In partnership with the Urban League of Greater Miami, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) released "Teacher Quality Roadmap: Improving Policies and Practices in Miami," an in-depth study of the work rules Miami-Dade teachers. This look at the state of teacher policies in Miami-Dade County Public Schools explores the…

Overtime lawsuits have been filed against school districts in a growing number of states. Guidelines offered to prevent or at least minimize damaging claims include becoming informed and establishing an accurate record-keeping system. A sidebar describes one Alabama district facing 100 overtime claims. (MLF)

Traces the history of the Fair Labor Standards Act's applicability to public employees. Beginning in April 1986, schools must pay covered employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek time-and-a-half (in money or compensatory time off). Defines terms and lists recordkeeping requirements. (MLF)