TAMPA, Fla. — There are no statewide requirements for teaching assistants or paraprofessionals in Florida. 10Investigates has been digging into the requirements for Bay Area schools. Most districts do ...

Diane Loupe is a former journalist turned educator. In this piece, she talks about the obstacles in the path of metro residents seeking to take the test to become a classroom paraprofessional. By ...

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 ...

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