https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/staff-shortages Staff Shortages en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:10:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-teacher-shortages-really-say-about-the-profession/2026/10 In the new book, Ending Teacher Shortages, researcher Tuan Nguyen highlights need to move from magic bullets to a more stable workforce Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:10:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-teacher-shortages-really-say-about-the-profession/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-the-u-s-teaching-profession-compares-to-global-peers/2026/09 New data from OECD show global trends in teacher staffing and workloads. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:24:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-the-u-s-teaching-profession-compares-to-global-peers/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/states-roll-back-pay-incentives-for-teachers-in-high-need-areas/2026/09 A new national study finds less differentiated pay for science fields, high-risk student groups. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/states-roll-back-pay-incentives-for-teachers-in-high-need-areas/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/skills-change-fast-in-cte-can-teachers-keep-up/2026/09 As career education expands, teachers often are still left to find industry training on their own. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:51:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/skills-change-fast-in-cte-can-teachers-keep-up/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-are-failing-english-learners-with-disabilities/2026/07 An EdWeek Research Center survey found gaps in trained staff for dually identified students. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:40:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-are-failing-english-learners-with-disabilities/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-are-navigating-the-english-learner-teacher-shortage/2026/07 EdWeek Research Center survey data found schools continue to struggle staffing for English learners. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:57:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-are-navigating-the-english-learner-teacher-shortage/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-were-talking-about-teacher-shortages-the-wrong-way/2026/07 Oversimplifying our K-12 staffing challenges makes them harder to solve. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:58:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-were-talking-about-teacher-shortages-the-wrong-way/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-unspoken-reason-men-turn-away-from-careers-as-early-educators/2026/06 Calvin Moore Jr. gets honest about why so few men are early-childhood teachers and how to fix it. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:13:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-unspoken-reason-men-turn-away-from-careers-as-early-educators/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-hope-they-can-replenish-their-bus-driver-ranks-this-summer/2026/05 Without enough drivers, other educators often fill gaps. A new survey shows how often. Wed, 27 May 2026 17:28:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-hope-they-can-replenish-their-bus-driver-ranks-this-summer/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-serve-english-learners-today-in-charts/2026/04 New national survey data sheds light on where schools can improve English learners' instruction. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:43:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-serve-english-learners-today-in-charts/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/they-re-our-kids-how-teaching-english-learners-is-changing As the national English-learner population continues to grow, the role of EL teachers is evolving. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/they-re-our-kids-how-teaching-english-learners-is-changing https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-what-trumps-100-000-visa-fee-could-mean-for-schools/2026/01 An expert on teacher migration explains the possible consequences for international teachers. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:20:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-what-trumps-100-000-visa-fee-could-mean-for-schools/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-this-district-works-to-attract-and-retain-hard-to-find-cte-instructors/2026/01 CTE instructors are difficult to hire and retain. This district uses external connections and internal resources to support its program. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:25:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-this-district-works-to-attract-and-retain-hard-to-find-cte-instructors/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/50-years-of-idea-4-things-to-know-about-the-landmark-special-education-law/2025/12 The nation's primary special education law details schools' obligations to students with disabilities. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:30:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/50-years-of-idea-4-things-to-know-about-the-landmark-special-education-law/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-one-states-bold-plan-to-keep-special-education-teachers/2025/12 Pennsylvania's training and mentoring program works to retain teachers serving students with disabilities. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:31:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-one-states-bold-plan-to-keep-special-education-teachers/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-uncertified-teachers-went-from-a-stopgap-to-an-escalating-crisis/2025/10 Using uncertified teachers to fill shortages may further destabilize the educator pipeline. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:38:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-uncertified-teachers-went-from-a-stopgap-to-an-escalating-crisis/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/these-maps-reveal-gaps-in-special-education-english-learner-teacher-supply/2025/09 Long-term teacher shortages for these growing populations demand new solutions to rebuild pipelines. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:57:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/these-maps-reveal-gaps-in-special-education-english-learner-teacher-supply/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-united-nations-says-teacher-shortages-are-a-global-problem/2025/09 Worldwide, countries need to recruit another 44 million primary and secondary teachers by 2030 to meet demand, a new report finds. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:00:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-united-nations-says-teacher-shortages-are-a-global-problem/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/group-subscriptions/leadership/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-recruitment-retention Your Guide to Recruitment & Retention Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:41:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/group-subscriptions/leadership/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-recruitment-retention https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/will-a-j-1-visa-freeze-disrupt-teacher-staffing/2025/06 A federal pause on appointments for J-1 visas could affect districts, which have used international teachers to fill staffing holes. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:21:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/will-a-j-1-visa-freeze-disrupt-teacher-staffing/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/will-fired-federal-workers-consider-teaching-some-schools-may-soon-find-out/2025/04 Thousands of federal employees face unemployment. Some states and districts see an opportunity to recruit skilled workers to the classroom. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:46:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/will-fired-federal-workers-consider-teaching-some-schools-may-soon-find-out/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-burnout-is-real-whats-to-blame-and-how-to-keep-it-at-bay/2025/03 Teachers share their tips for avoiding burnout. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:19:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-burnout-is-real-whats-to-blame-and-how-to-keep-it-at-bay/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-shortages-are-improving-with-two-big-exceptions/2025/03 New job posting data suggests staffing support needs to be targeted at particular areas. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:15:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-shortages-are-improving-with-two-big-exceptions/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/cte-grows-in-popularity-among-students-but-teachers-are-tough-to-find/2025/01 As career and technology education becomes more popular among students, schools struggle to fill teaching vacancies. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:22:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/cte-grows-in-popularity-among-students-but-teachers-are-tough-to-find/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-big-challenges-school-lunch-programs-face-as-they-feed-students/2025/01 School nutrition directors report problems with costs, supply shortages, and staffing. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:59:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-big-challenges-school-lunch-programs-face-as-they-feed-students/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-4-new-studies-say-about-how-districts-can-attract-and-retain-teachers/2025/01 New insights on teachers' starting salaries, working conditions, and contract work can help leaders better hire and retain teachers. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:21:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-4-new-studies-say-about-how-districts-can-attract-and-retain-teachers/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-student-loan-debt-is-an-overlooked-crisis-in-teacher-education/2024/12 If we want to make the teaching profession a more attractive career pathway, we need to do something about debt. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:26:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-student-loan-debt-is-an-overlooked-crisis-in-teacher-education/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-we-still-havent-solved-teacher-shortages-despite-decades-of-trying/2024/10 The teacher-shortage discourse has a long history—and no perfect solutions. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:49:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-we-still-havent-solved-teacher-shortages-despite-decades-of-trying/2024/10