Teacher shortages aren’t just an “education problem.” They’re a community problem. When schools can’t find enough teachers, kids fall behind, parents struggle, and local economies lose ground.
This issue has reached crisis levels in the United States. Districts are scrambling to hire, relying on underqualified staff, or forcing teachers to cover subjects outside their expertise. The result? Students aren’t getting the education they deserve.
Lonnie Palmer, a longtime education leader, sheds light on the scope of this challenge in his recent blog post, Teacher Shortages in America. His insights reveal how policy failures and lack of investment are fueling the crisis—and what steps we need to take to reverse it.
His book, The Politics of Education K-12, takes the conversation further, offering solutions rooted in real-world experience. For anyone concerned about the future of America’s children, it’s an essential read.
The truth is simple: without enough teachers, no society can thrive. This isn’t just about schools—it’s about the very fabric of America’s future.
Dive deeper into the crisis: Teacher Shortages in America
Order the book here: The Politics of Education K-12
