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6 Best Summer Jobs For High School Students & How To Land Them

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Summer jobs for many high schoolers (myself included) was a right of passage, where we stuck our toe into the adult work-a-day world for a brief period before returning to school for more education. Getting a summer job can be a great solution. Shops often need more hands due to increased customer traffic in the hottest season.

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Why Schools Need a Social Worker for Teachers

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I was offered a job at Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School as a school social worker — but with a unique spin on the traditional role. While I still have a caseload of students who I meet with regularly, my job description explicitly states that I am the mental health provider for the staff at our school.

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Teacher Layoffs Are Coming as Pandemic Relief Money for Schools Dries Up

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San Diego’s school board decided in early March to eliminate about 430 positions , roughly half of which will be educators , to contend with a $94 million budget shortfall. Texas’ Arlington Independent School District announced earlier this year that 275 staff positions will be cut.

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Engineers Week Feb. 18-24

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million engineering jobs that pay $42 per hour in median. Job growth from 2010 to 2014 was in the double digits in several engineering occupations. By pursuing a career in engineering, students can contribute to meaningful projects, solve complex problems, and make a positive difference in the world. has approximately 1.6

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Why Teacher Appreciation Matters More Than Ever

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This positive sentiment has slipped of late, and I believe we’ve reached the point where a show of gratitude is not enough. Cultivating a positive school culture that prioritizes collaboration, respect and support can lead to greater teacher satisfaction and, ultimately, better student outcomes.

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How to Showcase Your Skills when Applying for Your First Job

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This article is for recent graduates, either from high school or college, ready to look for a first job. Unfortunately, with so many candidates in search of the same job as you, you’re so anxious, wondering if you will ever get a working opportunity. The job market has also become difficult due to many candidates who need jobs.

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Most School Districts Still Lack Data-Privacy Personnel

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Only a few years ago, before the pandemic, finding a school district with a dedicated leadership position focused on data privacy was like spotting a “unicorn”—something so rare it was practically mythical. Have schools staffed up positions dedicated primarily to safeguarding privacy? Well, yes and no. But mostly no.

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