Podcasts about teacher shortage

On the Wednesday, Feb. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia cotton growers are projected to grow 21% less cotton this year; Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivers his annual State of the City business address; and Georgia lawmakers work to address a statewide teacher shortage.

Crabs In Bucket_ The M'sphere Revisionist History, Urban Teacher Shortage, Eric July vs The Culture

Crabs In Bucket_ The M'sphere Revisionist History, Urban Teacher Shortage, Eric July vs The Culture

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An error by the Education Ministry has meant teacher shortages for this year and last were not forecasted. The Ministry is now projecting that schools will be 1250 teachers short between 2025 and 2027. Principals and teachers' unions have had to combine classes and cancel subjects due to the shortage. PPTA President Chris Abercombie talks to Ryan Bridge. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three-quarters of secondary school's report having no applicants for recent teaching vacancies due to the ongoing retention and recruitment crisis. This is according to a survey carried out by the Principals and Deputy Principals Association. Pat discussed these findings with and we are now joined by the Principals and Deputy Principals Association President, Michael Murphy

North Carolina’s worsening teacher shortage is hampering schools that need special education services. Students with disabilities are increasingly being taught by people who aren’t qualified to provide them with special services. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst explains what schools are doing to comply with state and federal law.  

Do you know who's to blame for the high school teacher shortage we're hearing about today? You are. I am, as well. We're both to blame. Because, whether you're a parent or not, we have done an absolutely brilliant job of putting people off wanting to become a teacher. And it's a weird mix of us doing too much of some stuff and too little of other stuff. And the outcome is 346 full-time vacancies unfilled just weeks out from the new school year. Now I know you might be thinking "oh yeah, we hear this every year from the unions. They take every opportunity to bang on about needing more pay, more resources blah blah blah.” But it's not just the unions speaking out. There's a principal in the news saying that in the 16 years he's been in the job, there's only been one where he's started the year without enough teachers. Looks like this could be his second. So why am I putting the blame on us? Because that's not what the unions are saying. It's certainly not what the government is saying, either. As if they would. So why am I saying it? I'm saying it because parents - and I'm one of them (our three are in their early 20s now) but, yep, I know I've been guilty over the years of poking my nose in - probably a bit too much. Not as badly as other parents - but I'm guilty. And what we've done in the process, is we have piled so many expectations and pressure on teachers that we are driving them nuts. We think that we deserve one-on-one time with them whenever we want it. So much so, that some schools have had to put a ban on parents barging into the classroom before or after school to “have a word”. We've been banging on the door, writing emails. The way some parents behave, you could describe it as harassment of teachers. This is the part of my argument where we have done “too much”, and it's part of the reason why I think we have to carry the blame for people not wanting to be teachers. Another part of my “too much” argument is the expectations we have placed on teachers and schools to provide not just an education but full-scale social services. As well as all the moaning about all the holidays they, supposedly, get - and let's not forget all the tut-tutting over the keep cups about teacher-only days. Who would want to be a teacher with all that going on? Not me. As for the “too little” bit —this is where you and I have put people off wanting to be teachers by not doing enough— this is all about our lack of support and advocacy for teachers. And this is broad. At one end, you've got the way people are always far too busy to put their hand up to help out with anything at school. You'll know as much as I do that the ones who do are always the same faces, and they get sick of it eventually. At the other end —on a broader level— we have done an absolutely hopeless job of standing up for our teachers. And there is an absolutely prime example. We have quietly sat-by and allowed to happen what I think is the most damaging thing that's ever been done to our education system - the modern learning environment. The modern learning environment has been —in my opinion— an absolute disaster. And you and I - we've allowed it to happen. It gets moaned about, but no one ever takes it to the next level. The fact that teachers have been forced to teach kids in these barn-like settings with tents and bean bags and noise. Again, who would want to be a teacher in that kind of set-up? I wouldn't! But we have allowed the Ministry of Education to force these monstrosities on schools. Sure, we might have had a rant about it to our mates - but that's all we've done. And by stopping there, we have let teachers down big-time. And by letting teachers down big time by not advocating for them as much as we should —and by placing such unrealistic expectations on them— by doing too much of some stuff and not enough of other stuff - we have done a first-class job of telling people to forget about being teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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There are teacher shortages across a range of subjects in secondary school, as there generally are at the start of each year. More than 400 principal and teaching roles are currently being advertised in the Education Gazette. In 2024 there were almost 1600 vacancies, a similar number to recent comparable years. Secondary Principals' Council Chair Kate Gainsford told Ryan Bridge schools are employing a lot of teachers from overseas. She says it's a worldwide problem, but we also need to be building up a local pool of teachers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As kids get ready to head back to school, educators are worried about a lack of teachers - with a shortage of about 346 full time teachers sparking concerns. The PPTA's Chris Abercrombie says New Zealand is competing with the rest of the world for staff. He says New Zealand needs to be an attractive place for domestic teachers to stay, and for overseas teachers to move to. "The Government could be looking at increasing pay and conditions at their upcoming collective agreement - we know that pay helps keep people in the profession." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A principal says schools across the country are struggling to fill teaching roles. More than 400 principal and teaching roles are currently being advertised in the Education Gazette. In 2024 there were almost 1600 vacancies - a similar number to recent comparable years. Lumsden's Northern Southland College Principal Pete Wilkinson told Francesca Rudkin that traditionally, it's always been difficult to attract teachers to rural areas. But he says it's a nationwide problem now. Wilkinson says it's exceptionally hard to attract people into teaching and they have vacancies going unfilled for months, if not years. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nebraska State Education Association, which is the teacher's union, wants state lawmakers to make “major movements” this legislative session to tackle the teacher shortage.

