> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🎓 >35% Spanish Teachers Reconsidered Profession. US Sustainability Transparency. Smart Watches Led Revenue. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/35-spanish-teachers-reconsidered-profession-us-sustainability-transparency-smart-watches-led-revenue/ - Published: 2025-08-04T06:55:02.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-04T06:55:01.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #401 Looks at Spanish Teachers’ Views on Leaving the Profession, Sustainability Data Disclosure, and Smart Device Revenue. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Hello**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **👋** City to provide $1M in [workforce](https://wkkg.com/local-news/city-to-provide-1-million-in-workforce-grants-to-clean-energy-center/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) grants to clean energy center. Ontario investing [$260M](https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1006247/ontario-investing-260-million-to-protect-and-train-workers?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to protect and train workers. AI CERTs launches ‘Mission AI-Saksham’ to offer free [AI certifications](https://www.passionateinmarketing.com/ai-certs-launches-mission-ai-saksham-initiative-to-offer-free-ai-certifications-in-indian-colleges?ref=newsletters.qs.com) across Indian universities. NSF invests [$25.5M](https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99441-new-research-initiative-to-spur-us-manufacturing-technology?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=A%20new%20research%20initiative%20will%20enable%20U.S.%20manufacturing%20innovation.&text=ALEXANDRIA%2C%20VA%E2%80%94The%20National%20Science,enable%20next%2Dgeneration%20U.S.%20manufacturing.) to advance AI-driven workforce skills in next-gen manufacturing. [UP](https://www.ainvest.com/news/launches-ai-training-program-google-microsoft-intel-2507/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) partners with tech giants for AI training. VGTel Inc. has launched [VegaCore ](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/vgtel-inc-unveils-vegacore-ai-124000216.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com)AI to align with US education reforms and AI acceleration. Australia to cancel [$10B](https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2025/08/1253692/australia-wipes-a16-billion-student-loans?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in student debt, aiding millions. ### Today's Topics 🎓 **Higher Education.** \>35% of Spanish teachers considered quitting jobs **🍃 Green Skills.** The US ranks 2nd in sustainability disclosures by industry **🏭 Advanced Manufacturing.** Smart watches with advanced chips tops wearable market Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 🎓 >35% of Spanish Teachers Considered Quitting Jobs [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe4t5XPHqmk_RgneSObRQGFYsWLDa0kD72Rxc9t2U3Mg56wQEdPjJPefBrF940ejPidqaci_ybZs0WCC_sp-OA7y5junR8577LDOB8VOzFNUTb1PSPiaRopYhYYjXFENpqV5_qpVg?key=CRSDxP5qgY4cebWpr0_7uw)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHH66PCVE8KDYTXV4HM/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) According to the survey conducted by the EsadeEcPol Centre, over 35% of teachers in Spain reconsidered leaving the profession for a similar job in 2023, reflecting growing negative sentiment.[ With over 20%](https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/teacher-shortage-europe-unesco-and-fundacion-sm-launch-spanish-edition-unescos-global-report?ref=newsletters.qs.com) working under annual or fixed-term contracts, job insecurity is widespread, especially among younger teachers, causing stress and undermining long-term commitment. These conditions [reduce teachers' connection to the school community](https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/most-teachers-have-lost-their-enthusiasm-for-20250326064845-nt.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and worsen educational quality. Combined with ongoing teacher shortages, the prevalence of temporary contracts makes teaching less attractive than other career paths. ## 🍃 The US Ranks 2nd in Sustainability Disclosures by Industry [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/08/HolonIQ_Percentage_of_industries_which_disclose_sustainability_information_by_country_region_2024_HCHO3EP7V2Y3Z6LCMAYW.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHO3EP7V2Y3Z6LCMAYW?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Just 15.04% of industries in Europe disclosed sustainability information in 2024, the highest among all regions. The data points to a slow but regionally uneven uptake of [corporate transparency](https://www.sdgsreview.org/LifestyleJournal/article/view/6593?ref=newsletters.qs.com). With growing investor and regulatory pressure, especially in Europe, companies are gradually aligning with ESG expectations. The EU’s [Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive](https://finance.ec.europa.eu/capital-markets-union-and-financial-markets/company-reporting-and-auditing/company-reporting/corporate-sustainability-reporting%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com), in effect since January 2024, is a key driver behind Europe’s lead. ## 🏭 Smart Watches with Advanced Chips Tops Wearable Market [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXegKdj7z0Cj-sBO_96i8pcv01soHHVpBmZoT4mfPX4xc-rH5XMEY8WlrwgstDDltrxNcgdLgN396jjIcmftP2TnnpycFAcPup04XExKQvs_50hbQAp532PUX6Xqof9PYfKjMwG2Dg?key=CRSDxP5qgY4cebWpr0_7uw)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHM96ODGV62IB4TBJR7/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Global smartwatch revenue rose from nearly $45B in 2023 to around $48B in 2024, outpacing growth in smart bands and scales. The trend reflects rising demand for advanced health tracking, prompting a shift toward[ high-performance chips in wearables](https://www.meegle.com/en%5Fus/topics/chip-design/chip-design-for-wearable-sensors?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Advanced chips such as [Samsung Exynos](https://semiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/smartwatch/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), Qualcomm Snapdragon, and Apple SiP are a few of many chips being integrated. With smarter sensors comes growing [concerns about accuracy and health data interpretation](https://novosound.net/the-accuracy-problem-in-wearables/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), as health tracking has been a leading driver for many people to engage in fitness activities. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)