Education & Career

Schools Struggling with Shortage of Special Education Teachers Schools across the United States are facing a significant shortage of special education teachers, leading to a reduction in services for students with disabilities. As the new school year begins, the vast majority of states are reporting a lack of staff in special education, forcing districts to limit services and reassign students …

10 Creative Hacks to Ace Student Life and Beyond 10 Creative Hacks to Ace Student Life and Beyond Hack #1: Embrace a Growth Mindset Approach each challenge with curiosity and a willingness to learn. Adopting a growth mindset will help you overcome obstacles and unlock your full potential as a student and future professional. Hack #2: Create a Personalized Study …

Roanoke City Schools students benefit from new machining technology Roanoke City Schools students interested in machining have some new technology to work with. Virginia Western Community College has moved its machining program and equipment to the campus of Roanoke City Public Schools’ Roanoke Technical Education Center (ROTEC). Enhanced course offerings for K-12 students The movement of this program will enhance …

“Our Research-Proven Tutoring Approach for Student Success” Cignition, a virtual tutoring platform, is partnering with the Ohio Department of Education through the Future Forward Ohio initiative to provide high-dosage tutoring programs for K-12 schools. This collaborative learning-based approach aims to help students achieve deep understanding and skill, preparing them for current and future classroom learning and the workplace of tomorrow. …

The Reflector In the midst of the first fall big game hunting season, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is reminding hunters about the upcoming deadline to complete mandatory hunter education courses. The WDFW hunter education section manager, Dave Whipple, emphasized the importance of not delaying the completion of the hunter education course. He stated, “Our fall course …

Pittsburgh professors are grappling with the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT in academia. While Carnegie Mellon University maintains its academic integrity policy, other local schools are working to incorporate rules for AI into their existing frameworks. The University of Pittsburgh and Chatham University are evaluating the technology to determine the best approach, while Duquesne University is considering …

Peace Education and the Revised K-10 Curriculum Peace education holds a “special place” in the heart of Vice President Sara Duterte, according to Makabayan lawmakers who have urged the inclusion of government efforts in peace talks in the revised curriculum for Kinder to Grade 10. Rep. France Castro of ACT Teachers emphasized the need for a “justice component” in peace …

Florida Education Faces a Battle over Book Bans As the new school year approaches, Florida finds itself embroiled in an educational war over book censorship. The state became the first to pass laws facilitating parental challenges to books deemed ‘inappropriate.’ However, many educators and parents see these laws as an excuse for censorship rather than a means to enhance communication. …

Makena Laughery, 6, and her doll, Snowflake, go into overdrive at the finish line of the Fun Run during Saturday’s 2023 Sunrise Stampede at Silver Creek High School in Longmont. (Cliff Grassmick – Staff Photographer) About the Sunrise Stampede About 700 community members showed up bright and early Saturday morning to participate in the Sunrise Stampede, a 5K race supporting …

Heading Back to School: Planning for a Child’s Educational Future As students head back to school, it’s important to think about and plan for the educational future of a child in your life. Matching Grants for 529 Accounts in Kansas The State of Kansas provides a fantastic opportunity for families with household incomes less than 200% of the current federal …