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Teacher Invents Classroom Lock in Hopes of Protecting Students During a Lockdown
Crystal Salcido was an English teacher in El Paso for about a decade when she decided to quit her job to fully dedicate her time to her invention, a lock named Slon.
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Cedar Hill ISD Teacher Inspiring Others
A Cedar Hill ISD kindergarten teacher is celebrating 25 years in education by continuing her education to do something good for others.
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More Community Colleges Are Offering Education Degrees Amid Teacher Shortage
Amid national teacher shortages, community colleges are stepping in, launching teacher-training programs traditionally found in four-year colleges.
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NYC Teacher Nearly Went Broke Helping His Students. Then Humans of New York Stepped Up for Him
A Brooklyn speech and debate teacher was on the verge of going broke after spending thousands of dollars of his own money to help his students compete in Ivy League tournaments — until a popular Instagram page got wind of his story.
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‘I Knew What Had to Be Done': North Texas Saves Choking Student
The Krum High School teacher caught on camera saving the life of a choking student talks about making the split second decision.
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Teacher Praised for Alerting Family About Fire Next Door
A North Texas teacher is being praised for alerting and helping a family of four to safety as their neighbor’s house went up in flames and threatened their home.
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Retired Superintendent Returns to the Classroom and Students Scores Soar
A retired superintendent returned to the classroom in Cedar Hill ISD and ended up being one of the highest performing teachers in the district.
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‘People Are Feeling the Pain': Parents Struggle With School Reopenings, Closures as Covid Spikes
It’s been a chaotic week for parents as students headed back to school during the latest Covid surge and winter storms.
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Millions of Jobs Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness — Here's How to Know If Yours Does
“The ‘public service’ sector is much larger than people think.”
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Teachers Can Deduct Covid-19 Related Expenses on Their Taxes This Year. What to Know
Educators can deduct up to $250 each in eligible expenses on their taxes. In 2021, that includes any money spent on Covid-19 masks, soap and more.
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SMU Excellent Educator Recognizes Joe Parthemore
Texas Today has partnered with SMU to recognize North Texas teachers who are inspiring and changing the lives of their students. MORE: SMU.edu
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Meet the Financial Literacy Leaders Making a Difference in Their Communities
CNBC, in partnership with Acorns, celebrates financial literacy leaders who demonstrate a commitment to educating those who are often left behind.
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Student Performance Data; Teacher Workload Both Show Significant Challenges for Schools
Teachers’ jobs are getting tougher and data shows student performance has dropped dramatically. School administrators say students and educators are having a hard time bracing for the work that needs to be done. Wayne Carter has the major takeaways from this week’s State of Education Summit in Dallas.
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Oct. 5 Is World Teacher's Day—Here's How Much Teachers Around the World Are Paid
OECD data indicates that salaries for primary teachers with 15 years of experience are highest in Luxembourg, where educators earn $101,360 on average.
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North Texas Teachers Recognized for Going Above and Beyond
The Cotton Bowl Foundation and the College Football Playoff Foundation recognized teachers in North Texas who have gone above and beyond, and met the challenges during a pandemic.
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Family and Friends Honor Beloved Fort Worth Basketball Coach and Teacher
Coach John Gales, Sr of Fort Worth passed away on August 25 at age of 82. The impact he leaves behind is endless. Serving as a Fort Worth English teacher and basketball coach, he helped shape so many lives.
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This 26-Year-Old American Teaches English in South Korea—Here's Her Advice to People Who Want to Live and Work Abroad
In November 2019, Michaela Cricchio, 26, booked a one-way flight to South Korea to teach English abroad.
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How a 26-Year-Old Expat in Seoul, South Korea Lives on $24,000 a Year
Michaela Cricchio grew up wishing she could travel the world. Two years ago, she made plans to become a digital nomad and now teaches English abroad.
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‘I Felt Like I Was Being Experimented On': 1 in 4 Teachers Are Considering Quitting After This Past Year
Since March 2020, teachers have been on the front lines of addressing some of the most serious social implications of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Teachers Say They Want the COVID-19 Vaccine Before They Head Back to the Classroom
Children who have been marooned at home for months by the pandemic are slowly returning to classrooms, but many teachers say they won’t go back until they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine.