Teachers

Local unions representing public school teachers and staff have been among the loudest advocates for their school districts, encouraging communities to put consistent pressure on lawmakers to direct more funds toward public education.

Kentucky has a shortage of teachers. The state's Department of Education says 13% of vacant staff positions went unfilled last school year.

An employee says the district isn't making cuts everywhere, and there are plenty of schools in need of additional staff.

A report by the Ohio Department of Education released in April shows that across the state, existing teachers are leaving the education field, and the number of newly credentialed teachers is steadily declining.

Almost 73% of teachers in Cincinnati Public Schools are White. Meanwhile, over 60% of the students are Black and 7% identify as multi-racial.

As summer winds down and preparations for a new school year begin, some educators across the country are debating the best way to teach students how to read.

Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear has filed a lawsuit to block subpoenas issued by Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration as part of an investigation...

On the last day that Kentucky lawmakers could file bills, a freshman Republican filed a bill to move future Kentucky teachers into a new pension system....

After Kentucky lawmakers made changes to pension benefits for state workers earlier this year, some candidates are hoping to ride a wave of anger from...

An education board in Kentucky has voted to eliminate a requirement that public school teachers earn a Master’s degree to continue in the profession....