The Nebraska State Education Association, which is the teacher's union, wants state lawmakers to make “major movements” this legislative session to tackle the teacher shortage.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…THROWING THE BOOK AT BOB …. MENENDEZ …. Prosecutors are asking the judge for  FIFTEEN YEARS for the embattled former senator for bribery and acting as a foreign agent; Plus, TIKTOK BAN before the Supreme Court… the Justices hear arguments as the app faces its potential final days in the US, leaving small businesses here in the state scrambling; Also, no jail time or penalties for President-elect Trump…but for the first time in our nation's history a convicted felon will occupy the White House; And, dumping the state's basic skills exam, educators are looking for ways to curb the state's TEACHER SHORTAGE.     

MORGAN SMITH: Welcome to the Intersect Ed Podcast, where the stories of public education policy and practice meet. I'm your host, Morgan Smith, and I am back with you just in time for the 89th Legislative Session. And heading in, it's fair to say lawmakers have a lot of unfinished business when it comes to education policy.Let's do a brief review of how we got here. If one word defined the Legislature's approach to education policy in 2023, it was gridlock. Bill after bill — including crucial proposals for school funding and teacher pay raises — fell victim to lawmakers' battle over vouchers. This only intensified the pressure on Texas public schools, leaving them to deal with teacher shortages, budget shortfalls, and rising inflation as they continued to serve the state's 5.5 million public school students. Today, we'll discuss how our state's leaders can start this session ready to act on essential education policy items and focus on one area you're likely to hear a lot about as the session gets underway — how teacher workforce issues, including a shortage of certified teachers, are affecting Texas students. BOB POPINKSI: It's not like Texas doesn't know what to do when it comes to our teacher workforce issues. Prior to the last legislative session, they came out with a couple of dozen recommendations under the Teacher Vacancy Taskforce Report.  These recommendations included enhancing teachers' total compensation packages to incentives for hard-to-staff areas.MORGAN SMITH: This is Bob Popinski, the Senior Director of Policy for Raise Your Hand Texas.BOB POPINKSI: But the problem is only one of those recommendations was actually implemented last legislative session. The State Board of Education has been going through the rulemaking processes over the last year, and that's the high-quality instructional materials. The other 23 recommendations were left untouched. Part of that has to do with a lot of those policies were in the legislative package that failed during our regular session and four subsequent special sessions.MORGAN SMITH: There are multiple ways to become a public school teacher in Texas, but traditionally, all of them have required someone who wants to teach to become certified. The goal of preparing teachers through high-quality programs with a clinical teaching component is to combine learning about the practice of good pedagogy and classroom management with practical hands-on experience, says Jacob Kirskey, an assistant professor at Texas Tech's College of Education whose areas of research include the education labor market and teacher pipeline. JACOB KIRKSEY: That means they're watching an experienced veteran teacher model classroom management. So what happens when a student is disengaged in a moment, and you don't want to detract from other students' learning, but you also want to make sure that that student becomes engaged if they're not already.What do you do when you have varying sets of abilities in the classroom based on prior learning or what students are just simply coming in based on demographic differences in the household? How do you as a teacher manage those differences and make sure that, again, kids are staying on track who are already there, but also that kids are a little behind those kids catch up to where they need to be. These are all things that you can read about, but they're not always things that it is easy to translate what you're reading into practice. And so a high-quality teacher preparation experience is one, again, that brings that tangible experience to what candidates are learning in the process of becoming a teacher.MORGAN SMITH: But as Texas school districts struggle to fill vacancies amid budget cuts and teacher shortages with a very limited pool of candidates, educators are increasingly entering classrooms via another route — with no certification at all. In the 2022-23 school year, uncertified teachers accounted for 1 in 3 of newly hired public school educators in the state, with 43% of them being at the elementary and early education level. They also made up over 80% of new hires in 40 Texas counties. And, according to Jacob Kirksey's research, almost three out of four uncertified teachers have had no prior experience working in Texas public schools, and nearly one in five do not hold a bachelor's degree. JACOB KIRKSEY: So an uncertified teacher is one that has no record of being in a teacher preparation program. They have no record of completing any coursework. There's literally no record of them in the state Board of Educator Certification, which is our state body that issues the teaching certifications.MORGAN SMITH: The consequences of relying on uncertified teachers show up in student outcomes. Studies show that students with new uncertified teachers lose about four months of learning in reading and three months in math unless the teacher has previous experience working in a public school. They are also significantly underdiagnosed for dyslexia and miss more days of school. None of this is surprising, as we know teachers are the single most important in-school factor when it comes to student success. LORI POWELL: The day-in and day-out struggle is that the pedagogy that's missing that teaches them how children acquire knowledge. And I think every teacher who comes in the building loves kids and wants to work with kids and wants to help kids, but I see how some of these new teachers who are hired straight out of college who have gone through a traditional path hit the ground running as teachers. There's so much that they know about classroom management and how to be prepared, how the kids need to learn something, and a teacher who hasn't gone through that process, there's just so much of that that you don't know. And you don't know that you don't know it.MORGAN SMITH: This is Lori Powell, a public school teacher of 17 years who is currently a gifted and talented specialist at Northside Independent School District's Carnahan Elementary School in San Antonio. LORI POWELL: A certified teacher has such a bigger box of tools to use, to help the students and to understand the process of the learning. And that just takes time, and exposure and truly understanding. You can't really put a lesson plan in a teacher's hand and say, "Read this word for word and the kids are going to learn." It takes an understanding. So, the process of certification and experience is how you get that understanding… That time with students in the classroom and watching the flow with a teacher who's a master teacher, it's not something to miss. And I understand we're in times that many of these pieces are unavoidable, but you can't replace it, the learning that happens from that teacher who has refined the art. It's an art and it's a science. And it just takes some time to get there.MORGAN SMITH: Lori Powell says that having an uncertified teacher in the