When reform-minded North Carolina legislators eliminated raises for advanced education degrees — along with tenure — their idea was to have performance pay replace it. Educators say that hasn’t happened.

Indiana’s right-to-work law was struck down by a judge who found the law violates a section of the state constitution that bars delivery of services “without just compensation.”

Home care workers who care for the elderly and the disabled will now be protected by minimum wage and overtime laws.

The process for determining whether or not you will get tenure is rigorous, and tenure is not automatic at the end of the probationary period. You must: 1) complete all your state certification and city licensing requirements; 2)file an application...

Revving up with a run. I woke up at a quarter to five. I like to do a morning run to get my day going so I’m active and prepared for the first day. The whole time I was focused on what I should expect.

First-day jitters. I started my day at 4:30 a.m. I really couldn’t sleep; I was restless and stressed, thinking about wanting to make sure my classroom was just right for my students. I’m a sixth-year teacher and tenured, and I still feel like that...

Pastries for everyone. I got up at 5 a.m. and got ready for work. I made Greek desserts to welcome our new staff. I think it’s important to not only have a warm welcome for students, but teachers as well. And sugary delights during the day give us a...

The Success Academy network’s chief, Eva Moskowitz, expanded into the Washington Irving HS building near Union Square over the vocal and organized protests of UFT members at the building’s six co-located district schools.