/tags/teaching Teaching en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:52:44 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-04/how-a-st-louis-teacher-uses-black-history-to-make-math-less-daunting Kendall Ware wrote a textbook of his own to approach the subject in a relatable way. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:52:44 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-04/how-a-st-louis-teacher-uses-black-history-to-make-math-less-daunting Ulaa Kuziez /education/2024-03-28/illinois-teacher-shortage-rages-on-heres-why-school-leaders-believe-it-is-happening Illinois school leaders reported the biggest obstacle to pursuing a teaching career was the cost of a college degree, followed by low pay and benefits. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT /education/2024-03-28/illinois-teacher-shortage-rages-on-heres-why-school-leaders-believe-it-is-happening Peter Hancock /education/2024-02-28/illinois-now-requires-public-schools-to-teach-diverse-histories-are-teachers-ready More than half of Illinois' teachers surveyed said they are ready to embrace social studies standards that include teaching LGBTQ+, Asian American, and pre-enslavement Black history in its public schools. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-02-28/illinois-now-requires-public-schools-to-teach-diverse-histories-are-teachers-ready Emily Hays /education/2023-12-15/how-teacher-diversity-is-being-addressed-in-metro-east-schools Despite some progress in recent years, teacher diversity in Illinois continues to significantly lag the growing diversity of the student population. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:00:00 GMT /education/2023-12-15/how-teacher-diversity-is-being-addressed-in-metro-east-schools Kelly Smits /education/2023-12-08/east-st-louis-program-for-girls-of-color-inspired-by-teachers-bond-with-student The program was founded by Brianna Morales — the young East St. Louis teacher named the 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year last spring. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /education/2023-12-08/east-st-louis-program-for-girls-of-color-inspired-by-teachers-bond-with-student Kelly Smits /education/2023-10-19/report-examines-the-impact-of-coronavirus-pandemic-on-the-illinois-teachers Many wonder what the state of teaching in Illinois after the height of the coronavirus pandemic. A new report by Advance Illinois tackles that question and more. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-10-19/report-examines-the-impact-of-coronavirus-pandemic-on-the-illinois-teachers Peter Medlin /education/2023-10-11/cahokia-heights-school-district-gets-grant-for-performance-based-pay-system-for-teachers The program provides federal support for high-need school districts to implement, improve or expand their human resources system, which must include a performance-based compensation system. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-10-11/cahokia-heights-school-district-gets-grant-for-performance-based-pay-system-for-teachers Kelly Smits /education/2021-06-08/teach-for-america-will-stop-placing-volunteers-in-st-louis-schools-to-focus-on-alumni TFA is known for placing recent college grads in classrooms for two-year assignments. Now, the organization says it will prioritize the 600 alumni in the region. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 20:35:40 GMT /education/2021-06-08/teach-for-america-will-stop-placing-volunteers-in-st-louis-schools-to-focus-on-alumni Ryan Delaney /education/2021-05-28/first-year-teacher-diaries-officially-done-with-an-insane-year Two new educators reflect on the past school year through audio diaries. Fri, 28 May 2021 10:20:14 GMT /education/2021-05-28/first-year-teacher-diaries-officially-done-with-an-insane-year Ryan Delaney /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-09-02/friday-st-louis-public-schools-celebrates-educator-of-the-year-jana-flynn Last week, just before St. Louis Public Schools kicked off a fall semester like no other, Jana Flynn’s masked colleagues surprised her with flowers, a plaque and signs — all in celebration of her being named the district’s 2020 Educator of the Year. SLPS cited the gifted specialist's “passion, dedication and desire to think outside of the box” in her work with students ranging from preschool to eighth grade. Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:01:42 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-09-02/friday-st-louis-public-schools-celebrates-educator-of-the-year-jana-flynn Evie Hemphill