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Politically Speaking - Teacher Shortage

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Episode #1803 - Teacher Shortage
Schools nationwide are facing a teacher shortage and Michiana school districts are also struggling to fill positions. Low pay, changing standards and an emphasis on testing scores are some of the factors students and teachers cite as reasons they are turning away from the profession.
Original Airdate: October 25, 2015

In This Episode

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    Teacher Shortage
    Suzanne Ehst, Alex Holtz, Dr. Marvin Lynn, Rachel Morello More Information
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    Teacher Shortage

    In This Segment

    Education experts weigh in on the causes and possible solutions to this problem.

    Guests

    1. Suzanne EhstAssociate Professor & Director of Secondary EducationGoshen College
    2. Alex HoltzTeacher, Elkhart Memorial High School & PresidentElkhart Teacher's Association
    3. Dr. Marvin LynnDeanIUSB School of Education
    4. Rachel MorelloEducation ReporterState Impact Indiana