Teachers
The state teachers union, NYSUT is suing the Rochester City School District after repeated failures to pay its teachers in full. This comes more than three months into the issue, which popped up after the district transitioned to the Oracle paycheck system on July 1. The Rochester Teachers Association president says despite the district claiming […]
Houston ISD will raise teacher pay using state funding, but instead of basing raises on experience, the district will use performance-based incentives — a move criticized by the teachers’ union, which is considering legal action. Key Details: NES Schools: Salaries range from $64K–$90K, with merit bonuses from $250–$1,250 based on evaluations. Non-NES Schools: Salaries range […]
News10NBC spoke with board members to understand the reasons behind the decision. Commissioner James Patterson voted against the contract, while Commissioner Cynthia Elliot supported it. Both agreed that Rochester City School District (RCSD) students are not receiving the support they need. “We are the worst performing district in this nation,” Elliot said. Elliot explained her […]
Two Spring Texas teachers were removed from classrooms after they were allegedly giving young students sleeping stickers. A mom said her daughter showed the sticker with a nightlife design on it. A complaint was made to the school with the evidence her daughter provided the school said they would notify other parents about the situation […]
Some layoffs could be coming to the Rochester City School District teachers. The district’s Invest in Tomorrow reconfiguration plan calls for closing several schools and moving hundreds of students. At first, the Rochester Teachers Association was told more than 50 elementary teacher jobs could be cut in September. After Tuesday night’s school board meeting, that […]
2 Wisconsin teachers were forced to resign from their positions after allegedly trying to plan a foursome with a male student. Reports say one of the teachers sent him an inappropriate photo on Snapchat. Alexsia Saldaris just started her first year of teaching and Jennifer Larson, an 11-year teacher, left their jobs back in April […]
10 RCSD employees were recognized as educators of the 2024 school year. Teachers were nominated by parents, students, co-workers and principals. Building Leader Educator of the Year Callie Andler, Assistant Principal, East High School Bilingual Educator of the Year Mariela Polito-Fischer, Bilingual PreK Teacher, Abraham Lincoln School No. 22 Duo-Team Educator of the Year Gianni Alcantara, Bilingual Secretary, Abraham Lincoln School No. 22 Karina Chamorro, Bilingual Clerk, […]
The Rochester Teachers Association says 81 percent of its teachers don’t feel safe either while in school or when going in and/or coming out of school buildings. The union recently surveyed its faculty reps and only 19 percent of respondents reported that the teachers they represent feel “very” or “somewhat” safe. The RTA isn’t the […]
At least a dozen New York City teachers were placed on leave without pay after being accused of using fake COVID-19 vaccination cards to keep their job. The teachers union is threatening to file a lawsuit if the suspension’s are not reversed. The Department of Education did not reveal how they found out about the […]
A school district in Texas is going to a shorter school week next year. The 4 day school week comes after a shortage of staff, mainly teachers. The Jasper independent school district said with the shortage of staff the amount teacher’s being burnt-out is what causing. The district said they did a survey among staff […]
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