Teacher Supply and Demand Study 1971-1982, 1983

(1984) Teacher Supply and Demand Study 1971-1982, 1983. Education, Department of

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Abstract

Iowa is faced with many problems in education as a result of the current recession. The first indications appeared in March of 1980, when graduating seniors of teacher education programs in the state began to experience difficulty in finding employment. It has steadily worsened each year since then. Layoffs in business and industry have raised unemployment rates to over 10% nationally. As unemployment rises in the business and industrial sector, the job market tightens in education as well. When this occurs, employed teachers are reluctant to make job changes. This eliminates the chain reaction that usually results in two or more vacancies from one person moving. The net result is fewer vacancies and more applicants for advertised positions.