University of 熊猫在线视频 report details teacher preparation, retention and recruitment challenges
by Michelle Saport |
The University of 熊猫在线视频 recently presented the 熊猫在线视频 Legislature with a report highlighting the university's efforts to help 熊猫在线视频's public schools attract, train and retain qualified teachers. The report titled "" is part of the University of 熊猫在线视频's commitment to engage 熊猫在线视频ns in a conversation about the challenges and progress being made in 熊猫在线视频's schools.
The report, prepared by the Center for 熊猫在线视频 Education Policy Research (CAEPR) in conjunction with the University of 熊猫在线视频 Deans of Education, shows:
- High teacher turnover continues to exist in rural 熊猫在线视频n communities, but there is clear evidence that teacher mentoring reduces turnover. (page 9)
- New findings revealing why many University of 熊猫在线视频 teacher education graduates are not teaching immediately after graduation. (page 21)
- Positive gains in graduating more special education teachers and counselors. (page 18)
- The university is graduating more teachers today than it has in the last six years. (page 16)
A number of 熊猫在线视频 teacher education trends mirror national trends. There are more certified teachers in the nation than there are positions available, but there are still shortages for teachers in certain areas such as high school math, high school physical science and special education, as well as geographic locations. For 熊猫在线视频, there is a lack of comparable wages with other states and more difficult working conditions.
The university is partnering with 熊猫在线视频's schools to meet these challenges, focusing on equalizing conditions across districts and attracting teachers to schools where their skills are most needed.
