With more and more graduates struggling to get noticed in the job market, an analysis of the value of college that focuses on wages alone may not make education sound like a good deal. Fortunately for students, a degree is about a whole lot more than some job you probably won't even stay at for more than a few years.
Students and teachers are not immune from the effects of the economic downturn - despite help offered by recent economic legislation, many teachers in California are being notified that their employment is coming to an end.
An important reminder that along with all the great emerging technologies, there is still a great need for basic computer skills training.
With private employers slashing more than 100,000 jobs in February, current and perspective students should consider which careers and subjects are still in demand despite weak economic conditions.
Boston Globe's k-12 education job search page.
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