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government2 years ago•1 min saved

Gov. Kemp announces $1K bonuses for Georgia teachers and state employees

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced that every state employee and K-12 public school educator will receive a one-time retention bonus of $1,000, which will be included in their December paycheck. The bonuses are made possible due to the state's sound economic footing during and after the pandemic. Additionally, every public school in Georgia will receive $45,000 for school safety improvements, which will be part of the base budget every year.

via WSB Atlanta|

#bonuses #georgia #gov-kemp

education2 years ago•7 min saved

Unsanctioned Pro-Palestinian Teach-in Sparks Tension in Oakland Schools

Dozens of public school teachers in Oakland, California, are planning to hold unauthorized pro-Palestinian lessons, organized by a small group called 'OEA for Palestine,' which has drawn criticism from Jewish groups and parents. The curriculum includes references to Zionism and has offended some Jewish community members with its portrayal of Israel as an "apartheid state." The Oakland school district publicly opposed the event, and the superintendent emphasized the need for impartiality and keeping personal beliefs out of the classroom. The fallout surrounding this controversy comes amid a series of clashes at schools and universities across the country over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

via Daily Mail|

#controversy #education #jewish-groups

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Industries struggle as Biden's economy grows.

While the US job market has been recovering since the pandemic, some industries are still struggling to regain their pre-pandemic workforce. The leisure and hospitality sector has the biggest shortage of workers, followed by government jobs, particularly public school teachers. Many workers in these industries found jobs in other sectors that paid more and reduced their exposure to people. Despite the shortage, public education jobs were slower to raise wages than other industries, likely due to state and local budget constraints.

via KABC-TV|

#business #labor-shortage #leisure-and-hospitality