As the back-to-school season approaches, the sight of bright backpacks, pencils, and erasers fills us with the excitement of a fresh start. However, amidst all the praise for teachers, it’s important to acknowledge that they are often left to supply their own classroom materials. While fostering a love for reading is crucial, it becomes nearly …
Beijing — In a display of justice, the No. 1 Intermediate Court in Jiaozuo, Henan province announced on Friday that Wang Yun, a Chinese kindergarten teacher responsible for poisoning 25 students, resulting in one death, has been executed. The execution took place on Thursday after Wang’s conviction for adding toxic sodium nitrite to the children’s porridge …
Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer take questions from readers about their kids’ education. Have one? Email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, Parent-teacher-conference day is approaching, and I am filled with apprehension. Honestly, it’s a feeling I experience every year. It’s like an annual performance review, but for my son. …
Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer answer questions from parents about their children’s education. Have a question? Email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, My third grader despises reading, and we were all looking forward to a break this summer when he wouldn’t have to read every night and we wouldn’t …
Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer address readers’ inquiries concerning their children’s education. If you have a question, feel free to email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, The negative aspects of the past year are obvious, but I have also been contemplating the potential silver linings, especially for school-age kids. …
In the midst of the Delta variant surge, the focus has been on getting children back into the classroom. However, the question arises of what happens once they are there. As the past 18 months have taken a toll on education, teachers now find themselves racing against time to address the learning loss caused by …
As the Omicron variant began spreading, the already understaffed schools in America faced an even bigger challenge. Since the start of the pandemic, many teachers have retired early or switched careers, contributing to the ongoing substitute and teacher shortage. Now, the situation has reached a breaking point as the increasing number of absences leaves schools …