“teachers” Charts
Teachers Were Never The Problem »
Social science research over the last few decades has shown that two thirds of student achievement is a product of…
The Shocking Truth About Corporal Punishment »
I thought corporal punishment was a relic of the past — until I found this map showing U.S. states that…
High School Dropout Rate: Males vs. Females »
The high school dropout rate among Americans ages 16 to 24 has been decreasing since 1967. However, the sex with…
Teachers Are Becoming Better Educated »
Public school teachers are becoming increasingly likely to pursue higher education. In 1961, only 23.1% of public school teachers held…
U.S. Teachers' Opinion of Common Core State Standards ('14) »
It appears that teachers are very split over Common Core standards. What does this mean for the future of the…
Teachers Are Not the Problem In The Education System »
The US education system's problems are not universal. The crisis is isolated primarily in the parts of the system that…
Most Americans Agree: We Don't Pay Our Teachers Enough »
They are given the daunting task of molding the minds of America's future, yet a majority of the public believe…
Which Industries Get Most Public Support for Unionization? »
Despite the relatively disadvantaged position of labor in the United States, very strong majorities of Americans support the unionization of…
#Teachers: 3 Month Vacation? Deserved After This Work-Day »
The average salary for a school teacher is $49,000. Think that's too much for only 9 months of work and…
How Do Teachers Feel About Common Core? »
A recent Gallup poll asked public school teachers to express their emotions regarding the Common Core Curriculum, and the results…
Four Guys Made More Than 157,800 Kindergarten Teachers »
In 2013, four hedge fund managers made more than 157,800 kindergarten teachers put together, earning a total of $10.4 billion.…
Child Care Ratios and Group Size Not Being Met »
States regulate adult-child ratios and group size in child care through licensing requirements. Smaller group sizes and fewer children per…
Teacher response to expected bonuses »
Imagine how motivated a teacher would be to put in extra effort if the likelihood of qualifying for the bonus…
North Carolina teacher incentive bonus receipt by school »
North Carolina has operated one of the country's largest pay-for-performance teacher-bonus programs since the late 1990s. This chart shows the…
Study Proves Effectiveness of Teach For America Teachers »
According to a new randomized study conducted by Mathematica Policy Research, Teach for America teachers were found to be more…
Boys More Likely Than Girls to Have Speech Problems »
Among American children and teens, males are more likely than females to stutter, stammer, or have other speech problems. From…
Teachers Likely to Have Voice Problems »
Among those surveyed, teachers were significantly more likely than non-teachers to report having a voice problem during their lifetimes. This…