Maryland State Wire

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of an online resource aimed at assisting federal workers in transitioning to careers as public school teachers. This initiative seeks to address the state's ongoing shortage of educators.

"We've launched a new online resource page to support federal workers interested in becoming a public school teacher," said Moore, Maryland State Executive - Governor (D). "Helping to address the over 1,600 Maryland classrooms that remain unstaffed."

According to Devlin Peck, during the 2023–2024 school year, Maryland was among the top 15 states experiencing significant teacher shortages, with over 1,600 positions unfilled. The deficit affects various subjects, including special education, mathematics, and science, highlighting a statewide challenge in maintaining adequate staffing levels in public schools.

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MyPayMySay reports that many teachers are unaware of the variability in union dues, which can exceed $1,000 annually depending on state and union affiliation. These dues are automatically deducted unless a teacher opts out, potentially impacting take-home pay and influencing career decisions for prospective educators.

A report from May 2024 by the Maryland State Department of Education indicates that during the 2022–2023 school year, public schools employed 63,719 teachers while facing a projected demand exceeding supply by 2,151 certified teachers. The most acute shortages were noted in special education, career and technical education, and world languages. The report underscores a persistent gap in workforce supply affecting classroom staffing.

Governor Moore is Maryland's 63rd governor and its first Black governor. He is also a U.S. Army veteran, bestselling author, and former CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, one of the largest anti-poverty nonprofits in the country. Moore assumed office in January 2023.