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Education advocates are calling on lawmakers to increase funding for programs to combat the teacher shortage. Around 37% of schools nationwide report being short at least one teacher. The problem is worse at schools serving high-poverty neighborhoods where more than half report a vacancy. ...
It's estimated that nearly half of all schools in the country don't have enough teachers. To help change that, the University of Texas in El Paso offers a residency program to help ensure that first-time teachers succeed. The "Miner Teacher Residency" gives students in the College of Education an opportunity to work in elementary and middle schools alongside working teachers. ...
Ohio's Black students are more likely to face excessively harsh discipline practices such as expulsion and suspension, according to a recently released report from the Children's Defense Fund of Ohio. The data show out-of-school suspensions and expulsions rose in every grade level from kindergarten through twelfth grade in the 2022-23 school year, compared with the previous academic year. John Standford, state director for the Children's Defense Fund of Ohio, said economically disadvantaged students comprised 83% of all out-of-school suspensions. ...
The number of higher institutions serving Hispanic students in Oregon is increasing, according to a new report. Excelencia in Education researched Hispanic-Serving Institutions, which are defined as schools where students of latino origin make up 25% or more of the population. Oregon has five. ...
Students across Georgia seeking college opportunities are encountering delays as they navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid process. Normally available in October, this year's FAFSA rollout in January has posed significant challenges for all students, especially those from mixed-status families. MorraLee Keller, senior director for strategic programming at the National College Attainment Network, outlined the hurdles faced by students and families. ...