April 24, 2024

Teaching: A World View

Teaching in Florida vs. around the world

See how Florida's teachers' work lives compare with those in other countries. Read more »
Published on 5/28/2019

Perspectives: What Florida teachers have learned teaching abroad

Many Florida teachers have participated in private and government programs that fund trips for teachers to countries... Read more »
Published on 5/28/2019

Higher Ed graduation rates in Florida: Students as customers

The state's universities treat students more like customers to get them coming back and to have them finish in four. Read more »
Published on 5/28/2019

One last chance: Teaching in Florida

Teaching is a dream come true for Alexa Abbate, but classroom challenges are testing her. Read more »
Published on 5/28/2019

An earlier start: Teaching in Israel

Israel made school mandatory for 3 and 4 year olds in 2012. Read more »
Published on 5/28/2019

Late to game: Teaching in India

India only recently made education a fundamental right. Read more »
Published on 5/28/2019

Overworked: Teaching in Japan

The burden of Japan's high performance rests on its teachers. Read more »
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Challenging but rewarding: Teaching in Ireland

While desirable, teaching in Ireland has gotten tougher, with salaries still at pre-2008 levels. Read more »
Published on 5/28/2019

Popular Profession: Teaching in Canada

Canadian schools are picky about who gets to teach. Read more »
Published on 5/28/2019

Five Stories: Teaching in Brazil

The country's teacher corps is young and must work with big classes and widely varying work conditions. Read more »
Published on 5/28/2019

Finnish Line: Teaching in Finland

Finland is known for having the best teachers; although it doesn't pay them at premium levels... Read more »
Published on 5/28/2019

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Florida shoe cobbler mends more than soles
Florida shoe cobbler mends more than soles

Jim McFarland, a fourth-generation shoe cobbler in Lakeland, Florida, never anticipated his trade mending shoes would lead to millions of views on social media. People are captivated by his careful craftsmanship: removing, then stitching and gluing soles on leather footwear.

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