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Grineski: The importance of paraprofessionals in today's classrooms

Nearly one million paraprofessionals (paras) work in the nation’s public schools, according to Education Week. These essential employees “are known as the backbone of the classroom for their efforts ...
The News Journal

These roles are growing like never before in Delaware schools. And they aren’t the teachers

Clarification: This story originally mentioned the starting salary for a para at the state portion alone, and it has since been updated to clarify paras also have additional salary paid by their ...
The Harvard Crimson

Parents, Staff Ask CPS To Budget for More Paraprofessional Staffing, But Superintendent Is Skeptical

Cambridge Public Schools parents and staff advocated for increased paraprofessional staffing — with no success — at a Tuesday School Committee meeting on the district’s fiscal year 2026 budget.
The Enterprise

What paraprofessionals do in Brockton schools, and how they're different from teachers

Paraprofessionals in Brockton Public Schools have been working without a contract and are advocating for a livable wage. The role of a paraprofessional includes specialized support in areas like ...
Grand Forks Herald

Number of paraprofessionals in Grand Forks schools has increased 30% – but positions are still unfilled

GRAND FORKS – The number of paraprofessionals in the Grand Forks School District has increased 30% over the last nine years, but troubles with filling those roles sometimes still exist. At present, ...
WGAL

Central Dauphin School District reassigning paraprofessionals

YEAH, JERRY, THE DISTRICT HAS RECENTLY ANNOUNCED CHANGES TO THE ROLE FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS, WHICH MEANS A SHIFT IN CLASSROOM DYNAMICS WILL SOON BE COMING HERE AT CENTRAL DAUPHIN WHEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND ...
WPXI

Major Butler County school districts in critical need of paraprofessionals

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. — Two major school districts in Butler County desperately need dozens of paraprofessionals, even just weeks into the school year. 11 News spoke with school leaders about why it’s so ...
Rutland Herald

Role of Vermont’s paraprofessionals is under scrutiny

MONTPELIER — A new study looks at the use of paraprofessionals in the state’s public schools, and could give guidance to officials this summer as they review Vermont’s special education funding ...
The Enterprise

How Brockton paraprofessionals pay compares to nearby districts

Brockton paraprofessionals are negotiating for a new contract with the school district, seeking what they call a "livable wage." An analysis shows Brockton's starting pay for paraprofessionals is on ...
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Former paraprofessional adapts to her role as a Philly pre-K teacher

This story is featured in Chalkbeat’s 2024 Philadelphia Early Childhood Education Guide on efforts to improve outcomes for the city’s youngest learners. Throughout the 2024-25 school year, Chalkbeat ...
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What paraprofessionals do in Brockton schools, and how they're different from teachers

Stacy MacDonald wants people to know one thing about paraprofessionals at Brockton Public Schools. "A paraprofessional just isn't a teacher's aide... We're not just making copies anymore, like back ...