Morrison Institute
January 2003
Arizona State University's Morrison Institute is the publisher of this multi-authored look at teacher supply and demand in Arizona, which concludes that the state presently has a "delicate balance" between demand and supply but no "overall shortage of teachers," though problems exist in particular fields and regions. Because shortages may worsen in the years ahead, however, the authors suggest a series of policy actions to boost supply and retention. The most interesting of these involve streamlining (or removing) certification requirements and paying teachers differentially. Into these 36 pages are crammed much data, expert analysis and sensible policy ideas. Every state would do well to produce such a study. Have a look by surfing to http://www.asu.edu/copp/morrison/TSfinal.pdf.
