Despite slight improvement, U.S. public schools continue to struggle with teacher shortages ahead of the 2024-25 academic year. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) shows that while 79% of teaching positions were filled by the start of the school year, 21% remain unfilled, with special education and ESL positions hardest to staff. Additionally, fewer schools are offering wraparound services, highlighting ongoing challenges as pandemic relief funds are exhausted.
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Zara Dar, a former PhD candidate, left academia due to financial uncertainties and now earns over $1 million as a digital content creator. Her educational STEM videos, especially on unconventional platforms, have proven financially rewarding. Zara highlights the challenges young researchers face in academia.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the CUET PG 2025 city intimation slip, which informs candidates about their assigned exam city. The exam will be held from March 13 to April 1, 2025, in three daily shifts. Candidates can download the slip from exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/ using their application details. The question papers will be available in multiple languages based on subject selection.
Iowa’s Education Savings Account (ESA) program has seen a remarkable 60% increase in participation, with over 27,000 students now using taxpayer funds to attend private schools. The surge is part of a broader trend towards expanding school choice in the state, as private school enrollment grows by 9%. The ESA program, which provides up to $7,800 per student, will be available to all Iowa families starting in 2025, with an estimated $218 million in funding by the end of the 2024-25 school year.
The US State Department is facing significant disruptions with over 700 resignations, including 450 career diplomats, in the first two months of 2025. The department plans to close several consulates and cut its budget by 20%, raising alarms about its ability to maintain global diplomatic and security efforts. These changes, coupled with growing concerns within the intelligence community, could have serious implications for US foreign relations and national security, as reported by The New York... Expand
A lawsuit was filed by educator groups challenging the US Department of Education's new civil rights guidance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The groups argue that the guidance misinterprets the law, threatens free speech, and could hinder race-related educational activities. The plaintiffs claim the guidance is vague and oversteps the department's authority, calling it a violation of First Amendment rights and civil rights protections for students and educators, as reported by... Expand
LinkedIn's "Jobs on the Rise" report reveals the most rapidly growing job roles in the US for 2025. Top positions include Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Consultant, and Physical Therapist. These roles reflect the evolving job market and high demand in cities like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, offering significant growth potential.
Massachusetts voters recently approved a change to the state's education policy, eliminating the 10th-grade MCAS test as a graduation requirement. While students still need to take the MCAS exams in grades 3-10, passing the 10th-grade exam is no longer required for graduation. This change could affect student motivation and dropout rates, but MCAS will still play a key role in assessing school performance. School officials are working to ensure students and parents understand the new... Expand
The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) is expected to announce the Class 10 results in May 2025. Over two lakh students await their scores after exams held from February 28 to March 19. Based on previous trends, the results will likely be declared in the second or third week of May on the official website — bseh.org.in.