The Federal Response to Teacher Shortage Impacts on Students with Disabilities

This report explores how declining teacher pipelines, rising attrition rates, and pay disparities are reshaping the nation’s education workforce. It highlights how shortages vary across regions and subjects, with high-poverty and rural schools feeling the greatest impact. The findings point to structural policy gaps and workforce challenges that demand long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes. Leaders are urged to consider compensation, certification pathways, and working conditions as core levers for change.