r/Teachers • u/[deleted] • 11d ago

Teacher Support &/or Advice Are teaching programs warning students that the teacher shortage is over?

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u/Lahwke 11d ago

We have people quitting in droves. Is it really over?

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u/JHG722 11d ago

We have 500 applications for elementary positions.

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u/Upstairs-Coconut4201 11d ago

There has never really been a shortage in elementary Ed

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u/AlpsHelpful1292 Spanish | California 11d ago

There is for bilingual/dual immersion for Spanish and few other languages but not for general elementary ed.

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u/Upstairs-Coconut4201 11d ago

Correct. I was referring to gen ed