classroom also places an increased burden on certified staff to help fill in the gaps in student learning and to provide the skills and knowledge uncertified teachers are missing. LORI POWELL: Nobody's willing to let go of a student and just say, "Oh, they're with a long-term sub, that child doesn't matter. I can't help that child." We really look at the groups of students as all ours, that they're all our students. Every weak link, any group is only as strong as its weakest link, and so where you have a weak link... And I wouldn't say that all of our uncertified teachers are weak links, but when there's a weakness in the background, then there is going to be a weakness there, even if that is a strong advocate for the kid in the person.MORGAN SMITH: Uncertified teachers are also more likely to leave the profession sooner than certified teachers. A study that looked at teacher retention rates in rural Texas communities found that only 45% of uncertified new teachers stay in teaching beyond three years, while almost 80% of fully qualified new teachers continued in the profession. So, given all we know about the challenges that uncertified teachers face — and the benefits of having a well-prepared teacher in the classroom with our students —why are school districts turning to them in the first place? MYRNA BLANCHARD: When you have such a high teacher vacancy - we don't have a lot of people going through traditional certification programs - then that vacancy is going to create some pressure points on districts. It creates pressure points on principals, on the district administration, on teachers. MORGAN SMITH: This is Myrna Blanchard, who is the Director of Talent and Acquisition at Castleberry Independent School District, where she has worked for four years overseeing the human resources department. She is describing the bind school districts across the state find themselves in as they struggle to find qualified teachers.MYRNA BLANCHARD: And the biggest thing we don't want to do is allow those pressure points to bleed into being pressure to our other teachers. So if we just don't hire certified teachers and we increase the class sizes of our teachers, well, now our current teachers that are certified are going to start feeling that pressure point. And then now we have a bigger problem.MORGAN SMITH: At a legislative hearing over the summer, some lawmakers on the House Public Education Committee suggested that schools may be turning to uncertified teachers because they are cheaper. That, Myrna Blanchard says, is simply not true.MYRNA BLANCHARD: We still hire them at the same rate of pay as first-year teachers. And the reason why we do that is because competitively, for some of those positions, they could go make those same people who are coming to teach with us could make $20,000, $30,000, $40,000, $50,000 or more in the industry, and not in teaching.We don't have the option of paying them less. It's not cheaper for us. If we hire uncertified teachers, let's think of this, we've got to train them. We do usually put them with a mentor, which costs money. We also need to support them sometimes with getting their certifications or supporting them somehow in that. And so the myth of they're cheaper really doesn't pan out because those soft costs that we apply to the time, for instance, I'll give you an example of the time that I spent as an HR director talking to their CERT program, following up with our uncertified teachers to say, "Hey, how are you doing? Okay, if you didn't pass this test, what's your next state that you're going to take? Oh, you're confused about that. Let me guide you." That is not cheaper. I'm not saving money by doing that. I'm actually putting time and money as a resource into those uncertified teachers.MORGAN SMITH: The reality is that school districts are hiring uncertified teachers because they don't have any other options. The students are there, and school districts need someone in the class to teach them. JOLISA HOOVER: We are asking schools to do things beyond their mission. We're asking them to not only teach students but to teach teachers, and we aren't going to recruit our way out of this problem. We have to start doing strategies that are going to retain the teachers we have. We need strategies that are going to incentivize teachers who have left to come back, and then we also need to make this a profession that is attractive to the current generation of college students. MORGAN SMITH: This is JoLisa Hoover, Raise Your Hand's Teacher Specialist. JOLISA HOOVER: Our schools are having to support these teachers, and they're very grateful to have someone who is willing to step up, but that gratefulness does not mean those people are prepared. You're looking at uncertified teachers and support staff having to add to their workload to make sure these people have the tools that they need to do their job.MORGAN SMITH: And until the state addresses the underlying challenges that are forcing districts to turn to uncertified teachers, they will continue to be a growing presence in Texas classrooms, which only hurts the ability of Texas students to get a quality education. JACOB KIRKSEY: So whether you are a parent, a grandparent, an education researcher, a policymaker, I think what we can all agree on is that we want a high-quality teacher in the classroom who is going to positively contribute to the learning of our kids. And so if we think about what we want that teacher to look like, what we want their experiences to be, we want that teacher to feel prepared. We want them to feel like they know what they're doing. They know how to address challenges that they're going to face. We want them to be able to feel like they are making a difference.And in order to do that, we have to think about the preparation that these teachers have received, the experiences that these teachers have that they can leverage to do a lot of good in the classroom. And we have to think about ways that we can keep them to stay. It all comes down to who do we want to be at the face of the classroom that our kids are interacting with on a daily basis? And that comes down to a teacher who feels prepared has done this before, and wants to stay.MORGAN SMITH: But here's the good news: as lawmakers gather for the new legislative session, they already have the building blocks they need to improve teacher preparation and retention in Texas public schools. The Future Texas Teacher Scholarship Program already exists but remains unfunded. As we mentioned earlier, the governor-appointed Texas Teacher Vacancy Taskforce has already made over two dozen recommendations aimed at attracting and retaining teachers, ranging from compensation, teacher mentoring, and expanded access to training. Here is JoLisa Hoover again.JOLISA HOOVER: I think in the end, we may be talking about the issue of uncertified teachers and teacher shortages, but we can't lose sight of the fact that we're actually talking about our Texas students. This isn't an issue about the adults in the equation. We're talking about children and teens in Texas. If we want to improve student outcomes, Texas must invest in teacher workforce solutions to ensure that all students receive a quality education.OUTROIf you would like to review detailed policy recommendations from Raise Your Hand Texas, please visit the Policy Priorities section of Raise Your Hand Texas' website.To stay informed on critical education issues, you can sign up online for Raise Your Hand's Across the Lawn weekly newsletter and text alerts at www.RaiseYourHandTexas.org/Get-Involved. Today's episode was written by me, Morgan Smith. Our sound engineer is Brian Digg, and our executive producer is Anne Lasseigne Tiedt. 

