UK Supply Teacher Agencies Profit from Teacher Shortage
UK supply teacher agencies are pocketing hundreds of millions of pounds in fees, profiting from a teacher shortage that costs schools over \£1.2 billion annually, while rewarding staff with lavish trips; critics condemn the excessive profits.
UK Supply Teacher Agencies Profit from Teacher Shortage
UK supply teacher agencies are pocketing hundreds of millions of pounds in fees, profiting from a teacher shortage that costs schools over \£1.2 billion annually, while rewarding staff with lavish trips; critics condemn the excessive profits.
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64% Bias Score
France's Teacher Shortage: The Rise of Contract Educators
France faces a teacher shortage, with contract teachers now comprising 10% of secondary school staff—a 40% increase since 2012—due to the profession's declining attractiveness and over 3,000 unfilled positions in 2024. This has led to concerns about educational standards and teacher morale.
France's Teacher Shortage: The Rise of Contract Educators
France faces a teacher shortage, with contract teachers now comprising 10% of secondary school staff—a 40% increase since 2012—due to the profession's declining attractiveness and over 3,000 unfilled positions in 2024. This has led to concerns about educational standards and teacher morale.
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44% Bias Score
Teacher Exodus Looms in North Rhine-Westphalia Amidst Excessive Workloads
A survey of 3,105 teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia found that 38% are considering leaving their jobs due to excessive workloads, with over 40% working 41-50 hours weekly and 37% working over 50 hours, while the government cites 12,000 new hires in the last 36 months as a countermeasure.
Teacher Exodus Looms in North Rhine-Westphalia Amidst Excessive Workloads
A survey of 3,105 teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia found that 38% are considering leaving their jobs due to excessive workloads, with over 40% working 41-50 hours weekly and 37% working over 50 hours, while the government cites 12,000 new hires in the last 36 months as a countermeasure.
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40% Bias Score
England's Teacher Shortage Crisis: A Systemic Issue Requiring Significant Investment
England's education system faces a worsening teacher shortage, with fewer than 300 new teachers last year and over 40,000 leaving annually, leading to larger class sizes and unqualified teachers in specialist subjects; the government is trying to address this via increased funding and flexible worki...
England's Teacher Shortage Crisis: A Systemic Issue Requiring Significant Investment
England's education system faces a worsening teacher shortage, with fewer than 300 new teachers last year and over 40,000 leaving annually, leading to larger class sizes and unqualified teachers in specialist subjects; the government is trying to address this via increased funding and flexible worki...
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Faces Persistent Teacher Shortage
The Netherlands faces a severe teacher shortage across all education levels, totaling at least 7700 full-time positions in primary schools alone this year, exacerbated by retirements and competition from other sectors, prompting government initiatives to attract more teachers.
Netherlands Faces Persistent Teacher Shortage
The Netherlands faces a severe teacher shortage across all education levels, totaling at least 7700 full-time positions in primary schools alone this year, exacerbated by retirements and competition from other sectors, prompting government initiatives to attract more teachers.
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28% Bias Score
France's Teacher Shortage Crisis
France is experiencing a severe teacher shortage, with 12% of teaching positions unfilled in 2024, impacting the quality of education and the nation's future.
France's Teacher Shortage Crisis
France is experiencing a severe teacher shortage, with 12% of teaching positions unfilled in 2024, impacting the quality of education and the nation's future.
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52% Bias Score
Teacher Shortage: Systemic Issues and Solutions
A critical teacher shortage impacts 74% of schools, causing burnout and leading many teachers to leave the profession; solutions include creating diverse career paths to retain experienced educators and improve the overall education system.
Teacher Shortage: Systemic Issues and Solutions
A critical teacher shortage impacts 74% of schools, causing burnout and leading many teachers to leave the profession; solutions include creating diverse career paths to retain experienced educators and improve the overall education system.
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52% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Teachers Overburdened by Bureaucracy
A survey of 2,606 teachers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, found that 35% are significantly burdened by bureaucracy, impacting teaching; nearly 80% report high levels of stress (8-10 on a 0-10 scale); and 30% prioritized reducing mandatory teaching hours.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Teachers Overburdened by Bureaucracy
A survey of 2,606 teachers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, found that 35% are significantly burdened by bureaucracy, impacting teaching; nearly 80% report high levels of stress (8-10 on a 0-10 scale); and 30% prioritized reducing mandatory teaching hours.
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32% Bias Score
Record Number of Japanese Teachers Take Mental Health Leave
A record 7,119 Japanese public school teachers took mental health leave in fiscal 2023, up 580 from the previous year, highlighting increased workloads and prompting government intervention to increase teacher numbers and support mental health. A record 788 teachers also quit after less than a year,...
Record Number of Japanese Teachers Take Mental Health Leave
A record 7,119 Japanese public school teachers took mental health leave in fiscal 2023, up 580 from the previous year, highlighting increased workloads and prompting government intervention to increase teacher numbers and support mental health. A record 788 teachers also quit after less than a year,...
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands Faces Persistent Teacher Shortage
The Netherlands faces a severe teacher shortage affecting primary, secondary, and vocational education, with 7700 fewer full-time teachers in primary schools this year than last, despite a temporary increase due to the National Education Program. The shortage is expected to worsen due to rising stud...
Netherlands Faces Persistent Teacher Shortage
The Netherlands faces a severe teacher shortage affecting primary, secondary, and vocational education, with 7700 fewer full-time teachers in primary schools this year than last, despite a temporary increase due to the National Education Program. The shortage is expected to worsen due to rising stud...
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Teacher Shortage Decreases, but 'Hidden' Shortages and Future Challenges Remain
The teacher shortage in Dutch primary education decreased from 9,800 to 7,700 full-time positions (8.1 percent of jobs) due to expiring NPO funding, while secondary education saw a relative decrease to 5.1 percent (3,800 positions). However, a large portion of the shortages are 'hidden' and filled b...
Dutch Teacher Shortage Decreases, but 'Hidden' Shortages and Future Challenges Remain
The teacher shortage in Dutch primary education decreased from 9,800 to 7,700 full-time positions (8.1 percent of jobs) due to expiring NPO funding, while secondary education saw a relative decrease to 5.1 percent (3,800 positions). However, a large portion of the shortages are 'hidden' and filled b...
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44% Bias Score
Berlin Cuts Teacher Support Program Amidst Rising Burnout and Shortages
Berlin's Senate will eliminate a 500,000 Euro program supporting 1,100 teachers facing high stress levels and burnout risks, raising concerns about teacher shortages and educational quality.
Berlin Cuts Teacher Support Program Amidst Rising Burnout and Shortages
Berlin's Senate will eliminate a 500,000 Euro program supporting 1,100 teachers facing high stress levels and burnout risks, raising concerns about teacher shortages and educational quality.
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56% Bias Score