/tags/teachers Teachers en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:18:37 GMT /education/2024-12-04/missouri-education-officials-lower-gpa-threshold-teacher-certification The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education believes that lowering a GPA requirement for teachers will improve teacher recruitment and retention without reducing educator quality. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:18:37 GMT /education/2024-12-04/missouri-education-officials-lower-gpa-threshold-teacher-certification Annelise Hanshaw /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-27/how-east-st-louis-educator-briana-morales-uses-writing-to-foster-healing-and-connection 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year Briana Morales was in seventh grade when she had a teacher who changed her life: by instilling a love of writing, a sense of hope — and inspiring her to become a teacher herself. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-27/how-east-st-louis-educator-briana-morales-uses-writing-to-foster-healing-and-connection Emily Woodbury /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-07-25/how-dadbod-shows-became-a-meeting-place-for-st-louis-teachers-and-students Mike Steep and Matt Wall discuss the origins of DadBod and why seeing former students at their shows isn’t as awkward as one might think. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-07-25/how-dadbod-shows-became-a-meeting-place-for-st-louis-teachers-and-students Roshae Hemmings /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 /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-02-19/missouri-program-teaching-prosocial-skills-expands-to-more-classrooms-and-states “Prosocial” lessons are emphasizing empathy for thousands of students. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 20:54:57 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-02-19/missouri-program-teaching-prosocial-skills-expands-to-more-classrooms-and-states Danny Wicentowski /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-08-29/at-ritenour-high-the-teacher-pipeline-starts-in-the-classroom At Ritenour High School, a program is encouraging former students to return as teachers. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:29:34 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-08-29/at-ritenour-high-the-teacher-pipeline-starts-in-the-classroom Emily Woodbury /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-06-22/teachers-changing-jobs-in-missouri-face-possible-suspensions-and-10-000-penalties A 2016 Missouri law allows school districts to punish teachers for breaking employment contracts. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:51:56 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-06-22/teachers-changing-jobs-in-missouri-face-possible-suspensions-and-10-000-penalties Danny Wicentowski /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-05-03/missouri-teachers-are-leaving-the-profession-at-an-alarming-rate-advocates-report Missouri pays its teachers some of the lowest salaries in the nation, and many educators are leaving the profession. Wed, 03 May 2023 22:31:08 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-05-03/missouri-teachers-are-leaving-the-profession-at-an-alarming-rate-advocates-report Emily Woodbury /education/2023-04-28/kirkwood-sexualized-my-identity-3-trans-educators-claim-discrimination-say-they-were-forced-out Three openly transgender educators in the school district say discrimination has forced them out of their jobs. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:00:00 GMT /education/2023-04-28/kirkwood-sexualized-my-identity-3-trans-educators-claim-discrimination-say-they-were-forced-out Kate Grumke /education/2023-04-17/east-st-louis-teacher-surprised-with-illinois-highest-honor-for-educators Briana Morales, currently doctorate student at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and a high school teacher in East St. Louis, is Illinois' 2023 Teacher of the Year. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:16:16 GMT /education/2023-04-17/east-st-louis-teacher-surprised-with-illinois-highest-honor-for-educators Garen Vartanian