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How Public Universities Can Tackle the Teacher Shortage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The nation’s public schools lost 7% of their teaching force between 2019 and 2021, and 4% of all teaching positions in the nation’s public schools were unfilled as of last fall. The other side involves dramatically increasing financial aid to lower the barrier to college entry and help prospective teachers graduate with less or no debt.

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What recession? How Villanova turns student degrees into jobs

University Business

In fact, he foresees “strength and optimism” in the entry-level market. The entry-level hiring market is not really as affected the same way as other segments of industries and levels of career,” says Grubb. 1 and March 14 of this year and a 14% uptick in internship opportunities at 10,195. Another 21.1%

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700,000 incarcerated students will be Pell-eligible in 2023. Here’s what that could mean for your institution

EAB

Considering 650,000 formerly incarcerated people are released from prison each year in the United States, ensuring access to quality education for incarcerated people aligns with the goals of an effective justice system and helps ensure successful re-entry to society. November 15, 2022. November 14, 2022. November 9, 2022.

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Top Gifts for Interns Abroad in 2023 

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on December 9, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. Whether it’s doodles, quotes, or meaningful journal entries, this gift will be a perfect reminder of all the professional and personal growth they experienced during their international internship. . #2: 7: Multi USB charging cable. Drumroll, please! 8: Daypack.

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Higher ed-employer partnerships can help revive interest in the college degree, say officials

University Business

College enrollment rates have been on a precipitous decline, dropping more than 7% in the past five years. The pandemic gave students the chance to evaluate the importance of a college degree and many of them have decided to turn their backs on it, pursuing workforce opportunities straight out of high school.

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Costs and Benefits of Adding 30-units to Accounting Students' Requirements for Licensure as a CPA

Higher Ed Ethics Watch

One of the most talked about issues in accounting right now is whether the 150-hour requirement to qualify for licensing as a CPA creates a barrier to entry for many accounting students that should be revisited. Entry-level CPAs are performing more procedures that require deeper critical thinking, problem-solving and professional judgment.

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"We Know More Than What Those Damn Tests Claim to Measure”: How Tests are Inequitable for Black and Other Minoritized Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In October 2022, the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) released a new report where, again, Black students lagged behind white students on the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) also known as the Nation’s Report Card. 7. What other assessments (e.g., Dr. Donna Y.