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Her Education

The AUTISM ACADEMY FOR EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT successfully educates children with compassion, dignity, and respect, emphasizing their Kid’s First motto. Laura co-founded the Autism Academy in 2012 in partnership with her husband, the-late Donald Newcomb. She defined a specialized curriculum and secured an accreditation at the start of the 2013 school year. They opened 1 location, with 24 students, and four teachers. After 25 years of marriage, Don passed away on November 12, 2015. However, they planted seeds that sprouted into a legacy that Laura continues to nourish. The Autism Academy currently occupies four campuses (Tempe, Gilbert, Phoenix, and Tucson), manages almost 300 employees, and services nearly 700 students. In 2020, Newcomb expanded her entrepreneurial accouterment and academic reach by opening a traditional charter school in rural Maricopa. A PLUS CHARTER SCHOOLS is at 93 percent capacity with 280 students and 30 staffers aiming high with a motto of Project-Based Learning. In 2021, Laura Newcomb became the founder and co-owner of EMPOWERED ADULT SERVICES. The adult day program emphasizes serving the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities aiming to work on life skills and personal interests. The Chandler, Arizona campus offers six providers and currently enrolls over 20 members.

EDUCATION BlogS

By Mikole Mayo, MaE., Texas Educator

According to the U.S. Gallup polls, ratings of honesty and ethical standards, grade schoolteachers ranked third as the most trusted. Even schools across the country still struggle to keep qualified educators in the classroom. According to research, the entire country is experiencing a teacher shortage.

If we expect to continue competing internationally, school districts, government officials, and other leaders must examine this significant concern – and take it seriously. Afterward, America must create conditions to keep well-trained educators in the academic field.

Is There a Teacher Shortage?

According to data released by the U.S. Department of Education, the teacher shortage affected every state and has rapidly declined since the 2017-2018 school year. Five primary subjects are critically affected:

  1. Math

  2. Special education

  3. Science

  4. Foreign language

  5. English as a second language

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