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How the Next Secretary of Education Can Stop the Teacher Shortage Educational leaders and policymakers must take proactive steps at the local, state and federal levels to increase pay and resources for teachers, and alleviate pressure by reducing class sizes. Miguel Cardona – President Joe Biden’s choice for secretary of education – faces several urgent and contentious priorities, including reopening schools safely, addressing systemic racism within schools, and reversing the ever-growing...

Author: Bob Spires (MENAFN - The Conversation) Editors note: Miguel Cardona – President Joe Bidens choice for secretary of education – faces several urgent and contentious priorities , including reopening schools safely, addressing systemic racism within schools, and reversing the ever-growing teacher shortage. Here, four experts explain how to recruit more people to become educators in the nations public schools. 1. Increase pay and reduce...