The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2023

When so many states are facing a teacher shortage, why are we shutting experienced teachers out of the classrooms? An important piece of legislation that will solve this problem is gaining momentum. The solution starts with understanding the economics of becoming a teacher: It takes time and money to be certified. One of us, Dr. Mayme Hostetter, president of the Relay Graduate School of Education, regularly hears from Relay graduates who don’t get hired despite having earned their teaching certi

Economics 91

Economics Teaching Education High School 91

ED Surge

AUGUST 1, 2023

Since the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling this summer striking down the consideration of race in college admissions, attention has turned to other preferences college leaders have long used: especially legacy admission programs that give preference to the children of alumni and of large donors. Suddenly, selective colleges are under increasing scrutiny about just how much advantage alumni and donor children have in the admissions process, and whether those preferences are justified.

K-12 72

K-12 Research Education Educational Technology 72

Education Elements

AUGUST 1, 2023

Schools across the country work tirelessly to provide positive educational experiences for their students, staff, and the larger community. Yet, there are times when they fall short of this goal. They may experience high teacher turnover, a poor school climate, and low student achievement, just to name a few challenges. In our work, we see that with the right support systems in place, we can collectively improve school performance and meet the needs of students and educators.

Education 72

Education Leadership 72

Perspectives in Anthropology

AUGUST 1, 2023

Written by Keith Hart World society has been formed as a single interactive network in our time. Universal means of communication are now available to give expression to universal ideas. This essay explores the role of markets and money in the human economy.

Humanities 40

Humanities Economics Anthropology 40

ED Surge

AUGUST 1, 2023

In addition to the wide array of challenges that child care providers in America already face — low wages, few if any workplace benefits, lack of respect and professionalization — those who care for and educate young children in their own homes face an additional burden: housing. As EdSurge has been chronicling in recent weeks, housing is a significant hardship for many home-based child care providers, sometimes forcing them out of the sector or preventing them from entering it in the first plac

Government 98

Government Education Educational Technology 98