The Teacher Shortage Crisis

著者： Trina English Jessica Martin Amanda Werner
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  • Even before the pandemic lock-downs, American teachers from sea to shining sea reported a critical shortage of teachers within their ranks, and have watched in horror at the crippling levels of greed, arrogance, apathy, and ignorance at every level of K-12 educational governance.While embattled teachers have continued to try in vain to draw attention to the issues, our leaders have failed to acknowledge the problems at all. But since covid, the nation’s teachers have borne witness to a break neck hastening pace of this downward spiral–and a total avoidance of a conversation from our leaders.


    This a-political podcast, created and produced exclusively by teachers, gets into the nitty gritty details of why teachers are leaving the profession in droves, and uncovers huge contributing structural problems baked into the teaching profession which are not discussed or understood even within the K-12 educational world, which also explain why so much of what is done in K-12 is ineffective. These desperate, passionate, highly qualified teachers use this podcast series to insert teachers forcefully into the national conversation about the critical issues plaguing K-12 education, because no one else was letting them in–a fact which belies a central thesis about the roots of the problems discussed throughout the episodes. Listeners will be gripped by the reality that without substantial reforms which empower teachers to lead the work, the inevitable result is a collapse of our very ability to effectively self-govern–a process which they argue is already well underway.


    Listen as they describe the problems in teacher pay, teacher preparation requirements, special education, climate and culture, reading instruction, the false promise of existing DEI based frameworks in K-12, and the problems inherent in outsourced canned curriculums. Become a part of the solution as they outline a framework to authentically fix these problems, which require all hands on deck from both inside and outside of K-12 education.
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Even before the pandemic lock-downs, American teachers from sea to shining sea reported a critical shortage of teachers within their ranks, and have watched in horror at the crippling levels of greed, arrogance, apathy, and ignorance at every level of K-12 educational governance.While embattled teachers have continued to try in vain to draw attention to the issues, our leaders have failed to acknowledge the problems at all. But since covid, the nation’s teachers have borne witness to a break neck hastening pace of this downward spiral–and a total avoidance of a conversation from our leaders.


This a-political podcast, created and produced exclusively by teachers, gets into the nitty gritty details of why teachers are leaving the profession in droves, and uncovers huge contributing structural problems baked into the teaching profession which are not discussed or understood even within the K-12 educational world, which also explain why so much of what is done in K-12 is ineffective. These desperate, passionate, highly qualified teachers use this podcast series to insert teachers forcefully into the national conversation about the critical issues plaguing K-12 education, because no one else was letting them in–a fact which belies a central thesis about the roots of the problems discussed throughout the episodes. Listeners will be gripped by the reality that without substantial reforms which empower teachers to lead the work, the inevitable result is a collapse of our very ability to effectively self-govern–a process which they argue is already well underway.


Listen as they describe the problems in teacher pay, teacher preparation requirements, special education, climate and culture, reading instruction, the false promise of existing DEI based frameworks in K-12, and the problems inherent in outsourced canned curriculums. Become a part of the solution as they outline a framework to authentically fix these problems, which require all hands on deck from both inside and outside of K-12 education.
© 2025 The Teacher Shortage Crisis
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  • 26. Real Talk-A Discussion with Elise Dorflinger, A Transitional Kindergarten Teacher Who Had to Fight a Hard Won Battle to Acquire Support for Her Autistic Son

    26. Real Talk-A Discussion with Elise Dorflinger, A Transitional Kindergarten Teacher Who Had to Fight a Hard Won Battle to Acquire Support for Her Autistic Son
    2025/01/12

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    In this episode of the Teacher Shortage Crisis Podcast, a transitional kindergarten teacher, Elise Dorflinger, shares her unique insights as both a general education teacher and the mother of an autistic child. Elise describes the painstaking process of securing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for her son, highlighting systemic inadequacies in special education support. The discussion addresses the overwhelming struggles faced by teachers, the lack of proper resources and training, and the significant impact on students with disabilities. Elise's story sheds light on the broader issue of educational inequity and emphasizes the urgent need for systemic change.

