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How the Substitute Teacher Shortage Is Impacting Teacher Professional Development

ED Surge

It’s September 2021 and as one of the district’s instructional technology content leaders, I have finally been given the green light to host in-person professional development (PD) for this group of eager teachers after months of meeting online. Teachers trickle in as I set out muffins and candy at each table.

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NAEP ‘Nation’s Report Card’ Shows Steep Fall in Math Scores

ED Surge

In fact, average fourth and eighth grade math and reading scores fell for most states between 2019 and 2022. In 2022, post-pandemic, that number has climbed to 38 percent. Thirty-seven percent of fourth graders were below the basic reading level in 2022, according to the results. Eighth graders fell eight points.

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A small rural town needed more Spanish-language child care. Here’s what it took

The Hechinger Report

Through the local advocacy of several organizations, the community will have nine Spanish-speaking providers by this summer — including Aguilera. Another series followed in 2022, and this time, there was a professional interpreter and headsets available for translation. I’m looking for another opportunity.’”

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What convinces voters to raise taxes: child care

The Hechinger Report

Credit: Ariel Gilreath/The Hechinger Report Last year, New Orleans added more than 1,000 child care seats for children from low-income families after voters approved a historic property tax increase in 2022. The referendum raised the budget of the program seven-fold — from $3 million to $21 million a year for 20 years.

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Aspen Institute’s Newest Ascend Fellows Represent a Tightening Focus on Early Childhood

ED Surge

This week, the Aspen Institute announced its 2022 Ascend fellows, a cohort of 22 individuals hailing from a range of disciplines including medicine, research, entrepreneurship, government and policy, and nonprofit leadership and advocacy. A lot of people talk about the issue of hiring. It’s not an issue. It’s not an issue.

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Beyond the Classroom: Building Faculty Capacity for Success: Virtual Workshop

Political Science Now

Join APSAs Committee on the Status of Community Colleges in the Profession for the third event of their professional development workshop series! His diverse experience bridges policy, education, and advocacy, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and civic engagement. Department of Agriculture and the U.S.

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Native Americans turn to charter schools to reclaim their kids’ education

The Hechinger Report

Last year, nearly 80 percent of graduates enrolled in college, up from 65 percent for the class of 2022. The word just hasn’t gotten out about the ability to do this,” said Todd Ziebarth, a senior vice president of state advocacy and support at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.