teacher shortage

We’ve all heard repeatedly about the shortage of teachers in the classroom. But what about a shortage of students? NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter looks at the problem in one important college department and how it’s just the beginning of a major issue for schools.

Let’s get real — it’s a hard sell to be a teacher these days.

There’s a crisis in the classroom when it comes to finding teachers, Monday 60 districts rented out the Esports Stadium in Arlington to find teachers, calling on people who don’t even have a background in education to help.

There’s a crisis in the classroom when it comes to finding teachers, Monday 60 districts rented out the Esports Stadium in Arlington to find teachers.

Schools have decided to join forces in a massive job fair bringing 60 school districts together with open minds for anyone with an interest in teaching.

The school year may be starting to wind down, but school districts still are search for more teachers in the classroom. Schools have decided to join forces in a massive job fair bringing 60 school districts together with open minds for anyone with an interest in teaching.

More than 60 school districts across North Texs are joining forces in hopes to find more teachers. A joint job fair in Arlington is even looking for those who may not have ever taught before.

Schools have decided to join forces in a massive job fair bringing 60 school districts together with open minds for anyone with an interest in teaching.

It’s only March but school district leaders are already scrambling to recruit and retain teachers for the next school year. Garland ISD is having a job fair this weekend. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with the district about what it’s doing to stand out and attract new employees.

Saturday morning the Garland Independent School District will host a job fair as they look to hire more teachers, librarians, counselors and support staff.

While North Texas students are on spring break, some of their teachers are taking part in Public Education Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol. They’re rallying for better pay and public school funding as the legislative session continues.

While North Texas students are on spring break, some of their teachers are taking part in Public Education Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol. They’re rallying for better pay and public school funding as the legislative session continues.

Mesquite ISD will stick to a five-day calendar next school year. The district was set to consider a four-day week, but the superintendent says that’s now off the table, NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter explains why.

Mesquite ISD’s school board will discuss moving to a four-day school week. NBC 5 Education Reporter Wayne Carter reports the district says the move is necessary to keep teachers from moving to districts that have already made the switch.

The Mesquite ISD is joining the list of North Texas school districts considering the switch to a 4-day work week to attract more teachers.

School boards across North Texas are putting out their school year calendars for next year — getting parent input. But Little Elm is considering a four-day school week to help fight a teacher shortage.

Dallas’ second deck park is another step closer to being finished and the Fort Worth ISD is taking a unique look at solving the teacher shortage.

As schools across the South grapple with teacher shortages, many are turning to candidates without teaching certificates or formal training.

Amid national teacher shortages, community colleges are stepping in, launching teacher-training programs traditionally found in four-year colleges.

A creative solution to the teacher shortage appears to be working in one North Texas school district. Mineral Wells cut back to just 4 days a week.