The Uplift: Kermit the Frog

Did you know Kermit the Frog recently made the move from Hollywood to Atlanta? Find out how the famous amphibian made the leap. Plus more heartwarming news.

• Feb 21
• 20:29

Man credits art teacher for shaping his life

In his new weekly podcast, CBS News contributor David Begnaud speaks with well-known people about the person who believed in them before they were famous. This week, he took that same question to everyday Americans and found a 60-year-old man who credits his middle school art teacher for believing in him and leading to a lifelong friendship.

• Mar 2
• 05:36

Calif. Gov. cuts budget, proposes tax increase vote

To deal with the state's shortfall, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown imposed automatic cuts to the budgets for schools, in-home support for seniors and the disabled, libraries and prisons. Ben Tracy reports the governor wants Californians to vote next Nov. on whether to raise taxes on the wealthy.

• Dec 13, 2011
• 02:10

Teacher inspires healing with simple advice

An Atlanta-area teacher inspired a student to take the steps he needed to get help for his depression. Years later, the former student is sharing his story to help others. David Begnaud reports.

• Jan 26
• 06:28

19-year-old defeats former teacher in county race

A local election became a lesson in kindness when a teen challenged and then defeated his former teacher. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."

• Nov 14, 2025
• 02:36

ICE detains teacher at Chicago daycare, preschool in North Center

ICE agents detaining a female teacher inside a North Center daycare Wednesday morning, in front of children.

• Nov 5, 2025

Students throw surprise wedding for principal

When a principal wished she could invite all her students to her wedding, they made it happen -- with a surprise ceremony at school. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."

• Oct 24, 2025
• 02:55

American Federation of Teachers head on union criticism

Days after stepping down as Oklahoma's superintendent of public instruction, Ryan Walters posted a call on social media "to destroy the teachers' unions once and for all." Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.

• Oct 7, 2025
• 05:05

Teachers keep lessons of 9/11 alive for a new generation

Teachers from across the U.S. this summer took part in a program for educators at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

• Sep 10, 2025

Teachers union bringing AI into classroom

The American Federation of Teachers, a labor union representing educators, announced on Tuesday that it is partnering with OpenAI and Microsoft to train instructors on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins CBS News with the details.

• Jul 8, 2025
• 04:32

Teachers union partners with tech companies to launch AI-training academy

The new training academy in Manhattan will be geared toward training educators in an effort to harness AI technology in the classroom.

• Jul 8, 2025

New poll on teachers using AI to save time

New Gallup data reveals how teachers are utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance their work. Romy Drucker, the director of the education program at the Walton Family Foundation, joins CBS News with more.

• Jun 26, 2025
• 03:17

Texas teacher receives $100K surprise

Deb Garoui, who is featured in the new documentary "Speak," has helped students in rural West Texas find their voice through speech and debate while caring for her seriously ill son. David Begnaud surprised her with a $100,000 gift in recognition of her dedication.

• Jun 23, 2025
• 07:33

These are the faces of the affordability crisis in the U.S.

A teacher, a police officer and a senior job seeker share the stress and frustration of trying to stay afloat amid surging costs.

• Jun 12, 2025

Broward County Real Time Crime Center aims to prevent potential shootings

In Florida, officials responded to a local shooting by addressing their response time to a shooting and with a new law aimed at stopping a potential shooting before the gunman can act. Jeff Pegues reports.

• Dec 14, 2019
• 02:26

Rural town tries new ways to attract teachers

In our School Matters series, we're taking a look at the crisis in the country’s rural classrooms due to a shortage of teachers. About one in five U.S. students attend rural schools, but those communities struggle to recruit and retain teachers. Jericka Duncan traveled to a small town in Colorado to see how they're tackling the problem.

• Nov 19, 2019
• 04:51

Chicago teachers strike approaches 3rd day

Around 300,000 public school children in Chicago are expected to miss a third day of class Monday. The city's 25,000 teachers have been striking since Thursday. Teachers are demanding smaller classes and more resources like nurses and social workers.

• Oct 20, 2019
• 00:19

Search for teachers overseas

Amid a fight for more pay, schools are having a harder time filling vacancies. So some districts are turning to teachers from countries like the Philippines. Hilary Lane takes a closer look for the "CBS Evening News."

• Oct 30, 2019
• 00:57

Arizona schools finding teachers overseas

Across the country, a lack of funding is blamed on teaching vacancies. But some schools are finding educators by looking overseas. Hilary Lane reports.

• Oct 30, 2019
• 03:06

A real education: The plight of teachers

Since 1996 inflation-adjusted pay for a public school teacher has actually fallen, and nationwide about one in five teachers has a second job during the school year to make ends meet. Fury over those flat and falling wages helped spark a movement over the past 18 months in which tens of thousands of teachers walked off the job, but thousands have also been forced by economic conditions to give up their profession. "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil talks with New York Times education reporter Dana Goldstein, and with Oklahoma teachers who have struggled with low pay – including one, Carri Hicks, who turned her frustration into a run for public office.

• Sep 15, 2019
• 08:13

Social Security says 2.5 million retroactive payments processed so far

The Social Security Administration says it has processed 2.5 million retroactive payments to people previously locked out of retirement benefits.

• Jun 5, 2025

John B. King, Jr. on new memoir

In his new memoir, "Teacher by Teacher," former Education Secretary John B. King, Jr. shares how public school teachers helped him through personal tragedy and inspired his career in education and government.

• May 15, 2025
• 04:54

How good teachers can improve U.S. education

America's educational system is undergoing a massive transformation. John B. King, former secretary of education, joins to discuss his new book "Teacher by Teacher."

• May 6, 2025
• 04:21

Eye on America: Inspiring educators

In California, we meet an educator going above and beyond to provide her displaced students with educational opportunities after their school was destroyed in the L.A. wildfires. And in Tennessee, we introduce you to an award-winning choir teacher who has shaped the lives of hundreds of high schoolers. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

• May 3, 2025
• 21:43

Ashlie Crosson named 2025 National Teacher of the Year

Ashlie Crosson, the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, has been in the classroom for 14 years and told "CBS Mornings" authenticity is a big factor in her teaching.

• Apr 29, 2025

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