March 5, 2021
California teacher shortages could make reopening schools for in-person instruction difficult
A growing teacher shortage could make it difficult to reopen school campuses, which are required to have smaller class sizes.
California is experiencing a shortage of teachers, especially in special education, bilingual education, and science, technology, engineering and technology, or STEM. EdSource Today is tracking how the shortage is impacting different districts and regions statewide. Many are working on aggressive tactics to recruit and retain teachers, including offering bonuses and other incentives, and building teacher “residency” programs.