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13 Oct2022

A ‘National Teacher Shortage’? New Research Reveals Vastly Different Realities Between States and Regions

First national comparison of unfilled, full-time teacher roles shows that nine states are experiencing high vacancy rates

This story was produced by The 74, a non-profit, independent news organization focused on education in America.

A new report casts doubt on the narrative of a widespread “national teacher shortage,” finding instead that thousands of vacancies appear to be localized so far in nine states across the country.

Mapping the vacancies nationally, a recently published working paper and website crafted by three education researchers offers the latest, though incomplete, snapshot of reported teacher shortages.

23 Sep2022

Traditional University Teacher Ed Programs Face Enrollment Declines, Staff Cuts

As higher ed enrollment lags, colleges try to make teacher preparation more enticing, sustainable to ward off local shortages

By Marianna McMurdock

This story was produced by The 74, a non-profit, independent news organization focused on education in America.

The pandemic has exacerbated a troubling national trend: Fewer potential teachers are entering the profession.

Nearly every state lost a large proportion of teaching candidates between 2010 and 2018, according to a Center for American Progress report — and the pandemic has further strained traditional colleges and universities programs, many of which face declining enrollment and were forced to recently cut staff.

Author Archive

A ‘National Teacher Shortage’? New Research Reveals Vastly Different Realities Between States and Regions

First national comparison of unfilled, full-time teacher roles shows that nine states are experiencing high vacancy rates

Traditional University Teacher Ed Programs Face Enrollment Declines, Staff Cuts

As higher ed enrollment lags, colleges try to make teacher preparation more enticing, sustainable to ward off local shortages

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