Germany's teacher shortage puts schools in crisis mode DW 12/12/2023
Germany is facing a significant shortage of teachers, with estimates suggesting that 14,000 full-time teaching positions are currently vacant.
By 2035, the gap between supply and demand for teachers could grow to 56,000 full-time positions, according to a study by the GEW teachers' union. [ more ]
Supporters rally for $38 million in arts education funding at Brooklyn Academy of Music * Brooklyn Paper
Advocates in Brooklyn call for $38 million in program funding to ensure each school has at least one certified arts teacher and creative programs. [ more ]
Want to teach? New Alameda County partnership will help prospective educators earn a credential for as little as $42 a month
Alameda County Office of Education partners with Reach University to address the East Bay teacher shortage by offering a low-cost teacher credential program. [ more ]
Many substitute teachers in New York City are being underpaid for long-term assignments, violating the teacher contract with the United Federation of Teachers.
The teacher shortage has increased the reliance on long-term substitute teachers in NYC schools, but they are not receiving the extra pay and benefits they are entitled to. [ more ]
Bay Area schools are desperate for substitute teachers. Can this program help find them?
The Pipeline to Increase Community Teachers (PICT) initiative is aimed at addressing the teacher shortage in the Bay Area by placing community members in classrooms.
The program offers training, mentorship, and opportunities to shadow educators in order to attract more people, including those who may not have previously considered teaching. [ more ]