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50 Best Colleges for Education Majors – 2024

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However, due to burnout (one-third of new teachers leave the profession within five years) and massive declines in enrollment in teacher education programs since 2010, there is today a critical shortage of teachers across the country. A decade ago, many states in the U.S. had a teacher surplus.

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Fewer Colleges Require Physical Education Classes to Graduate: Study

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Roughly 32% of colleges require a physical education course to graduate, according to an Oregon State study. That figure has declined by about 7 percentage points since 2010, according to the study. The study also found that 12% had a partial requirement for physical education.

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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

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These challenges, including education, employment, healthcare, and overall well-being, can significantly impact their lives and intrinsically affect their ability to help their children with college planning. Hispanic students often face disparities in educational attainment. The need for information equalized families!

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How to uncover hidden threats in past enrollment trends

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If a decline is due primarily to falling college-going rates, the question may be less about how you compete with other institutions, and more about how you compete against alternatives to higher education like work, family obligations, or misperceptions about higher education’s value. Simply put, EAB U.

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ED Urges Schools Not to Ask About Criminal History in College Applications

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The Department of Education recently endorsed this movement. The Department of Education (ED) updated its "Beyond the Box" guidance to mark the end of Second Chance Month in April. The Department of Education (ED) updated its "Beyond the Box" guidance to mark the end of Second Chance Month in April.

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Your A-Z guide to the PSL Research University

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It was created in 2010 through the merger of several renowned research and higher education establishments. With a focus on interdisciplinary research and education, PSL offers programs in science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences.

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College Financing: Meeting Family Needs While Meeting Your Enrollment Goals

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If you have college-aged students, you know that communication around financing your child’s education is often confusing, even for those of us who work in the industry. For students and families who are not accustomed to higher education’s rules and processes, this could be the moment that they decide higher education isn’t worth it.