Chicago schools will be open on May 1, and schools may take field trips to demonstrations for International Workers’ Day. By Jacey Fortin Chicago officials ended a standoff over whether to cancel ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson, whose ties to the Chicago Teachers Union helped him win office, has signaled support. The school district and some parents object. By Julie Bosman Reporting from Chicago The ...

Teacher Appreciation Week in 2026 runs from May 4 through May 8. It's a time set aside to honor teachers and recognize their lasting contributions. Looking for gift ideas? Here are some suggestions.

A recent webinar hosted by some of the top teachers' unions in the United States that pushed a curriculum focused on the upcoming May Day protests is prompting education experts and watchdogs to sound ...

The Chicago Teachers Union wants the school district to cancel classes on May Day this year so students and teachers can attend protests, but the new CEO of Chicago Public Schools is saying no. May ...

A teacher's strike in Dublin entered its third day Wednesday as contract negotiations continue. Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) presented a proposal Wednesday, which the Dublin Teachers ...

AAs the Dublin teachers strike entered Day 3 on Wednesday, both the union and the district say they are feeling far more optimistic about reaching a deal after an unexpected bargaining session. This ...

International Women’s Day is an important day for everyone, regardless of gender, to raise awareness about gender inequality. This includes naming harms, celebrating gains and recommitting to societal ...

Ashley loves her day job teaching math, reading and science to fifth graders in Washington state. But like many other teachers, Ashley relies on a side hustle or two to get by. When she’s not in the ...

When we think about jobs you can do from home, you may not immediately picture a school teacher. But as Victoria debates a new right to work from home, the state’s teachers are asking what this might ...

Nina Schield, a Rooftop School teacher, at John O'Connell High School during the strike on Feb. 9, 2026. Photo by Mariana Garcia. The San Francisco teachers strike, the city’s first in nearly half a ...