Teacher Workforce Data
Teacher Workforce Data
To address teacher shortages, elevate the profession, and fuel the economy, a key first step is unpacking the data.
States are uniquely positioned for this work — by collecting, analyzing, and distributing teacher workforce data, states can shine a light on inequities and inefficiencies. SREB supports states’ efforts to use teacher workforce data to inform strong policies and practices, shares ongoing research and analysis, and conducts focus groups with teachers across the region to learn more about their experiences.
State-by-state data can be found in our State Progress Reports.
Building a First-Rate Teacher Workforce
Four Fundamentals of Attracting and Retaining Great Teachers — Starting with Data
Districts and schools are having to rely on a “warm body” approach to address teacher shortages, focusing on filling numerical vacancies over teacher qualification or preparedness. But taking a closer look at four fundamental areas of data can help make efforts to solve shortages more effective and longer-lasting.
Teacher Workforce Data by State
Use the tabs on this page to explore state-by-state teacher workforce data and highlights from around the SREB region — including teacher demographics, shortage areas, preparation, quality, and more.
Educator Workforce Data Slides
These slides feature regional data on the entire spectrum of the educator workforce in SREB states, including data on K-12 teacher shortages and shortages among higher education faculty.
Slides Updated June 2023
SREB Takeaways on Teacher Compensation Data
Trends and highlights from our latest analysis
Teacher compensation is about more than just salaries. Each year, we track and analyze teacher compensation data across the SREB region — from salaries to health and retirement benefits to take-home pay. Here we highlight takeaways from our most recent analysis.
