Biden wants to fix the nation's teacher shortage. Educators say the problem is worsening.

Pres. Biden wants to fix the nation's teacher shortage. Educators say the problem is worsening.

that the decline in college students pursuing careers as teachers was because of “low salaries” and “difficult working conditions.”

Without a robust force of qualified teachers, many things in Biden’s legislative proposals — like creating a universal pre-K program; an increased focus on science, technology, engineering and math education; and narrowing the achievement gap between white students and students of color — are unlikely to happen, said Heyward, of the CRPE.

Meanwhile, conservative policy research organizations say the solutions are far better coming from state capitals, not Washington, D.C., and that specific aspects of the shortage could be better addressed with targeted measures.

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