Innovative Solutions for Solving Teacher Shortages in Schools

U.S. public schools are facing a chronic and perpetual misalignment of teacher supply and demand, with certain kinds of teachers, such as qualified special education, science, and math teachers, being the hardest to find. High-poverty and high-minority school districts are often hit harder by teacher shortages. Teacher pay has stagnated, while the cost of a four-year degree has nearly doubled, leading to a decline in Americans' esteem for teaching. To solve the problem, schools can offer big hiring bonuses, provide support through mentorship programs, and invest in Grow Your Own programs.