The teacher shortage, a critical issue in education, stems from a complex interplay of factors. Increased demand for teachers, retention challenges, and an aging workforce contribute to a dearth of qualified educators. However, the shortage is not solely a matter of quantity; it is also influenced by the quality of the teaching environment. Student behavior plays a pivotal role, impacting teacher retention and job satisfaction. In classrooms where disruptive behavior is prevalent, educators may face stress and burnout, leading to a higher likelihood of leaving the profession.

The capacity to read and write, commonly known as literacy, stands out as a pivotal determinant in shaping an individual's career trajectory. Individuals with literacy skills have access to a broad spectrum of career possibilities, including highly skilled and well-paying positions. Conversely, those lacking literacy face severely restricted options, with even entry-level, low-skilled jobs posing challenges to secure.

When: May 3rd, 5-6:30pm

President Biden will email an additional 380,000 public service workers thanking them for their service and notifying them they are on track to have their debt cancelled through PSLF within two years

Association Calls on National Leaders and Other Public Figures to Lead by Example, Demonstrate Humanity and Respect for People Who Stutter

The Career Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 2, and will host employers ready to connect with University students

The American Counseling Association (ACA) is proud to celebrate school counselors and their work in schools across the nation during National School Counseling Week, Feb. 5 – 9, 2024. School counselors today are at the center of the problem-solving process and can help safeguard the mental and emotional well-being of students and parents alike.

A new study exploring the ever-changing landscape of workers’ experiences and perspectives around mental health, stigma, and work has uncovered new insights about how workplace mental health has changed from before, during, and after the pandemic. The findings show that mental health isn’t improving in the U.S., but there are some new bright spots, too. Workers are demonstrating greater awareness around mental health at work and are looking beyond traditional benefits and the latest technologies. What they increasingly want is what the research has always shown works: mentally healthier cultures. The authors break down what employees need and — increasingly expect — from their employers when it comes to mental health support and offer several strategies for leaders to foster sustainable, mentally healthy cultures.

The Clark County School District in Nevada, which has 2,000 vacant positions, is the fifth-largest district in America

The state education board voted Tuesday to amend licensing regulations in an effort to address the statewide teacher shortage.

The amendments create an easier pathway for already-licensed teachers to be able to teach special education and English as a second language and create a new license for pre-K teachers of students with disabilities. The board also voted to create a new provisional license for school nurses, who are also understaffed in Massachusetts districts.

Heading into the 2022-2023 school year, 48 percent of district leaders in the Northeast felt they were understaffed, according to the U.S. Department of Education. In Boston, there were about 900 positions available — including 219 teacher vacancies, CBS reported.

Teacher shortages lead to stretched resources and diminished individualized attention for students. This Spotlight will help you uncover what principals look for when hiring teachers; learn how establishing a supportive culture can help retain teachers; dissect the key reasons why teachers say they left the profession; examine how some states are making it easier to become a substitute teacher; and more.

THE STATE EDUCATION board is exploring new ways to address the statewide teacher shortage through more “flexible” regulations for specialized educators.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A team of Nebraska researchers is creating a program to help develop and retain special education teachers amid a massive shortage nationwide.

Right now, 98% of our country’s school districts don’t have enough, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

As schools try to rebound from pandemic-era teacher turnover, some educators and families say they’re especially worried about the future of special education. A severe shortage of qualified instructors in that field has left thousands of students, teachers and families in free fall.

Imagine trying to build a house with only a third of the construction crew that’s needed.

Or imagine you’re holding an event, with a ballroom filled with guests, but only a third of the waiters and catering staff showed up.