Have you been leaning into making a career shift, but not sure what is right for you? Today's guest shares a glimpse of possibilities you may not have considered and why you need to make the leap!In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Kate Davis, a veteran educator of over 15 years. Together they'll discuss Kate's shift from teacher to librarian, the life of an educator teaching abroad, and the large variety of career possibilities as librarian.You'll hear more about:Challenges Kate faced when coming back to the U.S. as an educatorWhy teachers make great librarians The evolving role of librarians in modern communitiesHow to get started in a field you might be interested in (and why you might not need a degree to do it!)Career advice for burnt-out teachers and those seeking changeConnect with Kate:InstagramConnect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershiftFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershiftTeacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shiftAli's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/JoDee's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/Websitehttps://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/ Episode Transcriptions https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

Erich Bolz is deeply versed in the field-tested Powerless to Powerful transformation frameworks developed by Gonzaga University professors Chuck Salina and Suzann Girtz which, when implemented with fidelity, are proven to increase student achievement and staff satisfaction. Utilizing cognitive coaching approaches, Erich helps school leaders and central office administrators (including Special Education directors) make sense of their day-to-day challenges while fostering transformational breakthroughs in both their work and personal lives. Today on the show Erich and Jeff have a conversation about effective educational transformation. They also emphasize the importance of servant leadership and mission clarity in creating a positive school culture. The conversation also touches on leadership coaching, data-driven decision-making, and strategies for narrowing the achievement gap. They conclude by discussing the challenges of recruiting and retaining teachers in the current educational landscape. Connect with Erich, his work and podcast: https://bolzleadership.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/outliers-in-education-from-cee/id1577590456    

Nancy Loome, director of the public education advocacy group The Parents Campaign, outlines major issues for the Mississippi Legislature's 2025 session to Mississippi Today's Geoff Pender, Bobby Harrison and the newest member of the politics team, Simeon Gates, who will be covering education issues at the Capitol.

Some regions are declaring a teacher supply crisis as schools once again struggle to find enough teachers for the coming year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more.

