teacher shortage
Coverage of teacher shortage in the Nexus archive.
- Hawaiʻi’s Teacher Shortage Is At An Inflection Point
Hawaiʻi is facing a teacher shortage that signals the need for a more deliberate and forward-looking approach to workforce planning. The issue is described as an inflection point requiring systemic solutions beyond staffing adjustments.
- Sen. Mark Kelly wants more men in classrooms through new legislation
Sen. Mark Kelly is promoting bipartisan legislation to address teacher shortages by improving recruitment, training, and retention, with a focus on increasing male representation in teaching. He also supports the Building Community in America Act to expand mentorship opportunities for boys and young men through national service programs like AmeriCorps.
- Democratic school chief candidates debated voucher fraud, teacher shortage and Horne hotline
Democratic candidates Brett Newby and Teresa Leyba Ruiz debated issues including voucher program oversight, teacher retention, and accountability in Arizona's public education system. Ruiz emphasized her 35-year education background and budget management experience, while Newby highlighted challenges in rural schools and support for students with autism. Both candidates criticized the state's voucher program for lacking oversight and mismanagement.