Tag #Teacher Shortage

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1,440 Unfilled Teaching Positions in Baden-Württemberg Due to Long-Standing Software Error

Due to a software error dating back to 2005, 1,440 teaching positions in Baden-Württemberg were incorrectly listed as filled, resulting in a misallocation of resources; the ministry aims to fill these positions and prevent future errors.

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Spain's Teacher Exams Do Little to Solve High Rate of Temporary Positions

Some 150,000 people are taking exams for 23,000 teaching positions in Spain this Saturday, in 13 of 17 autonomous communities, yet the high rate of temporary teachers (27%-33%) will remain largely unchanged because the new positions mostly replace those who have retired or left.

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Amsterdam Schools to Phase Out External Teacher Hiring

Amsterdam's primary schools, encompassing over 4,600 full-time positions across Amsterdam, Weesp, Diemen, and Duivendrecht, are phasing out external teacher hires to improve education quality and save money, with the goal of prioritizing permanent staff and reducing the reliance on temporary workers...

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UK Teacher Recruitment Target Unlikely to be Met

The UK government's plan to hire 6,500 more teachers in England by the end of parliament is unlikely to succeed, warns the National Audit Office, due to rising secondary school enrollment and a broader teacher shortage, particularly impacting further education colleges.

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European Teacher Housing Affordability: A Stark Divide

A Euronews study reveals vast differences in housing affordability for European teachers; in Ireland, a 100 m² home costs 106 months' salary, while in Hungary, it's 443 months, highlighting a stark East-West and North-South divide impacting recruitment and retention.

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Brandenburg Resumes Teacher Hiring After Budget-Driven Pause

Brandenburg, Germany, temporarily halted teacher hiring for six days due to budget concerns, resuming after criticism; around 1,000 teachers secured positions for the next school year, despite plans to slightly reduce the overall number of teachers and facing protests over cutbacks in early childhoo...

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1,440 Unfilled Teacher Positions Discovered in Southwest Germany Due to Long-Standing Software Error

Due to a software error dating back to 2005, 1,440 teacher positions in southwest Germany were incorrectly listed as filled; this was discovered recently and will be rectified by filling the vacant positions, using a new program for the first time for complete re-evaluation and addressing the underl...

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: 22% Drop in School Enrollment Projected

Due to falling birth rates, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's public schools expect a 22% decrease in students (164,072 in 2024 to 128,400 in 2040), necessitating the use of primary school teachers in higher grades and raising concerns about long-term resource allocation.

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Bank of England Tackles Economics' Diversity Deficit

The Bank of England is launching a program to increase the number of state school economics teachers in the UK to address the underrepresentation of women and people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the field, aiming to improve diversity and public understanding of economics.

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UK Government's Teacher Recruitment Plan Faces Doubt Amidst Shortage

A UK government plan to add 6,500 teachers funded by a tax on private schools is questioned by a new report which highlights a lack of a delivery plan and the significant challenge in meeting the pledge amidst growing student numbers and historically missed recruitment targets.

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Brandenburg Halts Teacher Hiring, Sparking Controversy

Brandenburg, Germany, temporarily paused teacher hiring for six days due to budget concerns, sparking criticism from the opposition and even within the ruling coalition; the state plans to slightly reduce the number of teachers in the next two school years despite a shortage, and also plans to cut b...

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Record Teacher Vacancies in England Threaten Education Quality

A report reveals a record-high teacher vacancy rate in England, exceeding six unfilled posts per 1,000 last year, driven by worsening pupil behavior, stagnant pay, and inflexible working conditions, threatening education quality and highlighting the government's need for a comprehensive solution.

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