About 75% of surveyed California districts report a shortage of qualified teachers for 2016-17, and over 80% of these say shortages have worsened since 2013-14¶
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q2 i? Approximately 75% of surveyed California districts reported a shortage of qualified teachers for 2016-17, and over 80% of these districts said shortages had gotten worse since 2013-14. → Anne Podolsky and Leib Sutcher 2016
Evidence¶
Anne Podolsky and Leib Sutcher 2016¶
Anne Podolsky and Leib Sutcher. (2016). California Teacher Shortages: A Persistent Problem. Learning Policy Institute. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED606761
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Survey of 211 districts in the CSBA Delegate Assembly (response rate over 84%), generally reflecting California district demographics. The report states "Approximately 75% of districts report having a shortage of qualified teachers" and worsening trends.
"Approximately 75% of districts report having a shortage of qualified teachers for the 2016–17 school year. Over 80% of these districts say that shortages have gotten worse since the 2013–14 school year"
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- Three out of four surveyed California districts reported teacher shortages in fall 2016, and most said shortages were worsening — possibly the same claim (merge candidate)
- Increased retirements and resignations contributed to shortages in most large districts surveyed — related
- New California credentials stagnated at about 11,500 per year while estimated annual hires exceeded 20,000, so demand far outpaced supply — related
- California's teacher workforce is aging, with about 40% age 50 or older and 14% age 60 or older — related
- Districts with shortages most often lack special education, mathematics, and science teachers, and most lack middle and high school teachers — a narrower finding that bears on this claim
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About 75% of surveyed California districts report a shortage of qualified teachers for 2016-17, and over 80% of these say shortages have worsened since 2013-14 |
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About 75% of surveyed California districts report a shortage of qualified teachers for 2016-17, and over 80% of these say shortages have worsened since 2013-14 |
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