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Why Teachers Ignore Software Purchases
posted by: Melissa | December 13, 2018, 04:39 pm   

Administrators will often spend thousands of dollars on new technology and software, pinning their hopes for higher achievement or better communication on them. Then, a year or so later, when the technology is evaluated again, it is evident that it is barely in use by any teachers, if at all. This phenomenon has become common place in education and has been noted in schools and classrooms across the country.

 
Demystifying Student Loan Forgiveness Programs for Teachers
posted by: Melissa | December 11, 2018, 04:40 pm   

This week's guest post is by Emeka Oguh, Founder and CEO of PeopleJoy.


Educators may qualify for two types of student loan forgiveness. The first type, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is the most well-known and is regularly mentioned in the news. The other type is called Teacher Loan Forgiveness. It comes with its own requirements. So, educators may have more forgiveness options than they realize.

 
Weekly News Round-Up for December 7th
posted by: Melissa | December 07, 2018, 03:43 pm   

Each week, NWPE brings its members a round-up of what’s happening in education. From big, eye-catching headlines to the stories most papers overlook, we find the news our members really want to see. This week, a charter school strike, racist Christmas songs, a teacher with scissors, and more!

 
When the Observation Is a Surprise
posted by: Melissa | December 05, 2018, 03:54 pm   

It always happens the same way. You’re just settling your class down, perhaps they’re a little rowdier than normal, or maybe it just seems that way, whichever the reality, you’re always distracted and never quite on your toes. This is when the administrator slips in, notebook and observation sheet in hand. There’s that brief flash of panic as you crane your neck to peer at your calendar. Did you forget? Was this scheduled? No, it wasn’t. If you’re completely honest, you’re a bit tired and weren’t planning on breaking any pedagogical ground today. There’s nothing to do, but briefly make eye contact, give the administrator a nod of your head, and press on to try to salvage something of the situation.

 
Weekly News Round-Up for November 30th
posted by: Melissa | November 30, 2018, 02:15 pm   

Each week, NWPE brings its members a round-up of what’s happening in education. From big, eye-catching headlines to the stories most papers overlook, we find the news our members really want to see. This week, Tennessee’s one-note teaching force, rising teacher misconduct, battles over armed guards, and more!

 
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