Responses from 36 state technology education supervisors showed that all have unfilled positions; 94% said university programs were unable to meet the demand for technology teachers; 95% have or are considering alternative certification 71% felt alternatively certified teachers were adequately prepared; and only 48% felt alternative certification…

Discusses the effect of six independent variables on variations in average teacher salaries among Canadian provinces: Population density, family income, farmland price, population growth, teacher supply and demand, and unemployment rate. Finds that family income and farmland price are positively related to teacher salaries. (Contains 56…

Examines an algebraic model for projecting how many newly hired teachers will be needed in both public and private schools from 1998-99 to 2008-09. Discusses results based on the model, including several alternative projections. (Author)

With the average age of faculty members exceeding 55, it is expected that "large numbers of community college faculty may retire at virtually the same time and in the near future" (Gahn & Twombly, 2001, p. 260). In the wake of their exodus, it is a reasonable assumption that community colleges will be faced with hiring many new full-…

This document reports on the findings of an NSF-funded conference (STEM ACT) on the alternative certification of science teachers. The conference explored the issues that have arisen in science education as a result of the proliferation of alternative certification programs in the United States, and to identify the research that needs to be done…

Faculty now have the task of using retirement options creatively, and institutions, of finding common purpose with faculty.

This volume of "Trends" provides a historical analysis of faculty hiring over the last 30 years, with breakdowns that examine nationwide shifts in gender, age, mobility and attrition as well as within specific disciplines. Following this analysis is a discussion of the factors that will drive change in faculty renewal for the…

Brian Jacob examines challenges faced by urban districts in staffing their schools with effective teachers. He emphasizes that the problem is far from uniform. Teacher shortages are more severe in certain subjects and grades than others, and differ dramatically from one school to another. The Chicago public schools, for example, regularly receive…

A common strategy employed by wealthy industrial nations for dealing with short-term skill deficits is to recruit internationally; such was the case, around the millennium, when a teacher supply crisis occurred in the United Kingdom (UK). That immediate crisis is now over; yet irrespective of peaks and troughs, international teacher migration is…

This report was developed as an outcome of a conference held in April 1983 by the Council for Basic Education. It concentrated on existing and proposed solutions to the shortages of qualified mathematics and science teachers and on technological concerns. It includes suggestions proposed by participants as well as additional recommendations made…

This selected bibliography lists 93 publications that contain information on: (1) personnel supply/demand in special education, general education, related services, and higher education; (2) trends in education, enrollments, populations, and related topics; (3) demographic data that may influence personnel supply/demand in special education; and…

This article described a survey recently completed on the selection processes for admitting students into teacher education programs. (Editor/RK)

These two articles discuss, firstly, why the teacher surplus occurred and four alternatives for alleviating it, and secondly, several tips to teachers seeking a first job. (HMV)

The special report summarizes various sources of information regarding the need for and the supply of special education personnel in Illinois, and compares the various claims regarding the stated needs. Results of a survey by the Illinois Association for School, College, and University Staffing are reported indicating that 24% of Illinois school…

This survey was conducted to determine what policies and practices are currently used on a national level in the selection of teachers and supervisors and what are the differences in selection procedures between New York City and other large city school systems. The population for the survey was based on the 62 largest cities in the United States…