Teacher Supply and Demand: Surprises from Primary Research

Creator

Andrew J. Wayne

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Publisher

Arizona State University, University of South Florida

Publication Date

September 2000

Abstract

An investigation of primary research studies on public school teacher supply and demand revealed four surprises. Projections show that enrollments are leveling off. Relatedly, annual hiring increases should be only about two or three percent over the next few years. Results from studies of teacher attrition also yield unexpected results. Excluding retirements, only about one in 20 teachers leaves each year, and the novice teachers who quit mainly cite personal and family reasons, not job dissatisfaction. Each of these findings broadens policy makers' options for teacher supply.

Extent

8

Volume

8

Issue

47

Language

English

Media Type

Journals (Periodicals)

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

E11-00191

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Recommended Citation

Wayne, Andrew J., "Teacher Supply and Demand: Surprises from Primary Research" (2000). Education Policy Analysis Archives (EPAA). 61.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_EPAA/61