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Abstract
Concerns about school staff shortages are longstanding. However, data on shortages are limited, dated, and rare for non-teaching staff. I use administrative data on unfilled certificated positions in Illinois public schools from the fall of 2022 to paint a detailed picture of shortages across teaching, administrative, and other roles, between districts, and between schools. Teacher and administrator shortage rates are low on average, but shortages of other staff - mostly paraprofessionals - are more severe. However, staff-to-student ratios have increased recently for all staff types. Shortages vary substantially between schools within districts and across urbanicity, grade level, and student characteristics, often in ways that likely exacerbate inequities.
Original language | English (US) |
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Journal | Education Finance and Policy |
DOIs | |
State | Accepted/In press - Jan 21 2025 |
Keywords
- school staff shortages
- teacher shortages
- Illinois
- teacher labor markets
- school staffing
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Current school staffing challenges in Illinois: Evidence and solutions
Bruno, P. A. (Speaker)
Oct 10 2023Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
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Staffing challenges and diversity in the educator workforce
Zamarro, G. (Speaker), Saenz-Amstrong, P. (Speaker), Bruno, P. A. (Speaker), Camp, A. (Speaker) & Kaler, L. (Speaker)
Sep 27 2023Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
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Staff shortages exceed those for teachers in many Illinois public schools
3/27/25
1 Media contribution
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The Man Who Studied The Size of the Mess: An Interview with Dr. Paul Bruno
9/21/24
1 Media contribution
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The New School Staffing Landscape, in Charts
10/17/23
1 Media contribution
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