Thanks for the links, as always! I recently saw a similar graph comparing # of teachers to students in a particular state. COVID enrollment data showed that the declines in enrollment were concentrated to certain grades. Our teacher shortages are across all grade levels and especially in special education. I wonder how this will shake out.
You're very welcome, Laura. It's great that your area is looking at enrollment by teacher shortages. I think the national landscape data is helpful as a conversation starter. I am hopeful that school board budget meetings will include these discussions about the intersectionality of variables that may influence school funding. This makes me think that I might need to push for that here in Portland, too.
Thanks for the links, as always! I recently saw a similar graph comparing # of teachers to students in a particular state. COVID enrollment data showed that the declines in enrollment were concentrated to certain grades. Our teacher shortages are across all grade levels and especially in special education. I wonder how this will shake out.
You're very welcome, Laura. It's great that your area is looking at enrollment by teacher shortages. I think the national landscape data is helpful as a conversation starter. I am hopeful that school board budget meetings will include these discussions about the intersectionality of variables that may influence school funding. This makes me think that I might need to push for that here in Portland, too.