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The article discusses the U.S. school reform model Literacy Collaborative, started by educators Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell. The program is said to improve teacher-student interaction, to emphasize in-class assessment of student reading progress, and to use a school literacy coach. This is said to aid teacher professional development (PD) to help teachers to coach their students, though it is also noted that the model is expensive for schools.

An interview with high school English teacher Kelly Gallagher is presented. Gallagher believes that schools are emphasizing academic reading over reading for pleasure, with the possible consequence of making students hate reading. He advocates surrounding students with high-interest books to improve their reading fluency. Gallagher argues that the desire to improve standardized test scores is forcing schools to prioritize breadth of coverage over in-depth learning.

The article discusses a survey conducted by the Education Week Research Center for the 2016 edition of Technology Counts which found that teachers face systemic challenges in adapting their instruction to new technologies in transformative ways. Other findings include the complexity of creating meaningful technological change in U.S. classrooms, the attitude of teachers toward trying new technologies, and barriers to more regular use of classroom technology.

The article focuses on the stability of the teaching force and the ability of school systems to provide adequate support to new teachers in the U.S. Topics covered include the reasons behind the high proportion of novice teachers in classrooms, the problems posed by the prevalence of inexperienced teachers and the release of research showing the effectiveness of mentoring and other support programs in boosting new teachers' capabilities.

The article discusses the teacher leadership initiative Teacher Leadership Innovation (TLI) by the District of Columbia's school district. Topics include the involvement of teacher leadership in training and professional development (PD) through the program, the opinions of teachers and principals on the program, and the funding of the program through a U.S. federal Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) grant.

The article discusses how the Common Core State Standards for mathematics instruction in the U.S. impacts students who are English language learners (ELL). Topics discussed include the limited training and development opportunities many mathematics teachers have received in teaching language skills, the ways in which language plays a role in mathematical reasoning, and the use of scaffolding to assist ELLs in mathematics learning.

The article discusses the planned construction of a Teachers Village building complex in downtown Newark, New Jersey, which will include charter schools, apartments for teachers, and retail space, and mentions the cost of the project and the proposed rents for the apartments.

The article discusses teacher-leadership programs in the U.S. that allow teachers to advance their careers while remaining in the classroom to teach. The author looks at teacher Donald Chouinard of Maine's Fort Kent Community High School and his pursuit of a master's degree in teacher leadership. Topics include comments by Lynne Miller, co-author of the book "Teacher Leadership," and comments about the value of teacher leadership and development by education professor Bernard Badiali.

The article presents survey findings from the nonprofit group ASQ which reveals that 90 percent of parents would encourage their children to pursue a career in a STEM field, but not as a low-paying K-12 teacher.

The article reports on the experimental four-day week work schedule for teachers at the P-8 Goldie Maple Academy in New York.

The article offers information regarding the challenges faced by schools in Nevada related to shortage of teachers in the state. It mentions several initiatives implemented in the state to fight the shortage being experienced in the state including the launched of a large-scale national marketing campaign, the establishment of a hiring incentive for teachers through funding from the state, and collaboration among school leaders to enroll long-term substitute teachers.

A blog concerning the teacher strike in Peters Township High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2015 which has become particularly ugly with reports of protesters dropping dead animals along the teachers' picket line is presented.

The article focuses on a $70,000 donation made by Seattle resident Brian Jones to the school district of Seattle, Washington in the hopes of saving an elementary teaching position from budget cuts.

The article presents a reprint from a post on the journal's online "Teaching Now" blog from the week of September 9, 2015, discussing the July 2015 publication of the erotic novel "The Teacher's Strike," by Gabby Matthews, set during the 2012 Chicago, Illinois teachers' strike.

The article reports that the government of Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has suspended its teacher evaluation plan following protests, a strike, and a call for an election boycott by the National Coordination of Educational Workers (CNTE), a group within the national teacher's union.

The article provides information also available on the periodical's blog regarding a process for laying off a first-year teacher in Kanawha County, West Virginia that required first-year teachers to draw lots.

The article presents an obituary for David Ruenzel, a teacher and education writer who was a contributor to "Teacher Magazine" and "Education Week."

The article examines a project in the Oregon City, Oregon school district that created an internal accountability mechanism to collect data on students' writing skills and use that information to design formative assessment models and a consistent approach to grading.

The article reports that teachers at the Saucedo Scholastic Academy in Chicago, Illinois refuse to administer the Illinois Standards of Achievement Tests (ISAT) in 2014 because the scores will not be used for teacher evaluation, student promotion, or school admissions.

