Would you go into teaching? For me, I don't know...

[browniebo]

Hmm, I didn't know that the "teaching crisis" was like this... I thought they were just "short staffed" at several schools or districts, but seems several states are severely understaffed and looking at anyone with relevant qualifications to quickly jump on board.

If they have a plan in place for each state to steadily (slow yet surely) raise the teacher pay and benefits, they would not be stuck in this situation. Hopefully, they will correct this situation, the sooner the better. They need to work on it "step by step" and make minor gains.

Link: School districts facing 'crisis' teaching shortage - The Washington Post

I had wanted to go into teaching when I was younger but have since realized dealing with low salary/public school bureaucracy isn't worth it.  I've noticed more and more families I know are becoming homeschooled. Naturally, no one has decided giving teachers better pay and resources will help.


I'm going for librarian instead, teaching kids (sort of) but being more in charge of what happens. The salary is still terrible where I live though. (of course)