Archive for July, 2010

St Louis Teaching Jobs Could Depend on Federal Legislation

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Many St Louis teaching jobs hang in the balance.

A bill that would provide $10 billion in emergency public school funding throughout the nation is currently under debate in Congress. If passed, that bill could end up saving 3,200 education jobs in Missouri and more than 100,000 jobs across America.

Missouri Commissioner of Education Chris Nicastro recently joined national Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in support of the pending legislation. Both leaders agree that the funding should not at the cost of other school reform programs, such as Race to the Top, a competitive education grant.

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Austin Construction Jobs Supported by Spike in Home Building

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

At least one sector is helping to create Austin construction jobs.

The construction industry throughout the nation continues to suffer the lasting effects of the economic downturn. The industry, which was among the hardest hit by the recession, is not likely to make a full recovery anytime soon.

The situation in Austin is no different. While the area’s other industries are beginning to recover and add workers each month. the construction industry continues to lag behind.

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Houston Teaching Jobs Tough to Fill

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

One local school district is having a tough time filling Houston teaching jobs.

After cutting several teaching positions and grappling with typical turnover rates in the education industry, the Houston Independent School District is having a hard time in its efforts to hire the best teachers and education staff from across the country.

During June, the district laid off 162 teachers from nine campuses as part of Superintendent Terry Grier’s Apollo 20 reform plan, and another 80 teachers left schools on their own accord. The district now has the task of filling these vacancies, as well as about 1,000 openings the school system faces each year.

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