Teacher Shift has officially hit 100 episodes!!! In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down and reflect on the top episodes of the podcast along with key takeaways you can use during your transition. You'll hear how the top episodes relate to teacher identity, salary and benefits, resume building and school safety. Ali and JoDee will also discuss the power of networking, work life balance, job flexibility and so much more on this 100th episode!Episodes mentioned:Who Am I if I'm Not a Teacher?What Happens if I Leave the Salary and Benefits? With Erik GarciaMaking a Big Change After 23 Years of Teaching With Darellee NaccaratoTransforming Your Resume With an Expert with Kelsie MarksA Reflection on Teaching in the Age of School Shootings and ViolenceConnect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershiftFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershiftTeacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shiftAli's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/JoDee's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/Websitehttps://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/ Episode Transcriptions https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

Federal climate money is helping Pennsylvania communities transform their downtowns. Pennsylvania will receive about $245 million this year to clean up abandoned mine lands, significantly more than any other state.  Penn State graduate students are looking to unionize. Organizers say they have the needed signatures to move to the next step in the unionization process.   A wildfire in Berks County appears to be mostly under control this morning. Lycoming County could be the home of a juvenile justice center to help troubled youngsters.  Education advocates estimate Pennsylvania is short some 15-thousand teachers statewide. In the face of such a staggering shortfall, many school districts are opting to “grow their own” supply of educators. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nebraska Department of Education will expand the state's teacher apprenticeship program to eight colleges and 19 school districts across the state with help from $6 million in federal funding.

We interviewed Annette Logsdon-Rodriguez of Proximity Learning and discussed the teacher shortage issues within Rural Education and how companies like Proximity Learning meet these challenges through synchronous online learning. We talk about the challenges of finding qualified teachers to meet the unique needs of rural school districts, particularly in remote areas. This is particularly challenging given the curricular needs of schools around ESL, specific content areas, and ADA. We discuss the variety of supports Proximity Learning provides to fill those gaps. We discussed the ways funding can be used to support these initiatives. This is an excellent podcast for administrators seeking alternative approaches to address talent management and addressing the teacher shortage. Annette Rodriguez Bio Annette Logsdon-Rodriguez joined Proximity Learning in 2022 to focus uniquely on solutions for Public Schools as the Sr. Director of School Partnerships and Sales. Annette is a PreK-16 industry executive with deep cross-functional expertise at the intersection of teaching & learning, innovative technologies and solution development. She brings a comprehensive understanding of effectively providing complex solutions to school districts supporting the combined needs of Human Resources, Curriculum and Instruction, Professional Learning, and Special Education. Prior to joining the Proximity Learning team, Annette has a breadth of experience in the Education arena. She started her career as an ESL/bilingual teacher at Kaufman ISD, a rural Texas district, and continued teaching in Texas Public Schools for 7 years. A growing passion for authentic and meaningful integration of technology in her own teaching practice launched her into leadership roles in several leading EdTech companies including Apple Computer, Teachscape and Frontline Education. She has greatly enjoyed providing and overseeing services at every level of the PreK-16 spectrum, empowering educators to prepare students for success through innovative practices, effective instruction and the ever-evolving use of technology. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-logsdon-rodriguez/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/proximity-learning/mycompany/ Instagram: proximitylearning annette_rodriguez_pli X @ProxLearning @LogsdonAnnette

A new survey reveals almost 1,000 teaching vacancies nationwide in primary and special schools as principals struggle to fill posts.The survey carried out by the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO), Irish Primary Principals' Network and the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association, says principals have become increasingly reliant on personnel who are not registered with the Teaching Council to cover short-term absences.So, why are primary and special schools across the country struggling to find staff?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Siobhan O'Neill White from Mams.ie, Rachel Harper, Principal of St. Patrick's National School and Padraig Wilson McCarthy, teacher on a career break.

