CER Daily Media Clips

CER Daily Media Clips for July 26, 2022

Thanks, But No Thanks: Why Teachers Don’t Want to Be Administrators

Jul 26, 2022 |Education Week | administrators, learning, teaching | National

The move from standout teacher to administrative leader may seem like a no brainer: better pay, a private office, more influence. But not everyone sees it that way.

How to Encourage a Reluctant Reader

Jul 26, 2022 |U.S. News & World Report | achievement | National

Try these strategies if persuading your child to read feels like pulling teeth.

Study: Maryland public school systems rank 5th best in U.S.

Jul 26, 2022 |WMAR Baltimore | blended learning, public schools, testing, virtual learning | States, South, Maryland

Maryland ranks fifth overall in best public school systems in the country, according to a new study.

The personal-finance website WalletHub conducted the study and found that Maryland topped the nation with the existence of a Digital Learning Plan.

Strategic plan unveiled to recruit and retain educators in Pennsylvania

Jul 26, 2022 |Courier Express | teacher pay, teachers | States, Northeast, Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently released The Foundation of Our Economy: Pennsylvania Educator Workforce Strategy, 2022-2025, PDE’s strategic plan to recruit and retain more educators across the commonwealth.

National teacher shortage: One-third of educators plan to leave job, survey finds

Jul 26, 2022 |silive.com | teachers, teachers unions, teaching | States, Northeast, New York

More teachers are planning to leave the education field due to dissatisfaction in their job — adding to the persistent crisis of teacher shortages across the United States.

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) member survey showed that the 2021-22 academic year was “one of the worst years for pre-K-12 teachers and staff.”

Exclusive: Lawmakers to address school choice and transparency laws at upcoming meeting

Jul 26, 2022 |The Heartlander | curriculum, parent choice, school choice, transparency | National

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) will hold its annual meeting this week, where lawmakers and policy leaders will address education bills focused on parental rights and school choice.

Supporting teachers, new charter school on Metro school board agenda

Jul 26, 2022 |WKRN | charter schools, school boards, teachers | States, South, Tennessee

Metro Nashville’s school board will join others in standing up for public school teachers. Board members will vote on a resolution during a special-called meeting Monday to let teachers know they’re supported.

School choice debate in Alabama continues ahead of school year

Jul 26, 2022 |WIAT | charter schools, legislation, school choice | States, South, Alabama

As Tennessee becomes the latest state to implement a school voucher program, some state officials say it’s time for Alabama to do the same. LEAD Academy in Montgomery is one of Alabama’s 13 charter schools set to open its doors in the next few weeks. It’s a public school accountable to the state but with more autonomy in how it’s run.

Report ranks Tennessee’s public schools mid-pack in terms of quality and safety

Jul 26, 2022 |The Center Square | achievement, public schools, testing | States, South, Tennessee

The Volunteer State was ranked 28th overall with a score of 49.18 out of 100, behind Kentucky (21st) but ahead of neighboring states Mississippi (43rd), Alabama (42nd), Georgia (36th), Missouri (35th), Arkansas (32nd) and North Carolina (29th).

NM takes aim at achievement gap

Jul 26, 2022 |Albuquerque Journal | achievement, school choice, teaching | States, West, New Mexico

In New Mexico, where the correlation between high poverty and low literacy has been clear for decades, the state is funding a number of programs and initiatives designed to close the achievement gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students, as well as improve training, salaries and other opportunities for teachers.

The Pandemic Widened The Achievement Gap In Fairfax Schools. Parents Say A Free Tutoring Program Is

Jul 26, 2022 |DCist | public schools, virtual learning | States, South, District of Columbia, Virginia

Since April, an online tutoring service has been made available to more than 180,000 students, 25% of whom are Latino. All Fairfax County Public Schools students can connect with a tutor in real time, 24/7, through FCPS’s “Schoology” site. The online portal ultimately connects them to personnel from Tutor.com.

Here’s What Schools Actually Did With The Billions In COVID Bucks

Jul 26, 2022 |Daily Caller | public schools, school funding | National

Despite schools being shut down for months and receiving billions of dollars to install high-quality air-filtration systems during the COVID-19 pandemic, most of them never installed those systems, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report.

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