Why are fewer people becoming certified teachers in PA?

How to fix Pa.’s teacher shortage: Apprenticeships, scholarships among options

More than 100 educators, advocates, and policymakers assembled Thursday in Harrisburg to discuss the scope of Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage and possible solutions.

Shortage of new teachers is hurting Pa. kids’ academic prospects, report says

Poor Pa. school districts are leaning heavily on less-rigorous emergency certifications to fill teaching gaps, a Penn State report found.

Why are fewer people becoming certified teachers in PA?

HARRISBURG — When D’Arcy McQuoid was hired to teach special education in Philadelphia public schools 32 years ago, it took a year for the district to find a place for her in a classroom. Early career teachers today “can’t believe it” when she tells them about that wait. Philadelphia and other school districts statewide are struggling to find enough certified teachers to fill vacancies, a trend that advocates for students say is diminishing the q…

Shortage of new teachers is hurting Pa. kids’ academic prospects, report says - The Shenandoah Sentinel

Poor Pa. school districts are leaning heavily on less-rigorous emergency certifications to fill teaching gaps, a Penn State report found.

Report: New Teacher Shortage Is Hurting PA Kids’ Academic Prospects

Poor Pa. school districts are leaning heavily on less-rigorous emergency certifications to fill teaching gaps, a Penn State report found.

Shortage of New Teachers Is Hurting Pa. Kids’ Academic Prospects, Report Says

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — When D’Arcy McQuoid was hired to teach special education in Philadelphia public schools 32 years ago, it took a year for the district to find a place for her in a classroom. Early career teachers today “can’t …