About Alan MatherAlan Mather is the President of the Golden Apple Foundation. In partnership with Alicia Winckler, the CEO, Alan leads the education work of the Foundation. Prior to coming to Golden Apple, Alan served in the Chicago Public Schools for more than 32 years, from classroom teacher to principal to a key member of the CEO and Chief Education Officer's cabinet--leading College and Career Success for the district. Born and raised in rural Southern Indiana, Alan hitchhiked up to Chicago after graduating from the University of Evansville in 1986 and has been working in the Chicago public schools ever since. Alan worked for 12 years as an English teacher, track and cross country coach before moving into administration after joining LAUNCH (Leadership and Urban Network for Chicago), the first principal preparation program in Chicago. His first administrative position was as the assistant principal at a new high school, Northside College Prep, which--in three years--became the top ranked high school in Illinois. In 2005, Alan was given the opportunity, as principal, to open Lindblom Math & Science Academy, a school that had once been top-tier but had declined. With the freedom, flexibility and support to create a high school, Alan hired all teachers, built a culture of excellence, and created an empowering climate. Since Alan opened Lindblom, it has become, according to the Sun-Times rankings, the top-performing majority AfricanAmerican school in Illinois and the only top 20-ranked school that has over 60% of its students on free/reduced lunch. He built the district's largest Mandarin program, the largest non-heritage Arabic program in the United States, and the district's first Biotechnology program in partnership with Baxter International and Northwestern University. Alan represented the Chicago Public Schools at Harvard University's PELP (Public Education Leadership Program), was an inaugural member of the College Board's Leadership Institute for Principals, has been part of Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management's “Leading Successful Schools” program, and was selected as one of two Chicago principals to participate in Columbia University's Cahn Fellows Distinguished Principals Program for the 2012-2013 school year at Teachers College. He was the first recipient of the Golden Apple Foundation's Stanley C. Golder Excellence in Leadership Award for Principals or Heads of School.About Alicia WincklerAlicia Winckler, Chief Executive Officer, began consulting with senior leadership and the Board of The Golden Apple Foundation in late 2014; was selected as its first President and Chief Operating Officer in January of 2017; and was selected as its President and Chief Executive Officer in October of 2017. In 2018, she welcomed Alan Mather to join her in coleading the Foundation - with Alicia as CEO and Alan becoming President. Her professional experience reflects a unique combination of private, public and nonprofit sector expertise at both the executive and board level, as well as a demonstrated passion for serving others. Alicia led several substantial strategic initiatives at the Cabinet level of the nation's third largest K-12 District - in Chicago Public Schools - and has been working in depth in education for more than a decade. She earned her M.A. in Industrial / Organizational Psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver and B.S. in Psychology and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies from the University of South Dakota.The Golden Apple FoundationGolden Apple LinkedInGolden Apple FacebookGolden Apple InstagramGolden Apple XAlan Mather- Award Video Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform.Stay connected with us:Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin!Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

On this episode of the "Can You Hear Me?" podcast, we explore the innovative co-leadership model at the Golden Apple Foundation, featuring CEO Alicia Winckler and President Alan Mather. Hosts Eileen Rochford and Rob Johnson dive into how their approach is reshaping leadership in the corporate and non-profit sectors.Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected with us: - Follow us on LinkedIn! - Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin! - Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!  

Mike wonders what the best methods are to keep good teachers in Arizona school systems.

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There's growing concern from educational experts as more teachers are leaving Australian schools. Over in New South Wales, PE and science teachers have been called in to plug the gaps left behind by maths teachers. Australia correspondent Murray Olds says many educators feel like 'cannon fodder' amid poor pay and lack of respect from students and parents. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a French teacher is suddenly asked to teach a math class? Or take over the metal workshop? Three teachers tell us about the pressures of being at the front of the class when some provinces are short thousands of educators.

With a record number of female coaches in the NFL this year, NBC's Emilie Ikeda sat down with a few trailblazers coaching for the Baltimore Ravens. Also, a closer look at an innovative new training program designed to tackle the nation's teacher shortage. Plus, as the summer winds down, our Shop TODAY team shares a few top products to help you get back to your daily routine.

Canada's two major freight railroads are on the verge of shutting down. Without a deal by midnight, workers at Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City will be locked out, or go on strike. People in all sorts of sectors, from farmers, to commuters, to those in the chemical industry, are preparing for disruptions.And: The school year starts next week - but Quebec says it is short thousands of teachers. The province says there are about 20,000 more students enrolled compared to last year. Teachers say they need better working conditions and more support in the classroom.Also: Two months after a large cyanide spill at the Victoria gold mine in Yukon, the company is in receivership and there is no plan to clean up the toxins. Residents fear the damage to the land and water will be permanent.Plus… Harm-reduction advocates say Ontario's decision to close 10 supervised drug consumption sites is a "deadly mistake", Democrats officially introduce Tim Walz, and more.

We've been hearing for some weeks now about a shortage of teachers across the country as schools prepare to re-open after the summer break. Now one Dublin principal says they've been forced to drop a subject in their school - our reporter Una Kelly has been looking at this.

