The shortage of math and science teachers is severe in California, and Fresno County’s school district has developed aggressive and creative recruitment methods to address the challenge. Two important strategies are hiring experienced math and science teachers from Mexico and providing teacher training programs for new teachers who lack full credentials.
The shortage of qualified STEM teachers is felt.
Fresno County is one of the largest school districts in California and many of its students live in poverty. Starting teacher salaries are a modest $45,000 dollars. Despite such challenges, Fresno’s recruitment methods are consistently achieving success and attracting committed and caring new teachers. For example, new teachers respond favorably to opportunities to get their Master’s degree while they teach.
Key takeaways
- Fresno is a notable city that lacks good math and science teachers. People now expect the city to respond in kind to that shortage.
- That is a great case study in how to maintain a great roster of teachers. Adequate pay and support networks will keep these valuable teachers in place too.
- California has struggled with a shortage of teachers overall for some time. The school system is working to supply great teachers for various fields of interest.
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