$1.3M grant to examine working conditions for NC special education teachers

The University of Missouri's College of Education and Human Development is giving free online training and coaching to 110 middle school teachers in rural Missouri. The goal is to create a safe learning environment, with the potential to reduce stressors for teachers and improve student engagement.

A new study found that Black male elementary school students are less likely to be identified for special education services when matched with Black teachers. This relationship is strongest among students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The researchers suggest that access to Black teachers may lead to more nuanced assessme...

A new study found that about 10% of teachers displayed notable amounts of negative emotions during instructional time, leading to reduced student enjoyment and engagement. The researchers suggest providing training on mindfulness and emotion regulation to help teachers manage negative emotions while teaching.

A survey of 200 UK teachers found that 76% of secondary school teachers and 60% of primary school teachers are extremely concerned about the influence of online misogyny on their students. The study reveals that male students often reflect misogynistic ideas, while female students face victims of misogyny in schools.

A new study from Ben-Gurion University found that teachers often label parents as the problem, rather than viewing them as partners in their child's education. Researchers recommend increased professional training to help teachers diagnose and address various parenting styles, increasing professionalism and school legitimacy.

A new study from the University of Georgia found that early childhood teachers receive an average of 37 minutes less planning time than scheduled, leading to burnout and turnover. Many directors acknowledge that teachers frequently work over weekends due to lack of planning time.