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Rhode Island Teacher Says 'I Quit' in Viral Video

Eric Meier — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:45:28 +0000

Claiming the education system is more about teaching children how to take tests rather than how to become life-long learners, a Providence, Rhode Island, teach has quit his job. Stephen Round was denied the opportunity to speak about his resignation at a recent school board meeting, so took to YouTube to share his thoughts on [...]

Teacher's Aide Fired for Refusing to Let Employers Access Her Facebook Account

Shauna Wright — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:01:06 +0000

A few schools have made the news lately for over-policing students’ social media accounts.

Now it seems to be happening to employees, too, because a Michigan teacher’s aide claims she was fired for refusing to give her bosses access to her Facebook page.

France In Need Of Male Teachers

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:13:46 +0000

They may have French Fries, and the Eiffel Tower in France, but the one thing they don’t have is male teachers. Apparently there’s a huge shortage of male teachers and officials are worried that boy students will end up suffering. How I wonder? According to The Time, the idea is that boys don’t have enough [...]