Today's teacher's strikes in places like Oklahoma and West Virginia are the result of labor battles back in 2010, and the declining presence of unions across the economy generally.

Margaret Haley argued for unionization, insisting that “there is no possible conflict between the interest of the child and the interest of the teacher.”

What's behind a drop in secondary school teachers' credentials? The profession has widened, but neither the its prestige, nor its pay has kept up.

What parents watch teachers the most? Economic class has a lot to do with report cards.

Teachers' unions have been an important force in America since the 1950s.

When schools welcome the use of cell phones and other technologies in the classroom.

A historical survey of early 20th century teaching finds students being taught their place in the socioeconomic system.

Perception of black students by their white teachers may be racially biased.

Teachers can take a step toward helping white kids overcome racial prejudice simply by addressing historical examples of racism.

The relationship between GPA and the performance of good and bad teachers seems modest at best.