America’s teachers are working two jobs and barely getting by

Ashley loves her day job teaching math, reading and science to fifth-graders in Washington. But like many other teachers, ...
New York Post

Fed up with your job? Consider becoming a teacher

In the next 10 years, 180,000 new teachers will be needed to meet the needs of New York State. twinsterphoto - stock.adobe.com Over the next decade, 180,000 new teachers will be needed to meet the ...
Education Week

New Findings on Teacher Morale Highlight Ways to Make It Better

Even if teachers have remained on the job for a long time, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re satisfied in their role. And the more positively teachers perceive their colleagues’ mental health, the ...
EdSource

Teachers often work a second job outside of the classroom

Cara Rothrock got her first job working at a 1950s roadside cafe and ice cream stand called Polly’s at the age of 15. First, she wanted pocket money. Then she needed to pay for college to become a ...
Education Week

Teacher Job Satisfaction Rebounds From Last Year’s Low. But There’s Still a Ways to Go

Corrected: An earlier version of this story gave Doris Santoro’s previous title. She is now a professor. It’s been a long, hard few years for teachers, but things might be looking up: Teachers report ...