----- Original Message ----- From: "Erik Reuter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Killer Bs Discussion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2003 1:23 PM Subject: Re: The War on Schools
> On Sun, Mar 09, 2003 at 01:05:53PM -0500, Jon Gabriel wrote: > > > There's a *huge* multipage section on the ed.gov website which > > lists teacher shortages by curriculum for every state. I > > studied it when my wife was job hunting at the end of last year: > > http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/Students/repayment/teachers/tsa.html > > I'd say that's pretty comprehensive evidence of a widespread > > nationwide teacher shortage. Also, I've seen statistics (I'm sure I > > could dig 'em up somewhere if pressed) that most teachers leave the > > profession within 5 years. Not a ringing endorsement for the job. > > Here's something that I would like to see. I wonder if anyone has done > such a study? > > I know that in some locations, teachers are paid a lot more than > average. In rich suburbs of big cities, I believe this happens > frequently. It would be interesting to compare shortages in such > well-paid locations versus shortages in places where the pay is much > lower. > I have been viewing this thread with more than some amusement. The problem isn't getting a warm body to be an in-school babysitter. The problem is getting quality, or even qualified people to teach our children. Many public school systems (and even some private schools) have a hard time finding instructors who apply with much more than the basic credentials. Its not just a simple 2D supply and demand situation. xponent Sitter Maru rob smart patrol nowhere to go suburban robots that monitor reality common stock we work around the clock we shove the poles in the holes _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
