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How community partners can band together to tackle teacher shortages
This valuable recruitment strategy can fill vacancies in a time of significant teacher shortages
Short on Teachers, Michigan Schools Try to Grow Their Own
Among the teacher shortages, some Michigan high schoolers are involved in Educator's Rising, a national program offered as an elective for high school juniors and seniors considering careers as teachers.
Schools Can Do More Than ‘Return to Normal.’ Here’s How
What would it look like for schools to "return to normal" after the pandemic, and is that even possible? If aspects of learning and support were not present pre-Covid, we should look to change and new innovation.
College or career? California invests $500 million in program that tackles both
Linked Learning President Anne Stanton and vice president of policy Emily Passias comment on the state budget setting aside $500 million for the Golden State Pathways Program.
New Study: Black, Special Needs Kids Punished at Greater Rate Through Pandemic
NYU research shows student behavior worsened last year, with Black children and those with special needs disciplined far more often than white students and others in general education
4 Ways Teachers Can Support Students’ Emotional Well-Being
Teachers can create emotionally safe spaces in their classrooms while also recognizing when students need mental health help from outside sources.
A ‘Strong’ Investment in California Higher Ed
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a massive 2023 budget that promises billions of new dollars to higher ed institutions and programs.
Behavioral issues, absenteeism at schools increase, federal data shows
More than 80% of public schools reported that the pandemic has taken a toll on student behavior and social-emotional development, while nearly as many schools say they need more mental health support
The Department of Education launches new plan to combat K-12 learning loss
In response to President Biden's call to action to combat learning loss, the DOE plans to recruit 250,000 tutors and mentors to support students' academic achievement and mental health.