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Should Teachers Be Allowed to Strike? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:06:08 +0000

Chicago is in the midst of teacher strike that is affecting roughly 350,000 students. There is some debate over whether the strike is permitted under Illinois law since the unions’ list of grievances extends beyond pay and benefits — which are the only issues they have the legal right to strike over. But, regardless of that technicality, there is [...]

10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Teacher — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:19:34 +0000

It’s time to go back to school. It’s time to hit the books. Nothing is going to stop you from being head of the class. Saying the wrong thing it might ruin your chances of classroom stardom, however. Here are 10 things you should never say to your teacher: 1. I love you. 2. Those who do, [...]

Things Parents Shouldn't Say to Their Kids' Teachers

Brian Russel — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:34:18 +0000

Everyone thinks their kids are the best. Some think their kids are perfect and can do no wrong. That can lead to some discussions with teachers. Teachers have a job to do and what do they stand to gain by lying about your child? There are a few things that are probably not a good idea to say to teachers.

Western New York School District Pay Rates: Find Yours!

Cheryl Hagen — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:46:25 +0000

Sweet Home tops the list of Western New York school districts when it comes to teacher pay. Business First notes salaries to teachers in the Sweet Home School District are generally higher than in other area school district. Business First analyzed salary levels at five points over a teachers career and found Sweet Home tops [...]

School Leaves Unique Phone Message For Moms And Dads [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:52:32 +0000

The story goes this phone message was left on the machine at a school in Australia. School officials were apparently fed up with parents who wanted their kids to get a free ride, so they took matters into their own hands. We have no way to verify whether this was an actual answering machine message, but it's definitely something I'm sure many teachers would love to say to some parents at one time or another. Get ready to laugh!

Uproar In Buffalo Schools Over New Hire

chuck.stevens — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:22:29 +0000

Fasten your seat belts because here we go again! A school district that is constantly under fire for poor student performance, a poor graduation rate, and high absenteeism is about to commit another major public relations error! The soap opera that is the Buffalo Public School System is about to layoff 250 employees, while Superintendent [...]

Do You Remember A Favorite Teacher?

Cheryl Hagen — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:37:15 +0000

The movie “Bad Teacher” (opening today in theatres) got us talking here at the station about teachers. We began recalling funny moments, teachers who we feared, and teachers we loved. My favorite teacher was one I had twice, and no I didn’t get held back. I had the same teacher for both first and third [...]