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Facts

• Alaska has a shortage of math, science, social studies, and special education teachers.

• The average annual starting teaching salary in Alaska is between $50,000-$60,000.

• In Alaska each year 22% of teachers and 25% of principals leave their schools and their roles.

• Across the country, there is a great shortage of classroom teachers in areas such as math, science, and special education.

• Each year there are fewer college students entering teacher training programs nationwide.

• Alaskan students need Alaskan educators.

• More than 1/2 of teachers in Alaska are from outside with limited knowledge and understanding of local culture and connections with local people.

• The University of Alaska has expanded its support of the recruitment, preparation, and retention of our state’s PreK-12 teachers.

• More than 30 of our Alaskan school districts have an Educators Rising chapter with hundreds of Alaska students involved and thinking about becoming educators.

Join the Movement!

Educators Rising is a professional organization that supports students who are interested in education-related careers. Members have access to scholarship opportunities, as well as resources that help them gain a realistic understanding of the role of the teacher. Get to know other future educators at KPBSD, participate in field trips and education forums, and get involved with community education projects and activities.

There’s never been a greater need for smart, creative young people like you to choose teaching as a career. By joining Educators Rising, you can set yourself on the path to becoming that innovative, skilled, life-changing educator.

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