The persistent challenge of chronic absenteeism has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with alarming current data showing that one in four classroom seats remains empty, nearly twice the number from before the pandemic. This troubling trend not only leads to immediate academic
South Carolina school districts have decided to close on Friday, January 10, 2025, and move to eLearning due to anticipated severe winter weather conditions. This measure aims to ensure the safety of students and staff amid forecasts predicting hazardous weather, including snow, sleet, and freezing
The impact of Hurricane Helene on Upstate South Carolina has been significant, necessitating numerous changes in the operation of local schools and colleges. As the severe weather approaches, educational institutions have taken robust measures to ensure the safety of their communities while
Recent federal survey data continues to shed light on the persistent challenges that U.S. public schools face in hiring fully certified teachers, revealing a situation that has yet to significantly improve. As of August, the average public school reported six teacher vacancies, with 20 percent of
The proposed closure of Pittsburgh Conroy, a special education center in Pittsburgh's North Side, has ignited significant concern and opposition among parents, students, and staff. The center serves nearly 200 students with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder, providing a
In a dramatic showdown, the staff at the Australian National University (ANU) have decisively defeated a university proposal that sought to forgo a planned 2.5% pay rise scheduled for December 2024. According to the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), a staggering 88% of staff members voted
