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Aging Teacher Workforce Further Whittled Down by Pandemic Staff Shortage
Staff shortages exacerbated by COVID-19 have strained almost every industry over the last 20 months, but the demographic of American educators could result in a troubling future for the nation's public schools even after the pandemic.
California lawmakers may stop tying K-12 schools’ funding to daily attendance
After decades of linking K-12 school funding to daily student attendance, California lawmakers are poised to consider abolishing that standard, choosing instead a new method that could provide a significant boost to big districts.
Hit hard by Covid, California high school seniors struggling toward graduation
This year, many seniors are either struggling to earn enough credits to graduate or, because of a new state law, are graduating with fewer credits and requirements than classes before them.
To Help Fight a Mental Health Crisis in Schools, Community Groups Step In
With an influx of federal pandemic relief funding and potential money from the state budget surplus, many districts in California find themselves flush with more resources for mental health services than they’ve had in years. But that funding is running up against a familiar problem: staffing shortages. To fill the gap, some districts are partnering with community organizations to bring essential services to struggling students using human infrastructure that already exists.
Why we could soon lose even more Black Teachers
America has long had a teacher diversity problem, and the strains of the last two years are poised to make it worse, writes Sarah Carr.
With all 50 states' ARP plans approved, Ed Dept to release remaining $41B
After a lengthy submission and approval process, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have now had their American Rescue Plan spending proposals approved, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Why School Counselors of Color Matter More Than Ever
Experts emphasize how diversity within the school counseling profession is essential for supporting students at such a critical time and beyond. That’s diversity both in terms of the racial/ethnic demographics of counselors, and in terms of ensuring all counselors intentionally practice cultural sensitivity in their work.
Senior Capstones are Replacing Bubble Tests at Some High Schools
We must anchor the assessment system in students’ authentic experiences, born out of their communities, identities, and passions, writes Future Focused Education's Deborah Good.
5 Ways To Integrate Career Connection Into College Experience
College students who spend time on career prep as undergraduates — particularly building professional networks and social capital — report greater confidence in their workplace skills and clarity in their career plans, the research shows.