Approximately four fifths of LEAs reported not having enough qualified staff to teach TK¶
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q2 i? About one fifth of LEAs (23%) reported having enough Multiple Subject credential holders, and 21% reported enough teachers meeting ECE coursework requirements; the remainder reported shortages. → Leung-Gagné 2023
Evidence¶
Leung-Gagné 2023¶
Leung-Gagné, M., Wang, V., Melnick, H., & Mauerman, C. (2023). How are California school districts planning for universal prekindergarten? Results from a 2022 survey. Learning Policy Institute. https://doi.org/10.54300/109.432
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Survey analysis of LEA workforce-development plans. When asked about strategies to support credential attainment, "About a fifth of LEAs surveyed (23%) selected this option, reporting that they had enough Multiple Subject credential holders"; 21% similarly reported enough ECE-qualified teachers.
"About a fifth of LEAs surveyed (23%) selected this option, reporting that they had enough Multiple Subject credential holders."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- California LEAs reported sufficient fully qualified TK lead teachers in 2022–23 but high second-adult vacancies, and projected needing 1,489 more TK lead teachers and 962 more aides in 2023–24 — reports the opposite
- TK staffing shortages improved: TK assistant teacher vacancies fell from 12% to 3%, and 91% of LEAs reported enough lead teachers meeting 2025–26 requirements — reports the opposite
- TK staffing needs grew with expansion while vacancy rates held steady, but LEAs projected nearly 2,400 additional assistant teachers for 2025–26 — related
- Teacher shortages disproportionately impact students in priority and highest-need California schools, which have fewer fully credentialed and more inexperienced teachers — related
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Approximately four fifths of LEAs reported not having enough qualified staff to teach TK |
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Approximately four fifths of LEAs reported not having enough qualified staff to teach TK |
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