13 Jun2023
Offering Hope for Teacher Shortage
This article was originally published by Altoona Mirror and is reprinted with permission.
Pennsylvania’s children — many of whom face academic and social-emotional challenges — deserve high-quality, well-prepared teachers, but due to teacher shortages many school districts are struggling to hire and retain well-qualified candidates.
The teacher shortage is real and alarming, but there is hope.
The shortage has been building for many years.
Since 2010, new in-state teacher certifications have decreased by nearly 70% to record low levels. In response, the state has issued more emergency teaching permits than new certificates.