The term teacher-powered is loosely defined; schools under its wide umbrella take different approaches. In some cases, schools employ leaders who focus primarily on administration, not teaching, ...

In the South Colonie Central School District, 158 teachers out of 356 missed more than 10 days of school in 2013-14 for a chronic absence rate of 44.4 percent.

Before the pandemic, teachers had overall attendance rates of 95%, with the average teacher absent less than 10 days per school year, according to a survey of the country’s 30 biggest districts.

The Boston Teachers Union Pilot School, where Snyder has worked since 2012, is a “teacher-powered” school. The term refers to schools that are collaboratively designed and run by teams of ...

On Wednesday and Friday she was again absent because she reportedly had to attend meetings. ... This cannot happen when classes are constantly suspended because the teacher is absent. * * * ...

Teacher departures and shortages are a persistent problem in schools. Nationwide, approximately 16% of teachers leave each year — 8% move to other schools and the other 8% quit the profession ...

The board’s opinion was sent to Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, who will oversee an official appeals process ...

On Wednesday and Friday she was again absent because she reportedly had to attend meetings. ... This cannot happen when classes are constantly suspended because the teacher is absent. * * * ...