https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teacher-voice Teacher Voice en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-lets-hear-from-more-teachers/2026/02 A retired educator praises a teacher's opinion essay. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-lets-hear-from-more-teachers/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-tricks-of-the-principal-trade-7-ways-to-support-teachers/2025/07 Making life better for teachers doesn't have to be costly. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:45:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-tricks-of-the-principal-trade-7-ways-to-support-teachers/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/planning-for-a-great-year-the-nations-top-teacher-has-you-covered/2025/07 Little ways administrators can support teachers can make a big difference, says the 2025 Teacher of the Year. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:05:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/planning-for-a-great-year-the-nations-top-teacher-has-you-covered/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-want-to-be-seen-and-heard-how-2-principals-make-it-happen/2025/06 Teachers should have a voice. Principals should be more vulnerable to critiques. That’s the key to a healthy dynamic. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:05:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-want-to-be-seen-and-heard-how-2-principals-make-it-happen/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2025/leadership/team-teaching-reduces-turnover-compared-to-going-solo-new-research-finds/ Teachers who work together to set the educational tone and practice for their students are twice as likely to stay at their schools. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2025/leadership/team-teaching-reduces-turnover-compared-to-going-solo-new-research-finds/ https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-want-to-retain-teachers-try-these-strategies/2025/02 Better money is a solid first step. But teachers need to be treated as professionals if they are to stay. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-want-to-retain-teachers-try-these-strategies/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/5-ways-teachers-want-administrators-to-support-them/2024/08 "Teachers need to know that administrators have their back," one respondent wrote in an EdWeek Research Center survey. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 23:36:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/5-ways-teachers-want-administrators-to-support-them/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/yes-teachers-want-better-pay-but-thats-not-all-they-say-they-need/2023/07 Educators shared what they need to see in addition to pay raises to improve morale and make the teaching profession more appealing. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:18:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/yes-teachers-want-better-pay-but-thats-not-all-they-say-they-need/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/social-studies-groups-are-training-teachers-to-navigate-divisive-concepts-laws/2023/06 They're teaching how to defend the discipline against charges of indoctrination and maintain quality despite curricular restrictions. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:09:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/social-studies-groups-are-training-teachers-to-navigate-divisive-concepts-laws/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-are-not-meant-to-be-martyrs/2023/01 When teachers speak out, they are not waving at you. They are drowning in front of you. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:58:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-are-not-meant-to-be-martyrs/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/long-hours-second-jobs-new-federal-data-give-a-snapshot-of-the-teaching-profession/2022/12 The profession grew less diverse, and teachers are still working significantly more than a 40-hour workweek, the latest data show. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:01:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/long-hours-second-jobs-new-federal-data-give-a-snapshot-of-the-teaching-profession/2022/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-you-should-survey-your-school-staff/2022/11 And what you should do after the results are in. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:54:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-you-should-survey-your-school-staff/2022/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/award-winning-teachers-are-pushing-back-against-attacks-on-honest-education/2022/10 They plan to host conversations, educate school boards, and write op-eds about why affirming, culturally responsive classrooms matter. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:40:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/award-winning-teachers-are-pushing-back-against-attacks-on-honest-education/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-some-politicians-count-on-teachers-staying-silent-we-cant-afford-to/2022/10 Censorship laws send teachers the message, “We don’t trust you.” We need to speak up in defense of our profession. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 21:14:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-some-politicians-count-on-teachers-staying-silent-we-cant-afford-to/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-are-ready-for-systemic-change-are-schools/2022/09 The pandemic underscored the need for school change. Leaders must be ready to take on that work. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 20:05:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-are-ready-for-systemic-change-are-schools/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-teachers-hoped-the-pandemic-would-bring-change-for-all-students-did-we-miss-the-chance/2022/09 Many teachers hoped the pandemic would be a chance to reset education, but they now wonder if the opportunity has been squandered. