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Teacher Shortages: What We Know (archive)

This brief is the first in a series of reports examining the teacher shortage dilemma. Designed to guide state leaders in policy decisions, this policy brief begins the series by considering what the research says about teacher shortages and highlights state task force findings. The five accompanying briefs examine strategies states are using to address teacher shortages:

  1. Alternative Certification
  2. Financial Incentives
  3. Induction and Mentorship
  4. Evaluation and Feedback
  5. Teacher Leadership

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April 27, 2016

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