The Growing Crisis of Teacher Shortages in American Education

This chapter discusses the extreme shortage of teachers in American education, highlighting the impact of the pandemic, low pay, and educational culture wars on teachers' well-being. It explores the need for government involvement, challenges the misconception that more money automatically solves the problem, and examines the allocation of education funding. The chapter also addresses the administrative bloat in the public education system and raises questions about the priorities of school district officials. Finally, it discusses the push for high dosage learning and its potential consequences on the teaching profession.