PELSB tells Minnesota Senate committee teacher shortages persist; highlights special education demand and five-year attrition The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board told the Senate Education Policy Committee that Minnesota continues to face high demand in special education, world languages and career/technical fields, and that nearly one-third of newly licensed teachers leave the profession within five years.

Minnesota's education system faces a crisis with nearly one-third of new teachers leaving the profession within five years, while urgent needs in special education and other high-demand areas persist.

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VDOE reports declining teacher vacancies, cites state pay supplements and new grants to recruit and retain educators VDOE staff told the board that statewide teacher vacancies fell for a third consecutive year, attributed in part to expanded licensure pathways, state compensation supplements and targeted grants; officials said more analysis is planned on retention and mobility drivers.

Virginia is seeing a significant drop in teacher vacancies for the third year in a row, thanks to increased salaries and innovative recruitment grants!

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VSRB Discusses AI Regulation and Alternative Licensure Pathways for Psychology VSRB reviews AI confidentiality and explores new licensure pathways without exams.

The Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board is tackling the future of psychology by discussing AI confidentiality and exploring new licensure pathways without exams.

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Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission approves new practicum for aspiring appraisers Commission members endorse new practicum pathway for appraiser licensure and traineeship.

The Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission just greenlit a groundbreaking practicum pathway that's set to transform the future for aspiring appraisers!

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Oregon agencies to develop strategic plan for educator workforce licensure pathways Legislative Assembly directs agencies to create a collaborative licensure plan by July 2026

Oregon's Senate Bill 314 is poised to revolutionize the educator workforce by paving the way for innovative licensure pathways, addressing teacher shortages, and promoting diversity in the classroom.

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