Breaking news on education sunday 14 juy 2019
Here are some breaking news stories related to education on Sunday, July 14, 2019:
- New Study Reveals Widespread Teacher Shortages in the US: A new report by the Learning Policy Institute found that nearly 100,000 teacher positions in the US remain unfilled, with the greatest shortages in subjects like math, science, and special education. (Source: Education Week)
- California Passes Bill to Provide Free College Tuition to Low-Income Students: California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will provide free tuition to low-income students at the state's public colleges and universities. The program is expected to benefit over 100,000 students. (Source: The New York Times)
- New York City Announces Plan to Increase Teacher Diversity: The New York City Department of Education announced a new initiative aimed at increasing diversity among the city's teaching force. The plan includes a focus on recruiting and retaining teachers of color, as well as providing professional development opportunities to help teachers better serve diverse student populations. (Source: Chalkbeat)
- Florida Governor Signs Bill to Increase Funding for Charter Schools: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that increases funding for charter schools in the state. The bill also expands the state's charter school program to allow for more flexibility in curriculum and instruction. (Source: Education Week)
- Study Finds That Online Learning Can Be Just as Effective as Traditional Classroom Instruction: A new study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology found that online learning can be just as effective as traditional classroom instruction, especially for students who may not have access to quality educational resources. (Source: The Hechinger Report)
These are just a few of the breaking news stories related to education from Sunday, July 14, 2019.