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Teacher shortage
Why a Massachusetts school district is recruiting teachers from Brazil
by
Carrie Jung
May 8, 2023
As a nationwide educator shortage persists, some districts are sponsoring immigrant work visas to attract and retain staff.
States consider a contract that would help teachers stay certified across state lines
Feb 2, 2023
At least 10 states are considering an agreement that would make it easier for teachers licensed in one state to work in any of the others.
Some Texas school districts are pivoting to a 4-day week
by
Bill Zeeble
Oct 31, 2022
One district that has made the move is finding it easier to recruit and hire teachers. But some working parents say it is harder to manage.
How one elementary principal is dealing with hiring staff and kids' learning loss
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Anais Amin
Sep 28, 2022
"We are scrambling as a school, as a district" to catch up kids and address mental health needs, Jessica Gomez of Southern California says.
As the school year approaches, districts scramble to hire teachers
Jul 22, 2022
In many districts, the kids are due back in August, and lots of school leaders are still trying to figure out who’s going to be in front of them.
With a new school year in view, many districts struggle to find enough teachers
Jul 14, 2022
Some districts are offering more pay and housing stipends. Others are cutting back, putting a bigger load on remaining teachers.
A day in the life of a pandemic principal
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Anais Amin
Feb 7, 2022
Principal Greg Moffitt explains the puzzle of planning for the school day and supporting anxious educators and families.
For public good, not for profit.
Another school year, another year of teacher shortages
by
Reema Khrais
Sep 15, 2016
Teacher shortages are significant in special education, math and science.
Teachers feel undervalued — and they may be right
by
Jed Kim
Aug 18, 2016
Teachers make 17 percent less than workers with the same education and experience.