There have been continuing shortages of teachers in certain geographical areas and subject fields. While the shortage of mathematics and physical science teachers has been widely publicized, recent projections indicate an imminent shortage of elementary school teachers to be followed by a shortage of secondary school teachers in the next decade.…

Mathematics teacher supply and demand in North Carolina is studied. It is noted that the data can be interpreted many ways, but the conclusion drawn is that the shortage was close to 1,000 teachers with a full load of mathematics classes. Several steps to correct the situation are recommended. (MP)

Information provided outlines what is being done in North Carolina to reverse the teacher shortage in science and mathematics. Recommendations for other states with similar problems are offered. Improvement of public school science and mathematics is seen to be a long-range project with many dimensions. (MP)

In North Carolina, reports are being generated and publicized about the science/mathematics teacher shortage. Findings are cited from several of these reports as examples of how concerned persons might initiate similar campaigns to generate the publicity and support that must precede change. Teacher shortage facts/myths and implications of same…

This paper reports on an analysis of the shortage of mathematics teachers in North Carolina. It was found that: (1) The effects of the shortage fell on the remedial math students, general math students in high school, and seventh and eighth grade classes; (2) The percentage of new math teachers among all new secondary teachers has declined; (3)…

Problems caused by teacher surpluses and shortages, particularly those resulting in out-of-field teaching assignments, should be corrected. School districts, teacher education institutions, state agencies, and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education should act to improve the situation. (PP)