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Michael Zwaagstra: Solve Teacher Shortage by Paying Some Teachers More Money

Michael Zwaagstra: Solve Teacher Shortage by Paying Some Teachers More Money
It’s time to adjust teacher compensation to reflect the fact that some teachers are more in demand than others, writes Michael Zwaagstra. Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock
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Many Canadian school districts are facing a teacher shortage, particularly in rural and northern parts of the country. When there aren’t enough certified teachers available, school administrators have little choice but to fill classrooms with adults who have no expertise in the subject matter being taught. Using unqualified teachers is a bad idea because it shortchanges students.
Michael Zwaagstra
Michael Zwaagstra
Author
Michael Zwaagstra is a public high school teacher and a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute. He is the author of “A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning.”
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