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Amidst this ever-evolving educational landscape, schools are encountering obstacles in identifying and recruiting teachers for CTE subjects. But schools nationwide aim to continue to offer unique CTE programs to not only provide their students with the most well rounded future of opportunities possible, but also to benefit the future of the community. Check out this blog for tactics on navigating this issue ➡ https://lnkd.in/e3ycMCan

In this video, we explore a growing trend among American school districts: transforming unused district land into affordable housing for teachers. Starting with Hendry School District in Florida, we delve into the reasons behind this movement, including the rising cost of living, teacher shortages, and the complexities of education funding. We'll discuss the pros and cons of these housing initiatives, from the financial logistics and the impact on teacher retention to the potential challenges of living near coworkers and students. We'll also examine how public education is funded in America, the role of school bonds, and why districts might prefer building housing over increasing salaries. Join us as we unpack this innovative yet controversial solution to the teacher housing crisis and explore whether it’s a viable long-term strategy.

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Urban school closures: A sign of the times In major cities across the U.S., urban school districts are facing a challenging trend: shrinking student populations leading to under-resourced and ultimately closed schools. Los Angeles USD, for instance, is set to close the Hilda L. Solis Learning Academy this summer due to drastically declining enrollment which has limited educational offerings. Similar situations are unfolding in other urban areas, forcing districts to make tough choices between maintaining numerous underpopulated schools or consolidating resources, which often meets with community resistance. The trend, exacerbated by lower birth rates, migration patterns, and the rise of alternative schooling options, saw urban schools lose about 850,000 students between the 2019-20 and 2022-23 school years, according to The Brookings Institution analysis. This drop in student numbers has led to "hollowed-out" schools—buildings with too few students to justify their operational costs. Although smaller schools can foster a closer-knit educational environment and have historically shown benefits such as higher graduation rates, they struggle with high per-student costs and reduced program diversity. Decisions to close schools are fraught with educational and political difficulties. In Texas, San Antonio ISD plans to close 15 schools next year, a decision driven by the need to distribute educational resources more effectively. These closures highlight broader societal shifts and raise questions about how urban educational systems can adapt to changing demographics without sacrificing quality or community trust. Stay ahead of the latest news and trends impacting the education world: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dyhRncr8 #education #Students #schoolclosures Sara Randazzo Matt Barnum

34. That is the average class size for a high school in Nevada according to the National Center for Education Statistics. How can a teacher effectively teach each student equitably in a class that large? I don't think they can. One of the reasons we began Lutheran Neighborhood Schools is to address the class size problem. At our schools each class has 10 students. Our teachers have the time, space, and resources to teach those 10 students. We're rethinking the accepted norms about education. This is just the beginning.

“When schools get below a certain size threshold, they start facing these unique challenges that make it hard to deliver a high-quality education.” The Wall Street Journal quotes ERS’ own Joseph Trawick-Smith in this recent piece about the difficult-to-sustain dynamic for urban school districts caused by plummeting enrollment: too many schools for too few students. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/exnj3vBM #EdChat #K12 #SchoolLeaders

How do charter schools in urban and nonurban settings affect student outcomes? A new working paper by Blueprint Affiliate Sarah Cohodes and co-author Astrid Pineda finds that despite decreasing students’ standardized test scores, nonurban Massachusetts charter schools actually boost students’ college enrollment and graduation. Meanwhile, urban charters improve both high school test scores and college outcomes. Read the working paper: https://lnkd.in/enYRArq7