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Where Have All the Teachers Gone?
Public school districts that handed out pink slips during the Great Recession are now struggling with a shortage of classroom teachers—despite the Recovery. The number of college students enrolled to be trained for teaching dropped by 30% between 2010 and 2014. What’s in store for what’s often called America’s most important profession?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenSchool districts around the country are facing a shortage of teachers just as classes are about to begin. The changing economy, low pay and disputes about education reform are some of the reasons. What will it take to improve the prospects for a profession that’s vital to prosperity and democracy?
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