I came across a site that is similar to Donor's Choose but they are not as extensive. They had a bunch of facts on their site that I thought were interesting. But I'm curious where the information came from.
Teacher Demographics:
- There are 3.8 million teachers in the United States.
- The nation will need 2.2 to 2.4 million more new teachers by 2010.
- Fifty percent (50%) of teachers leave the profession within the first five years.
- Sixty-six percent (66%) of the public say that their public school systems have a hard time keeping good teachers.
- Each time a teacher leaves the education system, the cost is approximately $11,500 for recruiting, hiring and providing orientation and professional development for the replacement.
- Every teacher affects 3,000 students in their professional lifetime.
- Teacher quality accounts for more than 90% of the variation in student achievement.
- Teachers cite a lack of support as the top reason for leaving their profession.
- Teaching currently ranks among the bottom of planned education.
- Teachers spend an average $1,200 of their own money each year for classroom supplies.
- Almost seven in ten college students think that teachers do not have good opportunities for advancement and leadership.
- Seventy-three percent (73%) of new teachers say too many parents treat schools and teachers as adversaries.
- Given a choice between better parental support and student behavior or a significantly higher salary, 86% of new teachers would choose better behavior and support.
- Teachers spend an average of 12 hours each week on non-compensated school-related activities.
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