In this episode, Ben and Steve are joined by special guest David Cameron, who has a background in education and children's services. They discuss the importance of creating a better future for young people and the need to move away from an education system focused solely on attainment and exams. They also touch on the challenges of delivering education in rural areas and the importance of collaboration and joint working between schools and other agencies. The conversation highlights the need for a shift in mindset and a focus on curiosity, ideas, and lifelong learning. The conversation explores the need for change in the education system and the challenges it faces. One key theme is the lack of teachers and the historical approach of maximising numbers rather than focusing on individualised learning. The blame culture and obsession with risk are also discussed, with a call for a shift towards trust and flexibility. The importance of creating positive experiences and dispositions for students is highlighted, as well as the need to move away from a purely outcome-focused approach. The conversation ends with a discussion on the influence of funding and the role of accountability in education. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guest 02:19 David Cameron's Background in Education 06:40 Online Learning and Education in Scotland 09:04 Building on Best Practices in Education 10:46 The Purpose of Education and the Importance of Curiosity 16:15 The Role of Schools in Social Care and Safeguarding 19:02 The Need for Genuine Joint Working in Education 20:26 The Language and Culture of Education 24:43 Shaping a Better Future for Young People 28:18 Meeting Young People Where They Are 29:46 Conclusion and More Than Results 29:47 Rethinking the Education System 31:40 The Teacher Shortage and Maximising Numbers in Classrooms 40:15 Breaking Free from the Blame Culture 45:39 Creating Positive Experiences and Dispositions 53:58 The Pitfalls of an Exam-Focused System 58:48 Reevaluating Funding and Accountability Check out David's work Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you. Ben & Steve x Championing those who are making the future of education a reality. Follow us on X Check out our all new website Get your tickets for Uprising2025 Want to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work? Get in touch: info@edufuturists.com

After participating in Fresno Unified's Teacher Academy program in high school, recent graduate Aly Ortiz knows she wants to be a teacher and is passionate about teaching in a dual language immersion school. A growing number of districts are hoping to address the teacher shortage by introducing students to the teaching field when they're still in high school. What do students learn from these programs? How can districts make the most of them? Guests: Aly Ortiz, High school graduate, Fresno Unified School District Lasherica Thornton, Reporter, EdSource Read more from EdSource: Can high school teacher academies address the shortage? Programs point to yes Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource's Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.

The gang talks about the forthcoming Lee County Athletic Park, now less than a year away from completion, as well as our local teacher shortage, and some damage caused by recent storming.

  Filling in for Marc Cox, Kim St Onge discusses the nationwide teacher shortage and the challenges teachers face with classroom management due to "roommate parenting." Healthy living coach Maggie Eckburg joins to explain this parenting style, its effects on children's behavior, and offers advice for parents to reconnect with their kids.  

  In Hour 3 of The Marc Cox Morning Show, Kim St Onge, Scott Jagow, and Drew Young battle it out in the Real or Fake News Quiz, with Kim leading the charge. They tackle intriguing headlines from Pac-Man trivia to a poll on America's favorite federal agency. Kim also discusses the nationwide teacher shortage and the impact of "roommate parenting" on classroom management, featuring advice from healthy living coach Maggie Eckburg. Plus, Scott shares his experience overcoming nervousness after his first open mic night performance.

 On Tuesday's show: We're expecting rain the rest of the week, with some potentially significant downpours and flash flooding possible. But Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard is characterizing the forecast as “tricky.” He joins us to explain.Also this hour: Layoffs, restructuring, and the state takeover of HISD may all be leading to a brain drain of experienced educators. Will Houston's schools face a big teacher shortage come fall?Then, writer Jennifer Mathieu talks about her latest novel, Faculty Lounge. The story shows a "different side of school life" through a chain of events that begins when an elderly substitute teacher is found dead in the faculty lounge of a high school. Mathieu, who's a Houston-area teacher, wrote the 2017 novel, Moxie, which was turned into a Netflix movie in 2021.And we continue our summer series visiting area museums and attractions with a visit to the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum.

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about the regional summit hosted by the U.S. Department of Education earlier this month.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona discusses what's behind the growing teacher shortage and how modifications to the education system, including adequate compensation can help replenish the need for educators in the U.S. Then, Ford Foundation program officer for U.S. disability rights Rebecca Cokley and the National Center for Learning Disabilities CEO Jacqueline Rodriguez talk about the lasting impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the continued strain on resources that have hit America's 7 million students with disabilities especially hard. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

California is in the middle of an ambitious plan to offer transitional kindergarten to all four-year-olds by the 2025-2026 school year. It's poised to be the largest free preschool program in the country. A lot of the kids heading to TK are dual language learners. But a shortage of bilingual teachers could hamper the state's ambitious goals. Reporter: Daisy Nguyen, KQED  A Superior Court judge has granted a temporary restraining order to the University of California, pausing the strike by thousands of academic workers who walked out over the UC's response to pro-Palestinian protesters. But some legal experts are questioning that decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many music schools prefer hiring instructors with advanced degrees, but U-Rock Music School's focus on mentoring and hiring teenager stands out. In this episode, I speak with Daniela Guglieta, a parent from U-Rock. She shared her positive experience with teenage instructors and her initial reaction to her child's 17-year-old teacher.   davesimonsmusic.com

Join Dave as he explores the innovative solution to music teacher shortages with Cathy Hallessey and Brian Brodersen from U-Rock Music School. Discover their unique approach to staffing their school with teenage teachers and the challenges and rewards they encounter along the way.   davesimonsmusic.com  

