysis, revealing that public-sector teachers remain among the most unionized workers in America.
Lt. Gov. Davis visits Berwick and Lewisburg, promotes investment in local projects
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, along with the state Department of Community and Economic Development representatives, visited Berwick and Lewisburg recently to promote economic revitalization initiatives.
Víctor Gómez named 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year by ISBE
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced Víctor Gómez as the 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year.
South Carolina seeks extension for FY21 learning center funds
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has announced a request for an extension of the availability period for fiscal year 2021 funding allocated to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program.
Trump administration's new executive order challenges school discipline measures
The Trump administration has signed an executive order intended to revise how schools deal with discipline, aiming to counter an Obama-era policy on school discipline disparities.
U.S. Department of Education investigates Washington State's gender-inclusive schools law
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated an investigation into Washington State's enforcement of its gender-inclusive schools law.
AFT president comments on Supreme Court religious charter school case
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten expressed concerns in a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's hearing of two cases from Oklahoma.
Charter schools' public nature debated in U.S. Supreme Court case
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court engaged in oral discussions in the significant case of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond.
Educators explore evidence behind persistent popularity of certain reading methods
The ongoing debate about methods for teaching reading continues to stir discussions among educators and researchers.
Colorado reports record high applications for 2026 Teacher of the Year program
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has announced a significant increase in applications for the 2026 Teacher of the Year program.
DeSantis announces school program under Hope Florida initiative
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis have announced an initiative by the Florida Department of Education, piloting a program within selected school districts.
AFT President criticizes Trump for cutting school mental health grants
AFT President Randi Weingarten has publicly addressed the recent decision by the Trump administration to cancel $1 billion in mental health grants.
HP AI Spotlight School designation for Ypsilanti High aims at enhancing education
Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into its educational programs.
Arizona teacher on compensation: ‘All teachers are underpaid’ and 'need to unite across the entire state'
David Constance, a science teacher at Marcos de Niza High School, has expressed concerns over the state of teacher compensation in Arizona.