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LaBerge, MaryEllen – 1999
In 1998, the demand for educators in Alaska reached an all-time high. The shortage was most critical for music, math, and special education teachers, as well as for counselors. Filling positions in rural areas is especially difficult. An early retirement incentive program has caused a drain on Alaska's pool of teachers. Factors that inhibit…
Descriptors: Cost Indexes, Elementary Secondary Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Rural Schools
