Broadband Comes Up Short in Most School Districts (the Journal) In the next three years 99% of U.S. school districts will need broadband upgrades. An overwhelming majority of district leaders say the current E-rate program does not meet their needs.
Help Wanted: Local manufacturers have jobs they can’t fill because of skills gap (Cleveland.com) Lack of skills in Northeast Ohio is causing worry and trouble in filling manufacturing positions with good pay and clean safe working environment. With the unemployment rate stuck at a low percentage, thousands are without jobs and employers are looking for ways to close this talent gap.
Number Of Females In Engineering Is Declining, Says Census Bureau Report (Knovel) The number of female engineers is declining even though a Census report suggests that the field is eager to hire female applicants. Many women with STEM degrees seem to seek jobs in non-STEM fields.
Ohio report card grades linked to poverty levels in new study (Cincinnati.com) A new study commissioned by three education advocacy groups found links between poverty and district report card outcomes. Some say more funding for high-poverty districts is the answer, while others feel innovative ideas from the Straight A fund will be most effective.
Resourcing of school libraries linked to improved literacy (Softlink) A study of Australian schools found a positive relationship between higher library resources and improved reading results on standardized tests.
Should state funds cover online classes? Many not sure (USA Today) An increasing number of high school students are interested in taking courses online, but school districts are hesitant to offer them because of cost and “unpredictable” funding formulas.
Tales from Ohio State: How the Class of ’08 Found Jobs (Wall Street Journal): The 2008 college graduates faced the toughest labor market in 25 years. Despite complications and taking of unexpected jobs, these graduates learned to navigate the real world and make the best of their situations.
