Gender gaps and rural communities: Solutions to nationwide teacher shortages

Gender gaps and rural communities: Solutions to nationwide teacher shortages

Travis Ward wanted to make a direct impact on people's lives, which led him to teaching. As a male teacher, Ward believes its important for young boys to see a positive male role model in the classroom. Educator staffing is a long-standing challenge, especially finding qualified candidates. Rural communities face unique challenges, like smaller populations and limited economic resources, which hinder teacher recruitment and retention. Lawmakers …