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Understanding Supply and Demand Among Mathematics and Science Teachers

Abstract

"In
this chapter I will briefly summarize what the data tell us about the realities
of school staffing problems and teacher shortages, especially for mathematics
and science teachers. I will argue that the conventional wisdom on
teacher shortages is largely a case of a wrong diagnosis and a wrong prescription
and that while the above policy efforts are often worthwhile, the data
show they will not solve the teacher staffing problems schools are facing."



Richard Ingersoll gave a presentation on this topic at the 2006 MSP Learning Network Conference. Click here to view Richard Ingersoll's presentation