Teacher shortage continues to be a problem in our nation, how Delaware plans to solve it
DELAWARE – The United States of America has been experiencing a teacher shortage, and with the school year on the way, the pressure is starting to set in. Vice President of Seaford School District Dr. Jeffrey Benson said teachers are the backbone of our country. “Teachers are the foundation of every profession in the nation, or in the world that we all have, it starts with our teachers’ workforce.”
Under-funding, lack of incentivization, and lack of resources have been the downfall for many districts, Julia Keleher, the Chief Strategy and Operations Officer from First State Educate said districts need to become more intentional in hiring.
“If the district isn’t providing that it would be hard to recruit teachers, the school boards can use strategic planning, innovative solutions in how they support teachers, incentives for recruitment and retention, professional development, there’s things the district can put in place,” said Keleher.
Schools have now started hiring people with college degrees, but not necessarily educational backgrounds, and while that can cause some problems, Benson and Keleher believe, districts need to put adequate financing behind training the prospect.
“We’d love to have you, here’s an incentive as a hiring bonus, here’s the support you’re going to receive on day one This is the coaching; these are the professional development opportunities we’re going to have for you, here’s how we structured the students you’re going to work with.
Recruitment has already started, and Keleher said there’s still plenty of work to be done. “We’d love to have you, here’s an incentive as a hiring bonus, here’s the support you’re going to receive on day one This is the coaching; these are the professional development opportunities we’re going to have for you, here’s how we structured the students you’re going to work with.”
Benson said, things can still change, and is putting the work in, to make sure of it. “I do believe it’s possible, to mitigate the effects of the shortage and ensure each student receives a quality education.”
