1.Public schools in Los Angels are facing explosive growth in enrollment while coping with strict new state requirements to reduce classroom sizes.Added to this is normal teacher attrition due to retirement.There is a major teacher shortage problem to be faced.
2.Urban school districts nationwide have began to recruit teachers aggressively,targeting regions will beyond their borders in the search for new trainees.They have also had to develop faster routes to teaching for potential local candidates such as classroom aides.
3.Universities are devising a new national test for graduate to help employees select recruits. The move follows complaints that degrees are a poor guide to workplace abilities.