Teacher Shortage in West Virginia The teacher shortage has hit West Virginia, just as it has the rest of the nation. Because of the shortage, West Virginia parents may be surprised to find that there is a real chance…
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What is Troops to Teachers (TTT) For more than 20 years, Troops To Teachers has been the lead program assisting our Veterans as they transition to a career in teaching. Recognizing the incredible value and unique skills our Veterans…
Is the teacher shortage a problem? As detailed in part one and part two of this three-part blog series, the teacher shortage is real and it’s having a negative effect on students and schools. But there is good news; although the teacher shortage…
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Getting Back IN School It’s no secret that students need to be back in classrooms—now. In fact, all major organizations responsible for tracking youth growth and development, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, agree that in-person education is the best option. Of…
More Teachers Needed Pennsylvania schools are not immune to the teacher shortage. In fact, the number of undergraduate education majors in the state has declined by 55 percent over the last 20 years. As a result of this drop, fewer new…
Alternative teacher certification has existed for a long time. Recently, people have been asking how to get qualified teachers in our nation's classrooms. Alternative teacher certification programs have quickly increased in flexibility and affordability. They offer online classes and…
Teachers are incredibly resourceful at finding information and advice from fellow teachers. While reading blogs, scouting Pinterest, finding mentors, and buying lesson plans from other teachers, an educator can gather useful information to prepare herself for managing a classroom.…
A year ago, Wisconsin's State Superintendent created a working group consisting of school administrators, principals and teachers to develop strategic solutions for Wisconsin’s teacher shortage. Two strategies developed were to “empower districts with more options and flexibility in hiring, particularly…
Pennsylvania was named the 5th best state for K-12 teachers according to WalletHub’s recent state-by-state analysis. This ranking is especially impressive since the state received 11th place in the 2016 analysis. The quality of teachers’ work environment and annual…
School leaders are struggling to fill each classroom with a qualified teacher. However, a provision created to help was included in the budget Gov. Scott Walker signed Sept. 21. The new legislation allows alternative teacher certification programs to provide…
