Beth Wallis
Stories
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Education
Teacher training programs don't always use research-backed reading methods
Research shows there are science-backed ways to help students learn to read, but not all teachers are trained in the best way to do so. In response, colleges are reimagining their curriculums.
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National
Oklahoma mistakenly gave bonuses to these teachers. Do they have to pay it back?
Over 500 teachers were given bonuses as part of a program to address a teacher shortage. But a handful of teachers described a "nightmare" scenario when the state demanded their bonuses back.
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Education
Extreme heat is cutting into recess for kids. Experts say that's a problem
A heat wave at the start of the school year has educators scrambling to keep kids cool and safe.
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National
Without paid family leave, teachers stockpile sick days and aim for summer babies
Less than one-fifth the largest school districts offer paid parental leave for teachers, and only a handful of states guarantee it. That leaves few options for educators who want to start a family.
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National
Oklahoma Catholic Church hopes to open first publicly funded religious charter school
Oklahoma's Catholic Church wants to open the U.S.'s first religious charter school. It hopes to jump its first regulatory hurdle Tuesday. Public school advocates and the state's AG are pushing back.