More teachers are quitting, researchers say
Teachers are in short supply in the U.S., and researchers say there's declining job satisfaction among those who remain. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson examines what's behind the problems.
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Message from NYPD reignites faith for paralyzed man
A surfing accident left New York teacher Billy Keenan paralyzed, but when he received a call from a police officer, his life changed.
Missy Testerman named 2024 Teacher of the Year
Missy Testerman, a longtime elementary school teacher at Rogersville City Schools in Rogersville, Tennessee, has been named the 2024 Teacher of the Year.
Missy Testerman named 2024 National Teacher of the Year
First lady Jill Biden surprised Missy Testerman, who was honored as National Teacher of the Year.
Could higher pay solve the teacher shortage?
The U.S. Department of Education says there's a shortage of teachers across the nation, with 40 states reporting public school staff levels that are lower than they were before the pandemic. Daniel Pink, contributing columnist at The Washington Post, joins CBS News to examine what can be done to end the shortage.
Teacher shortage has schools looking overseas
A nationwide shortage in teachers has left many states scrambling to find alternative solutions. Now, some schools are turning to foreign teachers to bridge the gap. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
U.S. schools address post-pandemic education
American schools face a range of challenges, but educators and policymakers are making strides to address them. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver explains why there's cause for hope in the U.S. education system.
Educators visit homes to find absent students
U.S. math scores are down and chronic school absences are up. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver takes us to Louisville, Kentucky, to show how educators are combating the issues.
Teachers confront misinformation on Israel, Gaza
Teachers tasked with educating their students about Israel, Gaza and the ongoing conflict in the region face a stiff challenge. Many teenagers get their news from social media, which is littered with misinformation. Nicole Sganga reports.
How a Texas teacher helped students use their imaginations to take flight
After Sonja White's students told her their one wish was to fly on a plane, she went full throttle on the pretend.
California district offers substitutes $500 per day as teachers strike
The Fresno, California, school district is offering substitute teachers more than double their normal rate to fill vacancies as teachers authorize a strike.
Conservative group targets Miami-Dade teachers' union
For the past several months, public school teachers across South Florida have been receiving mail pieces attacking their union and urging them to stop paying their union dues.
North Side High School's mariachi program honors its Hispanic roots through music
What sometimes starts out as chaos, occasionally has a way of developing into perfect harmony.
Teacher accused of raping child texted victim after arrest, police say
Alissa McCommon, 38, was previously arrested after numerous allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate contact with children under 18.
Teachers push for paid parental leave
The majority of states and school districts don't guarantee teachers paid time off after having a baby, leaving many hoping for summer births, stockpiling sick days or going unpaid. As CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports, some teachers and advocates want to see the policies changed.
25 years ago David Begnaud met a teacher who changed his life. Here's his story.
When David Begnaud first met Josette Cook Surratt in 1998, she was teaching English and he was a gay high school freshman living with Tourette syndrome.
Grammy-winning poet J. Ivy praises the teacher who recognized his potential
Poet J. Ivy was a teenager struggling with his parents divorce when he met Paula Argue, the high school teacher who opened a whole new world to him.
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China executes kindergarten teacher convicted of poisoning students
Wang Yun, who previously poisoned her husband with the same substance, was found guilty of killing one child and sickening 25.
Uvalde school shooting 1 year later
It has been one year since a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, left 19 students and two teachers dead. Lilia Luciano spoke to some of the family members who lost loved ones.
Oakland teachers reach deal to end strike
Teachers in Oakland, California, have reached a tentative contract agreement with the school district after striking for seven days. KPIX reporter Jocelyn Moran spoke with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano about the significance of the deal and the stipulations included.
Guaranteed income program helps single mother make ends meet
There are now about 130 guaranteed income pilot programs in the U.S., offering monthly stipends of anywhere from $50 to $1,500, according to data from the Economic Security Project.
Public schools move to ban student cellphones
A post-pandemic surge in students using their phones in class has led to public schools in several states instuting an all-out ban on devices in school. Teacher and writer Erica Berry joined CBS News to explain why a total ban could be an overcorrection.
"Heaven forbid": Mike Johnson says he intends to stay on as GOP leader
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Saudi airport stays shut as Houthi attacks kill 20 people in a week
Some Israeli settlers use sheep to push Palestinians from West Bank homes
Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads
One killed after Riyadh airport hit again, day after deadly strike killed 13
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yet
Nobel Prize in economics goes to 2 Americans
