"Despite the cracks, Poland's educational system is an example to most other countries, and proof that it's not just money that makes good students," the article said.

A recent study finds that teachers in San Francisco miss more school than the average student.

Under a new law in New Mexico teachers and district employees were trained to detect and report sexual abuse and assault.

"I have had to say much the same thing before. I will keep saying it until I don’t have to say it anymore. Mike Brown’s death must serve to remind us that there is no such thing [to quote SLA teacher Pia Martin] as passive anti-racism."

Schools in California are participating in a program called Verizon Innovative Learning Schools where students and teachers are given iPads to use in the classroom and at home to enhance learning experiences.

"You simply cannot take a population of ANY group of people and expect across the board outcomes. It just doesn’t happen unless there is some form of selecting the incoming candidates. Even there you are still going to have a variety of... 08/19/2014 - 10:31am ago

Although growing in numbers, cyber schooling still has to overcome a number of challenges before fully impressing K-12 schools.

"I understand that what we see in the movies is meant to be entertaining and make money. Plus, no one would pay a cent to spend leisure time watching a high school algebra teacher grade exams. But the myths these movies perpetuate are part... 08/21/2014 - 9:08am ago

A recent survey shows that teachers spend an average of $513 out-of-pocket money on classroom supplies for back-to-school.