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The Hill by Lexi Lonas | This article examines the trend of teachers taking a second job over summer break. Emma García notes that the full set of reasons for this trend is unknown, but one likely driver is financial reasons, particularly for teachers burdened by student loan debt.
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Los Angeles Times by Jenny Gold | This article featuring insight from Hanna Melnick explores California's expansion of transitional kindergarten, what this expansion means for the state's 4-year-olds, and the difference between transitional kindergarten and preschool.
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Kappan by Peter W. Cookson Jr. | This article shares the results of a study on high-poverty schools in Michigan and assesses the impact of the schools’ programs on student achievement and well-being. The article cites LPI research on educating the whole child and fostering belonging in schools through restorative practices.
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CNY Central by Mary Kielar | In this interview, Tara Kini discusses the benefits of preparation programs that lessen financial burdens for teachers and help reduce teacher shortages. “Nationally, teachers make about 80 cents on the dollar of other college-educated professionals. ... So, to take away the burden of paying for teacher preparation is a really impactful policy,” Kini said.
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The Nevada Independent by Eric Neugeboren | Susan Kemper Patrick discusses the positive relationship between teaching experience and student outcomes, noting the importance of “trying to keep people in the profession for longer because they're going to get better, and students are going to benefit in a lot of different ways when they have more experienced teachers.”
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The Baltimore Banner by Kristen Griffith | Maryland schools—where one third of students are Black, and 20% of teachers are Black—are struggling to retain Black teachers. This article featuring insight from Linda Darling-Hammond explores why Black teachers are leaving the profession and offers solutions to improve teacher diversity.
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Austin American-Statesman by Keri Heath | “Teachers that are better prepared are not only more effective in their teaching and more effective for students but are more likely to stay in the profession.” Emma García discusses key factors of teacher retention in this article focused on teacher shortages in Austin, TX, schools.
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CalMatters by Carolyn Jones | Enrollment in transitional kindergarten in California appears to have increased for the 2023–24 school year. The goal is to offer it for all 4-year-olds by 2025–26. Hanna Melnick shares insight on the expansion of transitional kindergarten, noting the importance of both curriculum and assessment.
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Philadelphia Inquirer by Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham | After a court ruling found its school funding system unconstitutional, Pennsylvania lawmakers held hearings to learn from education leaders and policy experts on school finance. LPI’s Mike Griffith gave testimony to the Basic Education Funding Commission about the limitations of Pennsylvania’s current funding system, what would be needed to improve it, and lessons from other states.
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CNN by Gabe Cohen | LPI research found that 1 in 10 teacher positions are either vacant or filled by someone uncertified for the subject they are teaching. In this interview, Susan Kemper Patrick discusses the impact of the teacher shortage crisis on learning, noting that students with ineffective teachers are likely to fall behind. “Teachers who are not fully prepared are not as effective in the classroom, and this is at a time when students really need effective instruction,” Patrick said.
