Florida ranks 50th in the nation for average teacher salaries, according to a new report. See how much local teachers make.

The average U.S. public school teacher earns roughly $74,500 a year for about 180 instructional days of work, according to NEA data. A $1.25 million dividend portfolio, properly constructed, can generate roughly the same paycheck while the investor does nothing.

A teacher in Nottingham, England, was banned from the profession after she admitted to drinking gin from a water bottle in front of her students.

During Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8), the American Teachers Alliance (ATA) is honoring educators nationwide with a limited-time membership drive that combines meaningful professional protection with exclusive appreciation gifts.

Kyle Braun, a dedicated first-grade teacher at North Oakview Elementary, is celebrated as Teacher of the Week, highlighting his impact on young learners.

A St. Louis Park music teacher has been named as the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.