Reports findings of a study designed to explore teacher incentive programs throughout the United States and the District of Columbia. Survey results indicate that over 50 percent of the states and the District of Columbia have some form of incentive program as a response to the shortage of science and mathematics teachers. (ML)

Surveyed certified science and mathematics education graduates to determine reasons why they: (1) never taught; (2) left teaching; or (3) stayed in the profession. Also examined the conditions for attracting these recently certified teachers into teaching. Indicates that no reservoir of talent ready to assume science or mathematics teaching…

A current shortage of mathematics and science teachers exists in the United States. In response to this shortage, several states established incentive programs to increase the number of students training in these shortage areas or to encourage current teachers to upgrade their preparation for teaching mathematics and science. This report reviews…