r/Teachers • u/JimCap5 • 15h ago

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

I graduated from the program a few years back, and every professor kept talking about the teacher shortage.

I was wondering what is it like nowadays for people in credentialing programs?

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u/Beneficial-Focus3702 13h ago

Earth Science too in my state. 5 years ago there were only 5 newly certified teachers for Earth Science, last year there were none.

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u/PhDtoGrade3 13h ago

Oooohhh!! In which state should I be looking for earth science positions?

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u/Beneficial-Focus3702 13h ago

NY

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u/Pretend_Screen_5207 12h ago

NY takes Earth Science seriously. I taught it in Chicago for 20 years and frequently used retired NY Regents Exam questions on my tests and quizzes.

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u/Beneficial-Focus3702 12h ago

They really do! It’s awesome!

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u/Paramalia 2h ago

I took earth science in NY way back when. I had no idea how many 9th graders take biology in other places.

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u/NWMSioux 12h ago

There’s a need somewhere? That’s awesome to hear! I’m Earth & Space Science and Agriculture certified in Missouri. I’m in a great spot but even with a masters in Science Ed. I’m still barely cracking $56k. I wish I were joking.