Examining Teacher Supply, Demand, and Shortages in Pennsylvania
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Description
Explores teacher shortages, supply, and demand in Pennsylvania rural and urban school districts from 2014-2025. Notes how rising student mental health needs are contributing to demand for teachers. Features statistics on vacancies from 2023-2025, with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Author(s)
Edward J. Fuller
Date
08/2026
Organization
Center for Rural Pennsylvania
Tagged as
Children and youth
· Mental health
· Rural-urban differences
· Schools
· Statistics and data
· Pennsylvania