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Unfortunately, teachers face many challenges throughout their careers, including initial difficulties in obtaining the necessary credentials and securing employment. Local and national news reporting has indicated risks of teacher shortages, particularly in certain content areas. While research in this area has advanced, little is known about what influences teachers’ decisions to enter or remain in a teaching position and the general supply and demand of the teacher workforce. This report focuses on exploring these challenges by addressing the requirements outlined in Chapter 394 of Public Law 2021 (P. L. 2021, c.394) . Additional analyses presented in this report were informed by stakeholder feedback.  \nUsing data from the New Jersey Statewide Data System (NJSDS) covering the period from 2013-14 to 2023-24, the key takeaways from this year’s report include:  \n> Overall, the number of teachers (full-time equivalents or FTEs) in New Jersey has remained stable during this time period at about 117,500 FTEs with year-over-year changes between ±1% .  \n> Some subject areas have seen more significant changes than others in the number of teachers, with math and science teachers decreasing by approximately 9% in the study period, and resource program teachers increasing by nearly 20% . Computer science had a 3% decrease in this analysis, a shift from the 1% increase in the prior year, some of which may be due to the removal of private schools from the analysis.  \n> The sex and race/ethnic composition of New Jersey’s teacher workforce have changed little over time. During the study period, between 76% and 77% of the teacher workforce was female, and between 82% and 84% was white.  \n> The number of teachers exiting their roles has increased over time, particularly in the post-pandemic period. Retirements and unexplained resignations remain the most common reasons for teacher exits.  \n> Staffing increases are likely needed in multilingual learning and computer science classes, as student-to-teacher ratios (STRs) in these areas have either increased, indicating fewer teachers per student, or remained high.  \n> The ratio of newly certified teachers to those permanently exiting the profession has decreased over time, which may challenge the teacher workforce statewide and in specific localities.  \n> About 16% to 18% of teachers work supplemental employment outside of the education industry in New Jersey. Many of these teachers were only employed outside of education for a single quarter of the year, and earnings were relatively low.  \n> Teachers who engage in supplemental employment outside of the education industry tend to earn around 6% less than their peers who do not engage in supplemental work, and their outside earnings, on average, make up for this difference in teaching salary.  \nHeldrich Center for Workforce Development 1  \nNew Jersey’s Teacher Workforce: 2025 Legislative Report  \nIntroduction  \nTeachers serve a critical role","cbCaipJrErP26cq3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipJrErP26cq3","pdf",4912520,28,"English","# Executive Summary\n## Introduction\n## Methodology\n## Results\n## Conclusion and Next Steps\n# References\n## Appendix: Technical Methodology","[{\"question\":\"What data period and source does the report use?\",\"answer\":\"The report uses data from the New Jersey Statewide Data System (NJSDS) covering 2013-14 to 2023-24.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the report describe overall teacher workforce levels in New Jersey?\",\"answer\":\"It states that the number of teachers (FTEs) remained broadly stable around 117,500, with year-over-year changes within about ±1%.\"},{\"question\":\"What factors and trends drive teacher exits according to the report?\",\"answer\":\"The report notes increased exits over time, especially after the pandemic, with retirements and unexplained resignations listed as the most common reasons.\"}]","New Jersey’s Teacher Workforce: 2025 Legislative Report | PDF",1792053588,71]