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The women's strike triggers two school district closures for the day

by Jana Kasperkevic
Mar 6, 2017
Administrators say the upcoming “A Day Without a Woman" event will cause a staffing shortage.
Women across the U.S. might join nation-wide strike on Wednesday and not go to work.
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Low teacher salaries prompt Arizona schools to find creative recruiting tools

by Marketplace Contributor
Nov 7, 2016
Finding and keeping good teachers is a challenge, especially in rural Arizona.
School administrators say it's now a teacher's market in Arizona. So for soon-to-be teachers like ASU student Kristen Fisher, the prospects of finding a teaching job are very good. 
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Many states are still cutting education funding

by Amy Scott
Oct 31, 2016
In 23 states, general spending on schools is still below 2008 levels.
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Chicago public schools face financial crisis

by Amy Scott
Oct 11, 2016
The school is reeling from funding cutbacks and mounting debts.
Chicago teachers picketing during a one-day strike in April. 
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Another school year, another year of teacher shortages

by Reema Khrais
Sep 15, 2016
Teacher shortages are significant in special education, math and science.
Many public schools are struggling to find and retain teachers.
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For Louisiana schools, flood damage is lasting

by Amy Scott
Aug 23, 2016
As schools reopen, many teachers and staff have been displaced.
School buses are parked in a flooded parking lot on August 16 in Denham Springs, Louisiana.
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In Texas, kids learn money doesn't grow on trees

by Bill Zeeble
Jul 25, 2016
From stores to a bank and radio station — in Enterprise City, kids run it all.
Students run things in the North Texas town of Enterprise City.
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College grads no longer so eager to Teach for America

by Amy Scott
Mar 22, 2016
The 25-year old program is under fire for its methods and losing applicants
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Affordable housing for teachers in short supply

by Aaron Schrank
Jul 24, 2015
Some cities are building lower-cost homes for educators and hospital workers.
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Training urban teachers who stay

by Amy Scott
Jan 5, 2015
To prevent high teacher turnover, an urban training program takes a page from medical profession.
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