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Texas tried to fix its teacher shortage by lowering requirements − the result was more new teachers, but at lower salaries

  • Written by Sarah Guthery, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, University of Oklahoma
Texas tried to fix its teacher shortage by lowering requirements − the result was more new teachers, but at lower salariesNew research found that a 2001 Texas policy has reduced teachers' wages. Jon Feingersh Photography Inc/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Facing persistent teacher shortages, Texas in 2001 reduced its student teaching requirements for alternative licensure programs. Our study found that these reduced teacher licensure requirements also led to reduced...

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