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Hey, Students: Want a Good Job? Become a Teacher

Aldeman: Data shows educators find work easily, earn more than people think and are more satisfied in their careers than other professionals.

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Great new piece by @chadaldeman.bsky.socialwww.educationnext.org/where-are-al...

Where are All the Special Educators?

Schools employ more special education teachers than ever. So why is there a shortage?

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"public schools added 173,000 students and 159,000 employees in the 2022-23 school year" Find out how staffing ratios are changing in your district, via @the74.bsky.social -->

Interactive: Another Year of School Staffing Gains as the Fiscal Cliff Looms

Aldeman: Hiring hit all-time high in 2022-23: 173,000 students & 159,000 employees, including 15,000 more teachers. See latest data on 9,500 districts

{new} Did Obamacare "bend the cost curve" in teacher health care costs? I dig into the evidence over @the74.bsky.social -->

Slowdown in Health Care Expenses Is Saving School Districts Billions

Aldeman: But teachers aren't seeing the proceeds in their paychecks. In fact, they're picking up a larger share of the cost.

{new} In a new piece for @studentsuccess.bsky.social I argue that Joe Biden's latest budget is not ambitious enough to re-engage students, get them back in classrooms, and continue recovery efforts -->

The Biden Budget Is Not Enough | EduProgress

President Joe Biden released the last budget of his first term this week, and it’s not enough. It’s just not ambitious enough to re-engage students, get them back in classrooms, and continue recovery ...

{new} Achievement gaps are growing in all grades and subjects --> www.chadaldeman.com/p/achievemen...

Achievement Gaps Are Growing

And they're growing in all grades and subjects

{new} In a new piece at @the74.bsky.socialwww.the74million.org/article/inte...