The shortage of teachers in K-12 education has become a pressing issue in recent years. The demand for qualified educators far outweighs the supply, resulting in teacher vacancies across the country. Several factors have contributed to shortages such as the Read more
An Opinon Editorial Written By: Isaak Aronson, SmartStart Founder/CEOJune 23, 2023 Education is a cornerstone of a civilized and thriving society. Our education system is tasked with developing, inspiring, and nurturing the minds of our future leaders, innovators and our global Read more
As a society, we place a high value on education, believing that it is the key to unlocking a bright future for our children. However, the recent results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) show that eighth graders are falling Read more
ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding is a grant program established by the federal government to support K-12 schools in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, established under the CARES Act in March 2020, was extended through Read more
Teachers are responsible for shaping the future generations of leaders, professionals, and citizens. Most people can name at least one teacher who impacted or helped shape their life in some way. Despite the critical role they play in society, however, Read more
Not all students learn at the same pace. In fact, studies have shown that those students who were struggling academically before the onset of the Covid pandemic have fallen further behind. Past research indicates that students who fall behind in Read more
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released data from “The Nation’s Report Card” in October 2022 that showed negative impacts on student learning during the pandemic. While schools work to address learning shortfalls, there are far greater repercussions for Read more
The U.S. Department of Energy recentlyannounced the availability of new grant funds to help public schools with clean energy improvements. The Renew America’s Schools grant offers districts the opportunity to make upgrades to facilities that will lower energy costs in order to Read more
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the federal government has provided $200 billion in aid to public schools across the U.S. According to The Learning Institute, this equates to approximately $4,000 per student.* The investment breakdown is as follows: These programs have Read more
It’s no secret many public schools continue to experience teacher shortages. While some states are dropping the requirement for substitute teachers to have completed a bachelor’s degree, and even allowing recent high school graduates to fill the role, the concern Read more