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The unseen connection between student absenteeism and teacher burnout 

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As districts nationwide struggle to keep classrooms staffed, many fail to recognize a key driver of teacher burnout: chronic absenteeism. The hidden toll of empty seats When students miss school, teachers don’t just move forward with fewer students in the room. ” The numbers are staggering.

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Teachers see online learning as critical for workforce readiness in 2025

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Conducted at the start of the year, the survey of over 300 high school teachers underscores the growing need for educators to offer career-focused learning content and alternative high school pathways that equip students with workforce-ready skills in flexible ways beyond traditional schooling.

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More districts eye AI training for teachers

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As AI moves further into classrooms, it has generated debates around appropriate use for teachers and students. It also reveals the need for district policies and teacher training. In total, 60 percent of districts surveyed in fall 2023 reported plans to provide teacher trainings on AI by the end of the 20232024 school year.

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Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math

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Better math teacher prep will strengthen aspiring teachers and lead to greater math achievement for students. To develop great math teachers, teacher prep programs must increase the time they spend on fundamental math concepts. Twenty-two percent of undergraduate programs earned an F for their math teacher preparation.

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5 strategies to refine recruitment and help solve the teacher shortage

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While many strategies have been proposed to address this issue, one critical and often-overlooked area is the teacher recruitment process itself. Partner with colleges and teacher preparation programs Building strong relationships with local universities and alternative certification programs can create a steady pipeline of new educators.

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Kenneth C. Griffin Donates $2 Million to Nonprofit Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program to Strengthen South Florida’s Teacher Pipeline

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By investing in students and teachers, we are building a stronger future for our community. Each of us has a story of how a teacher has changed our lives, said Ken Griffin in February 2023 alongside his initial gift to Achieve Miami. Learn more at www.achievemiami.org.

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Teacher stress levels have surpassed pandemic-era highs

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The Teacher Stress Survey , which polled more than 800 K-12 educators across the U.S., found that nearly half of teachers (45 percent) view the 2024-25 school year as the most stressful of their careers. “Teachers need tangible, meaningful, and sustained support … every week of the year.” public school system.

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