Teacher shortage crisis in US schools

There is a widespread teacher shortage crisis in US schools, with an estimated 280,000 fewer teachers than before the pandemic. This shortage is affecting both urban and rural areas, leading to thousands of unfilled teaching positions. While many argue that increased funding is the solution, it is important to examine where the current education budget is going. The US already spends more per student than most developed nations, yet teacher salaries lag behind countries with lower spending. Additionally, the US allocates a higher proportion of education spending to non-teaching staff, such as administrators, which has led to administrative bloat. The push for privatization, including the promotion of private tutoring as a solution, further exacerbates the problem. Overall, the teacher shortage crisis is not solely due to a lack of funding, but also stems from misallocation of resources and the interests of administrative and private entities.