Teacher Shortages Spur a Nationwide Hiring Scramble (Credentials Optional)

Just a few years after the recession caused widespread layoffs for teachers, school districts now find themselves with numerous job vacancies and few qualified candidates to choose from.

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I don’t know if this will be good or bad.  It could be bad if colleges irresponsibly jump on the bandwagon – which they are wont to do; or, it could be good if a lack of teaching “credentials” allows for the hiring of teachers with excellent subject knowledge – if enough can be found.