U.S. Teacher Takeover | Series

Ronny Johns, principal of Ada Junior High school, is among a surge of fired-up educators who have stepped into the political ring. Photograph: Brett Deering for the Guardian

Oklahoma Reflects Teacher Revolt That Could Reshape U.S. Politics

By Chris McGreal, Guardian USA | September 20, 2018

The teacher walkout and wave of educators filing to run for political office in Oklahoma this year reflects a national trend. A series by The Guardian, being republished in part by Oklahoma Watch, examines the reasons behind the surge in teacher activism.

Teacher Shortages Worsening in Majority of U.S. States

By Sarah Betancourt/The Guardian | September 20, 2018

A Guardian survey shows schools are turning to more underqualified graduates to put more teachers in the classroom.

How I Survive: American Teachers and Their Second Jobs – A Photo Essay

By Peter Rad and Erun Salam/Guardian US | September 20, 2018

One in five American teachers now works a second job on top of full-time teaching. A series of photos, including from Oklahoma, captures what happens when they leave the classroom.