Education news 2019

Here are some of the top education news stories from 2019:

  1. College Admissions Scandal: In March 2019, a massive college admissions scandal was uncovered, involving wealthy parents, including celebrities and business executives, who paid bribes to get their children admitted to top universities.
  2. Teacher Strikes: Teachers in several states, including West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Arizona, went on strike in 2019 to demand better pay, benefits, and working conditions.
  3. Online Learning Gains Popularity: Online learning platforms and courses continued to gain popularity in 2019, with many universities and companies offering online degree programs and certifications.
  4. AI in Education: Artificial intelligence (AI) was increasingly used in education in 2019, with AI-powered tools being used to personalize learning, grade assignments, and provide feedback to students.
  5. School Safety Concerns: School safety remained a top concern in 2019, following a series of mass shootings and other incidents at schools across the United States.
  6. Student Debt Crisis: The student debt crisis continued to worsen in 2019, with many students struggling to pay off their loans and the total student debt in the United States reaching over $1.6 trillion.
  7. Charter Schools: Charter schools continued to be a topic of debate in 2019, with some states expanding their charter school programs and others limiting their growth.
  8. Education Funding: Education funding remained a challenge in 2019, with many schools facing budget cuts and funding shortfalls.
  9. STEM Education: STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and math) continued to be a priority in 2019, with many schools and organizations working to increase student interest and proficiency in these subjects.
  10. Virtual Reality in Education: Virtual reality (VR) technology was increasingly used in education in 2019, with VR headsets and experiences being used to enhance learning and engagement in subjects such as history, science, and language arts.
  11. Bilingual Education: Bilingual education was a topic of debate in 2019, with some states and schools implementing bilingual programs and others facing challenges in providing language support to English language learners.
  12. College Completion: College completion rates remained a concern in 2019, with many students struggling to complete their degrees and the national college completion rate remaining below 60%.
  13. Teacher Shortages: Teacher shortages continued to be a problem in 2019, with many schools struggling to find qualified teachers, particularly in subjects such as math, science, and special education.
  14. Education Technology: Education technology continued to evolve in 2019, with many schools and companies investing in new tools and platforms to improve teaching and learning.
  15. Higher Education Reform: Higher education reform was a topic of discussion in 2019, with some policymakers calling for changes to the way colleges and universities are funded and regulated.

These are just a few of the many education news stories from 2019.