    00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions
    00:49 Meet Elise Dorflinger: A Veteran Teacher's Perspective
    03:48 The Challenges of Special Education
    05:21 The Fight for Support and Resources
    09:11 Systemic Issues in Special Education
    13:10 Possible Solutions and Call to Action
    22:55 Navigating Special Education Services
    23:50 Investigating the Teacher Shortage
    24:20 Challenges in Special Education Reporting
    25:01 Personal Struggles with the System
    26:35 Fighting for Support and Services
    28:17 Systemic Inequities and Advocacy
    34:33 The Importance of Early Intervention
    37:28 The Emotional Toll on Educators
    40:08 Resources and Recommendations
    44:05 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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    46 分
  • 25. Real Talk--A Discussion with Manuwella Allen-Why She Left Sped After 20 Years

    25. Real Talk--A Discussion with Manuwella Allen-Why She Left Sped After 20 Years
    2025/01/12

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    In this episode of the Teacher Shortage Crisis Podcast, co-host Trina welcomes Manuwella ("Mani") Allen, a former special education teacher with over 20 years of experience, to discuss the unique challenges and insights of the special education field. Recorded just before the 2024 school year, Manny shares her profound experiences and the struggles she faced while working with students of varying disabilities in a moderate to severe special day class.

    The conversation covers the complexities of balancing the needs of medically fragile, emotionally disturbed, and intellectually disabled students in one classroom. Mani recounts the physical, emotional, and spiritual tolls of the job, emphasizing the burnout that comes from always prioritizing students' needs over administrative and systemic demands.

    Key topics include the burdensome and often superficial IEP (Individualized Education Program) processes, inadequate support and training for paraprofessionals, and the systemic flaws in how special education is managed and executed in schools. Mani also touches on the challenges new special education teachers face, the administrative pressures to downplay students' needs, and the emotional resilience required to continue advocating for students in a broken system.

    Mani's story is both inspiring and sobering, shedding light on the critical yet often under-appreciated role of special education teachers. She offers advice for parents navigating the IEP process and stresses the importance of finding supportive connections within the educational community.

    The episode concludes with a call to action for educators, parents, and policymakers to recognize and address the dire state of special education to support these essential educators and their students better.

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    58 分
  • 24. A Brief Overview of the Complexities and History of the Special Education Mess

    24. A Brief Overview of the Complexities and History of the Special Education Mess
    2025/01/12

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    In this episode, Trina English takes listeners on a dive deep into the complexities and challenges faced by special education within the K-12 education system, particularly in the context of the national teacher shortage crisis. This discussion highlights the multifaceted issues causing a significant shortage of highly qualified special education (SPED) teachers, the bureaucratic hurdles, and the ethical dilemmas involved.

    Key Points:

    1. Scope of the Issue: Special education's crucial role and how its dysfunction affects everyone.
    2. Factors Contributing to Shortage: Discusses low pay, credentialing requirements, and lack of teacher autonomy.
    3. Perverted Terms: The misuse of key educational terms to reduce the need for special education services.
    4. Civil Rights History: Acknowledging the historical civil rights challenges that led to the current laws.
    5. Roles and Responsibilities: Detailed look into the overwhelming roles of SPED teachers and the extensive legal and administrative challenges they face, including IEP meetings and assessment processes.
    6. Emotional and Ethical Impact: The burnout and ethical compromises faced by SPED teachers in their attempts to support students.
    7. Legal and Administrative Barriers: Explanation of the convoluted process for getting a child assessed and the intentional bureaucratic delays.
    8. Classifications of Disabilities: Overview of categories within special education and the corresponding services.
    9. Future Discussions: Previews in-depth conversations with veteran SPED teachers for nuanced insights.

    This episode sets the stage for an ongoing, honest discourse about the shortcomings in special education and the systemic changes needed to address them.

    00:00 Introduction to the Special Education Crisis
    00:45 Understanding the SPED Teacher Shortage
    02:00 Misuse of Educational Terms
    03:11 The Role and Challenges of SPED Teachers
    06:54 Legal and Bureaucratic Hurdles
    15:19 Historical Context of Special Education
    25:30 Categories and Services in Special Education
    31:04 Mainstreaming and Inclusion Controversies

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    34 分

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