The flow of young people becoming teachers has been dwindling. Those who do become educators find a profession in flux, with increasing student needs. Education Week asked some of the nation’s best ...

Teachers across the United States are the eyes and ears of schools. Many K-12th grade educators work to provide quality education to students, and to honor their hard work, there’s a day — and a full ...

“I’ve never done this work alone,” I thought as I looked around the high school gymnasium at the other instructional coaches and school leaders. We had been given a critical, quick-write prompt to ...

If you know a teacher or have a loved one who’s a teacher, the perfect time to show them you appreciate all they do is right around the corner. Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, which always falls in ...

Every year in the first full week of May, the National PTA leads a celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week. This year the theme is “Teachers are Shining Stars.” Their website even offers ...

The average salary of pre-K teachers increased from $63,600 in 2024 to about $66,800 in 2025, or roughly 5%, according to ...

Math teacher Lesley Fox joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about life as a teacher. Is this the worst time to become a teacher? Do teachers secretly play favorites? Why is bullying ...

Second to parents, teachers probably spend the most time with youngsters, playing a huge role in shaping the minds of tomorrow. And now it's time to show them a little love by celebrating them during ...

Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 is Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9, with Teacher Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 6. Many businesses offer teacher discounts during Teacher Appreciation Week, ...

Many U.S. teachers are overwhelmed with hefty workloads, overflowing classes and low salaries. So when the holidays come around, parents often want to thank them for the hard work they take on. For ...