Stories about the being a teacher in America today--the opportunities for impact, challenges, and day-to-day realities of educators' lives and careers
Actionable Insights, Straight From Students
Cultivate, used by Teach For America corps members, helps teachers support students' social-emotional learning and academic growth.
Katie Buckley
Senior Research Scientist
Mentorship Helps Educators Find Their Path and Purpose
Educator mentorship can provide career development opportunities as well as emotional benefits like friendship and connection for teachers and school leaders.
Jessica Fregni
Writer-Editor, One Day
This Teacher Believes That Leadership Begins in the Classroom
Teach For America alum Melissa Rowland finds education to be a rewarding experience because she loves to see her students grow. After 10 years in the classroom, she hopes to serve as a school administrator in the near future.
Faviola Leyva
Video Producer
To Promote Student Achievement, a NYC School Will Pay Teachers $140K
With a mission to ensure teacher quality, a New York City public charter school is going to pay teachers more than double the national average salary.
Kelly Pratt
Copy Chief, One Day
How a 24-year-old Educator Became a Principal
Kenneth Gorham shares his journey toward taking on administration roles and how the education system can support young teachers as they move into leadership.
Stephanie García
Writer-Editor
South Carolina Teacher of the Year Wants His Students to ‘Change and Shift the World’
South Carolina Teacher of the Year Deion Jamison discusses his student-centered approach to teaching high school students and why teacher retention matters.
Maryland Teacher of the Year on the 'Unstoppable Power' of Her Pre-K Students
Maryland Teacher of the Year Berol Dewdney discusses her approach to teaching and the importance of brain science and human connection in early childhood education.