🏫 US Special Ed Shortages. Global Renewable Energy Shift. AI Degrees Were Popular Before Mass AI Model Popularity.

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🏫 K12 Education. US schools understaffed in special education roles
🍃 Green Skills. Global shift to renewable energy on the rise
🤖 Artificial Intelligence. AI degrees were on the rise before AI models were largely publicised

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🏫 US Schools Understaffed in Special Education Roles 

Special education tops US K-12 staffing shortages, with 34% of schools reporting vacancies, followed closely by classroom aides at 32%. Mental health professionals and academic interventionists also face notable gaps amid funding cuts from the new Federal budget , reflecting rising student support needs. Persistent shortages threaten learning quality and student well-being. The U.S. Department of Education’s Teacher Quality Partnership program is funding targeted recruitment and training to address critical shortages, especially in high-need subjects and support roles.

🍃Global Shift to Renewable Energy on the Rise

From 2016 to 2024, Poland recorded a 10% compounded annual growth rate in renewable energy, highlighting a rapid shift away from fossil fuels. Overall, the data reflects a global acceleration in clean energy investment, with several countries surpassing 4–5% growth annually. The EU’s REPowerEU plan continues to play a central role in supporting renewable energy deployment across member states. This expansion is driven by energy security concerns, falling technology costs, and climate commitments. 

🤖 AI Degrees Were on the Rise Before AI Models Were Largely Publicised 

Smart steel manufacturing leads global steel trends in 2024 with 24%, edging out recycled steel at 21%. The focus is shifting toward automation, digitalization, and sustainability, with 3D printing and robotic automation also gaining traction. This aligns with the accelerating push for greener and more efficient industrial production, such as China's rapid expansion of smart foundries and AI-led efficiency programs. The EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act supports this pivot, promoting digital and low-carbon manufacturing across member states.

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