Teachers Still in Short Supply Despite DOE Efforts to Repopulate Classrooms

February 8, 2024 | njspotlightnews.org

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The shortage of teachers and other school staff has reached “crisis” levels according to recent testimony from superintendents. At the state board’s monthly meeting, the department shared steps it is taking to recruit and retain teachers to fully staff schools. The presentation did not include much information on how many teachers have been recruited, which board members said makes it difficult to judge how successful their efforts have been.

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[Note: It is concerning to note that the Department of Education’s efforts seem to be directed more toward lowering standards than seeking ways to attract more qualified teachers through better compensation and fewer bureaucratic burdens. The average teacher salary in US is $57,803 while the average NFL player salary is around $2.8 million.]