Stories tagged: "Teachers"

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Education No, Undergraduates in Arizona Cannot Teach Without a College Degree

While students without a bachelor’s degree can teach in certain situations, they must be supervised by a certified teacher and cannot be the teacher on record for the classroom.

Camila Pedrosa Camila Pedrosa August 1, 2022 2:10 pm MST
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Education 75% of Arizonans Say It’s Un-American for Politicians to Ban Books in Schools

Recent polling found that Arizonans overwhelmingly oppose Republicans' push to limit what kinds of books can appear in school libraries.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil March 4, 2022 2:29 pm MST
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Education 1 in 4 Arizona Teaching Positions Are Still Unfilled As Teacher Shortage Continues

One in four teaching positions in Arizona remain unfilled as a yearslong teacher shortage continues throughout the state.

Lorraine Longhi Lorraine Longhi October 21, 2021 1:16 pm MST
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Education After the DeVos and Trump Years, Having Jill Biden as First Lady Is a Huge Deal for Teachers Everywhere

“Having Dr. Biden in the White House could mean the world to public education in this country, including community colleges."

Cassandra Stone Cassandra Stone November 13, 2020 8:59 am MST
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Coronavirus Pandemic Fallout Is Taking a Serious Toll on Latinos’ Mental Health

In a CDC survey, Latino respondents reported more symptoms of depressive disorder, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety than any other ethnic group.

Ariana Garcia Ariana Garcia November 3, 2020 2:41 pm MST

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US President Joe Biden announces student loan relief with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona (R) on August 24, 2022 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC. - Biden announced that most US university graduates still trying to pay off student loans will get $10,000 of relief to address a decades-old headache of massive educational debt across the country. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images) Education Biden Administration Makes It Easier to Discharge Student Loan Debt Through Bankruptcy
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Arizona Dozens of Arizona Teachers Quit While Schools Attempt to Reopen Classrooms

Some teachers have received minimal supplies, including one bottle of cleaning spray per educator and a small number of face coverings.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner August 19, 2020 9:35 am MST
Education Local teacher Lisa Vaaler joins other teachers as they hold a #Return2SchoolSafely Motor March protest Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in Phoenix. Several Arizona teachers voiced fears about returning to school in a state that continues to be ravaged by the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Education Arizona Teachers Refuse to Reopen Classrooms Until Health Benchmarks are Met

Teachers are pushing back on school administrators who planned to reopen schools despite failing to meet state health guidelines.

Associated Press Associated Press August 17, 2020 10:49 am MST