New Hampshire lawmakers are considering legislation to allow part-time, uncertified teachers in the classroom. The bill would eliminate New Hampshire State Board of Education licensing requirements for any person working less than 30 hours a week, who can also pass a criminal-background check. Deb Howes, president of the American Federation of Teachers-New Hampshire, said students and teachers deserve better. .
A report released this month by the Network for Public Education ranked Illinois an "A" grade for its overall support of public schools. One organization gives credit to state legislators who worked to end the state s "Invest in Kids" voucher program. The findings in "Public Schooling in America" claimed there were 240 new private schools in 2022-2023, and 30 of them had enrolled 25 or fewer students. .
A partnership between higher education and industry is helping address the shortage of automotive technicians. The Ford Automotive Student Service Education Training (ASSET) program is at 40 community colleges. In Oregon, Mount Hood Community College hosts the ASSET program, which trains workers on becoming automotive technicians. .
One of the candidates seeking to succeed veteran Rep. Barbara Lee who is vacating the seat to run for Senate already has Gov. Gavin Newsom's endorsement: BART Director Lateefah Simon.