Arkansas’ teacher shortage

Episode 28 October 12, 2022 00:27:30
Arkansas’ teacher shortage
Capitol & Scott
Arkansas’ teacher shortage

Oct 12 2022 | 00:27:30

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Show Notes

The covid-19 pandemic saw many teachers in Arkansas retiring or leaving the profession, intensifying a teacher shortage already on the verge of crisis levels. 

The National Education Association has estimated a shortage of more than 300,000 teachers and staff across the country. In Arkansas, data from the state’s Education Department indicates the worst shortages are in rural districts. 

Shay Loring, executive director for secondary schools with the Little Rock School District, and Jennifer Cobb, senior vice president and executive director at City Year Little Rock, join host Lara Farrar on this week’s episode of Capitol & Scott to talk about the shortage.

Loring and Cobb discuss how districts are retaining and recruiting educators while adapting their programs to ensure a continued stable environment for students. 

Suggested reading:

ACT scores fall for state, nation

Arkansas lawmakers discuss ideas for increasing teacher pay

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