Substitute teachers are an important part of a school's ecosystem, impacting educators as well as students

Are substitutes the answer to the teacher shortage?


Substitute teachers are an important part of a school's ecosystem, impacting educators as well as students

Key points:

  • Substitute teachers are already critical to the school environment
  • Could funds be allocated to help substitutes find a long-term path to teaching?

California is investing $350 million in teacher residencies, recognizing the need for effective teachers, which too many of our classrooms are missing. But this big bet isn’t working. Why? Too many people can’t afford to take on the financial liability to train for the position.  

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