Whitepaper

US K-12 Teacher Shortage: Causes, Impact, and Strategic Technological Solutions

In the US, a critical shortage of qualified teachers has led to more than half of all school districts lacking qualified teachers, resulting in at least 200,000 classrooms without proper staffing. This shortage has become increasingly apparent and continues to widen, creating a significant gap in the educational system.
The shortage is the cumulative result of various factors, and it is impacting the education system in multiple ways, leading to the infringement of every child’s right to education.

The impact of the teacher shortage in the US on the education system, including declining literacy rates, inadequate access to educational resources, and declining faith in the education system.
The various technological solutions and strategies to address the issue including improving professional education, increasing accessibility, and utilizing digital learning platforms.
The future of digital education publishing and how digital publishers should focus on implementing systems that support teachers and students.