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:23:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-teachers-hoped-the-pandemic-would-bring-change-for-all-students-did-we-miss-the-chance/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-listen-up-give-teachers-a-voice-in-what-happens-in-their-schools/2022/08 With the help of teacher leaders, schools have a better chance of thriving. Here are 15 ways educators can speak up. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:00:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-listen-up-give-teachers-a-voice-in-what-happens-in-their-schools/2022/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/use-your-teacher-voice-jill-biden-urges-in-a-push-for-political-activism/2022/07 Voting in the midterms is a critical step educators can take to bolster democracy, the first lady and other labor leaders told teachers. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:25:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/use-your-teacher-voice-jill-biden-urges-in-a-push-for-political-activism/2022/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-first-5-years-in-the-classroom-are-tough-this-teacher-has-ideas-to-lessen-the-burden/2022/06 A middle school teacher talks about why educators need to share stories about their jobs—and find schools that reflect their values. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 20:31:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-first-5-years-in-the-classroom-are-tough-this-teacher-has-ideas-to-lessen-the-burden/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-steps-to-building-your-own-school-staffing-pipeline/2022/05 Here's some creative ways to get around the staff shortage that's plagued many schools. Tue, 17 May 2022 22:35:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/4-steps-to-building-your-own-school-staffing-pipeline/2022/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-should-make-students-wishes-come-true-heres-how/2022/04 We know what care for trauma looks like in health settings. What about in schools? Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:30:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-should-make-students-wishes-come-true-heres-how/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-2-years-on-what-have-we-learned-about-teaching-in-a-pandemic/2022/02 Instruction, technology, leadership, resilience, and more have all faced a reality check for educators in the last two years. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:53:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-2-years-on-what-have-we-learned-about-teaching-in-a-pandemic/2022/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-this-year-almost-drove-me-out-of-teaching-the-right-leader-made-me-stay/2021/11 After seven years teaching and one class away from becoming an education specialist, I have seen the highs and lows of education leadership. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 20:30:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-this-year-almost-drove-me-out-of-teaching-the-right-leader-made-me-stay/2021/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-rally-against-laws-aimed-at-limiting-classroom-discussion-of-racism/2021/08 Some teachers are speaking out against new legislation. But others are holding back, for fear of repercussions. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:54:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-rally-against-laws-aimed-at-limiting-classroom-discussion-of-racism/2021/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-after-propping-up-schools-in-the-pandemic-teachers-now-feel-ignored/2021/08 More than ever, schools are missing out if they don't heed teachers' voices, writes researcher Lora Bartlett. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:26:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-after-propping-up-schools-in-the-pandemic-teachers-now-feel-ignored/2021/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-will-the-pandemic-drive-teachers-out-of-the-profession-what-one-study-says/2021/08 The way decisions were made this past year underscored teachers' lowly place in the school hierarchy, writes researcher Lora Bartlett. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 21:16:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-will-the-pandemic-drive-teachers-out-of-the-profession-what-one-study-says/2021/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-q-a-collections-education-policy-issues/2021/07 Posts on the key education policy issues from the past 10 years. Sat, 31 Jul 2021 22:29:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-q-a-collections-education-policy-issues/2021/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-share-what-they-want-central-offices-public-officials-to-hear/2020/11 Those making policy decisions often don't ask educators what they need. Teachers suggest ways they can be helpful to people in the trenches. Sun, 29 Nov 2020 22:29:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-share-what-they-want-central-offices-public-officials-to-hear/2020/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-reciprocal-teaching-can-transform-your-remote-faculty-meeting/2020/06 For remote teaching and learning, a combination of the flipped model and reciprocal learning may elevate the voices of participants. Sun, 07 Jun 2020 11:30:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-reciprocal-teaching-can-transform-your-remote-faculty-meeting/2020/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-after-1-155-hours-together-a-teachers-end-of-year-letter-to-her-students/2018/06 As the school year comes to a close, Krystal Centinello tells her tattletales, class clowns, and daydreamers what they’ve taught her. Wed, 13 Jun 2018 20:35:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-after-1-155-hours-together-a-teachers-end-of-year-letter-to-her-students/2018/06