| Overarching recommendations | Specific proposals |
|---|---|
| Understand that the teacher shortage is caused by multiple factors and thus can only be tackled with a comprehensive set of long-term solutions. | Raise teacher pay to attract new teachers and keep teachers in their schools and the profession. |
| Treat teachers as professionals and teaching as a profession. | Elevate teacher voice and nurture stronger learning communities to increase teachers’ influence and sense of belonging. |
| Understand that the complexity of the challenge calls for coordinated efforts of multiple stakeholders. | Lower the barriers to teaching that affect teachers’ ability to do their jobs and their morale. |
| Increase public investments in education. | Design professional supports that strengthen teachers’ sense of purpose, career development, and effectiveness. |
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