School Staff Issues

Each year, schools pay millions of dollars for teachers to come to work while they sit in a special room to surf the internet, play cards or watch television. Learn why.

Jul 1, 2009 - Barbara Pytel

Zeke M. Vanderhoek got approval for a charter school in New York City that will pay teachers $125,000, a higher salary than the principal at $90,000. He's the principal.

Mar 15, 2008 - Barbara Pytel

Would you change students grades if ordered by administration to do so? This teacher refused and lost her job.

Apr 2, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

Hawaii teachers may be facing close scrutiny if proposed legislation passes. Public school teachers may face mandatory testing for drug use because of recent problems.

Feb 17, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

What would you think if you saw your child's teacher on MySpace saying and doing questionable things? It is not happening in school. Should this matter?

Feb 11, 2007 - Barbara Pytel

Japan is beginning to acknowledge a serious harassment problem after a public outcry regarding a recent series of suicides.

Dec 13, 2006 - Barbara Pytel

Baby boomers are one-third of today's teachers. When they retire, who will teach the children? There is growing concern that we will have a serious teaching shortage.

May 7, 2006 - Barbara Pytel