Check out this fantastic conversation with Dr. David Miller of the University of Kentucky. Dr. Miller discusses his discovery of string teaching (as a horn player growing up), the graduate opportunities at UK, his publications and research, and the string teacher shortage! -- David Miller is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of Kentucky, where he teaches undergraduate instrumental music education and graduate research courses. Additionally, he supervises student teachers and oversees the New Horizons band and orchestra groups on campus. As an educator, Dr. Miller has a range of experience teaching orchestra and band in North Carolina, including middle school, high school, summer camps, and youth orchestras. He frequently serves as a guest clinician and adjudicator for orchestras. Additionally, Dr. Miller holds appointments as an Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Maryland Music and Arts Education Data Lab (MADLab) and as a staff researcher at the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center. He has served as a quantitative research consultant and analyst for several grant-funded initiatives addressing topics such as arts educators in the United States and systemic barriers to equity for access to higher education. Dr. Miller is currently serving on the national board of directors for the American String Teachers Association and holds additional professional memberships with the National Association for Music Education, International Society for Music Education, and the American Education Research Association. His research and scholarly interests include equity in music and arts education, teacher labor markets, education policy, music perception and cognition, and creative musicianship in secondary ensemble classrooms. He frequently presents his research at various state, national, and international conferences, and has published his research in the Journal of Research in Music Education, the String Research Journal, and the American String Teacher. When he is not actively involved in teaching, research, or performance, he enjoys spending his leisure time on culinary adventures. An avid baker, cook, eater, and consumer of all things coffee, he welcomes suggestions for restaurants, recipes, and coffee shops. Above all, he enjoys sharing experiences with his spouse, Nicoletta, and their miniature goldendoodle, Clover. Contact Dr. Miller: https://finearts.uky.edu/music/faculty-staff/david-s-miller ds.miller@uky.edu -- Your support is appreciated! If you are enjoying The Orchestra Teacher Podcast, please consider becoming a supporter for as little as 99 cents per month. I am working hard to bring on some amazing educators who will share ideas, tell their story, and offer some support for all of you. Here is the link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orchestrateacher/support Thank you for your continued support! If you have suggestions for podcast guests, please let me know by providing a name and contact information. Subscribe to The Orchestra Teacher Website, YouTube Channel, and Podcast! Website: http://www.orchestrateacher.net YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/theorchestrateacher Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pvAWs3uftZ5FJ2KyZYU0z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orchestra-teacher-podcast/id1489358262 Looking to advertise a product or service to string and orchestra teachers? Consider an audio advertisement on the Orchestra Teacher Podcast! Proceeds from your ad will help offset costs of equipment and web hosting.  Please contact Charles at charleslaux1@gmail.com for more information. — Referral Links: Looking for things on Amazon?  Use my referral link: https://amzn.to/3RkfRLk Do you keep a monthly budget?  If not, try You Need a Budget!  It's a great app/website that helps keep your finances on track. tinyurl.com/youneedabudgetnow --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orchestrateacher/support

How much should we invest in teachers, and what should new investment actually involve? Education innovator Randy Seriguchi Jr. suggests the US should create a "G.I. Bill" for teachers, with a particular emphasis on uplifting Black male professionals. He shares a model of this idea in action through community partnerships in San Francisco, which provide aspiring teachers with graduate school tuition, subsidized housing, personalized fit assessments and more. "If we truly want to elevate this profession to inspire new, diverse talent to join us, we have to improve both the personal and professional experiences associated with teaching," says Seriguchi.

How much should we invest in teachers, and what should new investment actually involve? Education innovator Randy Seriguchi Jr. suggests the US should create a "G.I. Bill" for teachers, with a particular emphasis on uplifting Black male professionals. He shares a model of this idea in action through community partnerships in San Francisco, which provide aspiring teachers with graduate school tuition, subsidized housing, personalized fit assessments and more. "If we truly want to elevate this profession to inspire new, diverse talent to join us, we have to improve both the personal and professional experiences associated with teaching," says Seriguchi.

How much should we invest in teachers, and what should new investment actually involve? Education innovator Randy Seriguchi Jr. suggests the US should create a "G.I. Bill" for teachers, with a particular emphasis on uplifting Black male professionals. He shares a model of this idea in action through community partnerships in San Francisco, which provide aspiring teachers with graduate school tuition, subsidized housing, personalized fit assessments and more. "If we truly want to elevate this profession to inspire new, diverse talent to join us, we have to improve both the personal and professional experiences associated with teaching," says Seriguchi.

Many states are seeing record high numbers of teacher turnovers and vacancies. While the problems that caused this shortage have not gone away, there are groups of people who are coming up with some creative ways to address this situation, new and surprisingly affordable pathways for training good, enthusiastic teachers. Two of these programs are Oxford Teachers College at Reach University and Educators Rising. In this episode, educator Kimberly Eckert talks with me about how and why both of these outstanding programs work. Thanks to Edge•U Badges and EVERFI for sponsoring this episode. To read a full transcript of our conversation and find links to all the resources mentioned in this episode, visit cultofpedagogy.com/teacher-shortage.