A new AACTE analysis reveals a two-decade decline in US education degrees, signalling a shrinking teacher pipeline. Bachelor’s and master’s awards have dropped sharply, while enrolments in traditional programmes continue to fall. Alternative certification routes, however, are growing, alongside greater diversity among graduates. Experts warn that inadequate investment in teacher preparation could worsen America’s teacher shortage.
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