The article reports on the findings of the 2014 study conducted by Emory University and published in the "Brain Connectivity" journal, which asserts that reading novels shows positive effects on student's brains.

The article presents information on the reactions from teachers regarding a design model based on college and university classrooms for high schools in the Portland, Oregon school district which would allow for an open-collaborative classroom in which teachers share classrooms and have offices.

The article discusses a 2013 survey of mathematics, English, and science teachers conducted by the charity the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation regarding their preparation for and attitudes toward the implementation of the U.S. Common Core State Standards for education.

The article discusses California Governor Jerry Brown's 2013 signature of a law that requires Internet firms to remove material posted by a minor if the minor requests it, with comments on teenage internet behavior by James Steyer of Common Sense Media nonprofit organization.

The article discusses "Linkage Between 21st Century Skill Development and Quality in the Workplace," a study by polling firm Gallup Inc. commissioned by Microsoft Partners in Learning and the Pearson Foundation which found that students' exposure to 21st century skills correlates to quality of work later in life.

The article presents information on controversy over a proposal by school districts in Cardington, Ohio to extend the school year by a week, creating a schedule conflict with the county's fair.

The article discusses the impact of teacher-principal relations on first-year teacher attrition and attitudes, according to the study entitled "Administrative Climate and Novices' Attempt to Remain Teaching," published in a 2012 issue of the "Elementary School Journal."

The article announces that the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is attempting to increase its prominence in the field of teaching. The author explains that the organization has received a grant from the nonprofit Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, discusses how they plan to collaborate with board-certified teachers, and notes that they have launched an initiative to license their teaching-practice videos.

The article discusses an opinion piece by developmental psychologist Howard Gardner from the "Washington Post" newspaper and an article by Paul Tough from the magazine "Time" about the effects of ambition and parental expectations on students' moral and personality development.

The article discusses a blog announcing that three educators from Maryland shared a winning ticket in the 2012 $656 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot in the U.S. and intend to continue teaching.

The article discusses the report "Primary Sources: 2012: America's Teachers on the Teaching Procession," published by Scholastic and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, showing that the majority of U.S. educators do not find standardized testing to be important or an accurate reflection of student knowledge. It also reported that teachers do not feel prepared to teach state academic standards and some do not think their students are prepared for college.

The article reports on a study by Harvard University and Columbia University economists that used value-added measurement to show a statistically-significant impact on students who had a high quality teacher for as short a time as one year.

The article reports on a paper by management professor Carrie R. Leana in the periodical "Stanford Social Innovation Review" that finds that teacher collaboration correlates positively with student achievement gains.

An introduction is presented in which the managing editor discusses topics of articles from the issue including language arts teaching by urban educators, methodologies for teaching reading, and a digital-texts project that assists students with disabilities.

The article discusses "Study: Value-Added Has Real Value for Students," a longitudinal statistical analysis conducted by economists regarding the impact of teacher quality on the standardized test scores and career success of students they have taught.

A blog post is presented on attempts by the South Korean government to enforce a curfew imposed on after-hours tutoring, including such topics as high-stakes school-admission exams and education reform.

A letter is presented from a reader who comments on educational reform, and suggests that having teachers collaborate with one another, including peer review, is a better way to achieve educational success than teachers being individually accountable.

The article reports on a multimedia program launched by a New York City public television station to generate student interest in math education. The program, called "Get the Math," emphasizes the applicability of algebra in real world situations meant to appeal to students, including music recording, fashion design, and video game development. The program may also be useful to improve critical thinking skills such as reasoning and sense-making.

The article reports on survey results on teachers' use of video, including evidence that classroom video use has risen since 2007 and that teachers believe that video improves student motivation.

The article reports on the use of classroom robots to teach students in South Korean schools, possible cost savings attributed to them, and improvements in future robot models.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses innovation and authenticity in the teaching of math, reading, and writing.

The article announces the four teachers who have been nominated as the U.S. Council of Chief State School Officers' 2011 National Teacher of the Year which includes fourth-grade teacher Cheryl Conley, journalism teacher Annice M. Brave, and science teacher Paul Andersen.

A blog from journal reader Anthony Rebora on the rebranding of the "Behavior Developing Institute" is presented.

The article discusses a finding by the MetLife Survey of the American Teacher that most teachers think it is important to hold high expectations for their students, yet less than half believe all their students have the ability to be successful academically.

A blog about the National Staff Development Council's proposed rewrite of a definition of professional development is presented.

The article explores school improvement efforts and teacher satisfaction at U.S. schools. Research cited in the article suggests teacher satisfaction rates have increased. Other topics include the availability of materials and supplies in schools, demographic shifts, and technology in the classroom.