GSTG recipients report teaching in high-need schools and shortage subjects, with most intending to stay after their service obligation¶
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q2 i? Among survey respondents currently teaching, 88% reported teaching at a priority school and 91% of those wanted to stay after fulfilling their service obligations. → Leung-Gagné 2025
q2 i? Among those currently teaching, 38% reported teaching special education, 33% mathematics, and 30% science. → Leung-Gagné 2025 (2)
Evidence¶
Leung-Gagné 2025¶
Leung-Gagné, M., Maria Castillo, M., Patrick, S. K., Carver-Thomas, D., Kini, T., Bingener, C., & Giani, M. V. (2025). Strengthening the educator pipeline through service scholarships: California's Golden State Teacher Grant Program. Learning Policy Institute. https://doi.org/10.54300/518.478
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GSTG teacher candidate recipient survey (CSAC, April 2025; 3,137 answered the employment question): among the 84% currently teaching, "nearly 9 in 10 (88%) reported teaching at a priority school" and most intend to remain.
"Among these respondents, nearly 9 in 10 (88%) reported teaching at a priority school, and a vast majority of recipients (91%) currently serving at a priority school indicated that they wanted to stay teaching at their schools after fulfilling their service obligations."
Leung-Gagné 2025 (2)¶
Leung-Gagné, M., Maria Castillo, M., Patrick, S. K., Carver-Thomas, D., Kini, T., Bingener, C., & Giani, M. V. (2025). Strengthening the educator pipeline through service scholarships: California's Golden State Teacher Grant Program. Learning Policy Institute. https://doi.org/10.54300/518.478
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Survey of currently teaching recipients (n = 2,546, Table 5) shows concentration in shortage fields: 37.7% special education, and "a substantial proportion of survey respondents reported teaching in mathematics (33%) and science (30%)", well above statewide first- and second-year teacher rates.
"Additionally, a substantial proportion of survey respondents reported teaching in mathematics (33%) and science (30%), much higher than the proportion reported in statewide data on teaching assignments of first- and second-year teachers (8% for math and 6% for science in 2022–23)."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- Most survey respondents said the GSTG influenced their decision to pursue teaching, complete preparation, and teach in a priority school, with strongest perceived impacts among candidates of color — related
- Residencies prepare teachers for high-need subjects and schools, with most NCTR-network graduates hired in shortage fields and Title I schools — related
- The 2024 reduction of the maximum GSTG award from $20,000 to $10,000 left recipients with more unmet need, greater loan reliance, and more work during preparation — related
- Golden State Teacher Grant recipients reported the scholarship made teaching financially feasible and led them to plan longer stays in high-need schools — related
- Service scholarship and loan forgiveness programs effectively recruit and retain high-quality professionals when they cover a significant portion of tuition or living costs — a broader claim this one bears on
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GSTG recipients report teaching in high-need schools and shortage subjects, with most intending to stay after their service obligation |
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GSTG recipients report teaching in high-need schools and shortage subjects, with most intending to stay after their service obligation |
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