WHEREAS, classroom paraprofessionals have been part and parcel of Title I, the federal government's largest program serving disadvantaged youngsters, for more than 30 years; and WHEREAS, Title I has ...

Paraprofessionals – also called teacher assistants, paraeducators and teacher aides – work with students individually or in small groups to augment learning and enforce classroom rules and to assist ...

As back-to-school commences this fall, in addition to the students and teachers returning to school buildings, somewhere between 160,000 and 250,000–or more–folks will be joining those students and ...

Paraprofessionals are workers who are not qualified or licensed to serve in particular professions but who handle tasks in support of qualified professionals in those fields. Paraprofessionals often ...

Paraprofessionals in Brockton Public Schools have been working without a contract and are advocating for a livable wage. The role of a paraprofessional includes specialized support in areas like ...

WHEREAS, the improvement of standards for the delivery of educational services has resulted in a recognition of a need for programs of increased accountability, qualifications, and demonstrated ...

What have we been conditioned to think an effective classroom looks like? For many, it’s a vision that includes tables of students sitting quietly, working diligently as the teacher walks around or ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Nearly one in ...

But these workers—crucial in assuring that school inclusion happens for students receiving special education—often are left out of the loop when it comes to professional development. Change is ...

STUDENTS RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM. THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS ATTEMPTING TO SOLVE A STATEWIDE SHORTAGE OF PARA IN NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOOLS, PARTNERING WITH A COMPANY CALLED 3 TO 1 ...

ATLANTA — Many metro Atlanta school districts are holding job fairs this month or actively looking to fill teacher positions, feeling the strain from a statewide teacher shortage. However, a new ...