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Teachers Paid too Much or Valued too Little?

In a commentary published January 11, 2012 in Education Week, it is a mistaken viewpoint that public school teachers are underpaid. Additionally, Jason Richwine and Andrew Biggs go on to state that their “report is a sober, data-driven contribution to … Continue reading

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Free Teachers Pass to Colonial Williamsburg

Visit Colonial Williamsburg for free (and reduced prices for family and friends) by just being a teacher! There are several dates to choose from and visit the Capitol, the Governor’s Palace and the art museums. You will get to see … Continue reading

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Teacher Appreciation Day … or Not

Teachers are being laid off, furlough days added to the calendar in order to cut back on pay roll, programs are cut, class sizes increasing and the worst is yet to come. Arne Duncan, US Secretary of Education, tells teachers … Continue reading

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Teacher Appreciation Week 2010

It is coming up on teacher appreciation week again this year. Learning A-Z.com is bringing back their teacher appreciation free week as well! Check it out: To thank the world’s teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week from May 3-7, we’re opening … Continue reading

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What Teachers Make

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