In the News: Lauren Bailes

In several news outlet articles, Lauren Bailes, associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development’s School of Education, and co-author Sarah Guthery shared the results of their study on the impact of policy change in teacher licensing requirements. In their study, they found that lowered teaching requirements in Texas led to more hiring, but teachers began positions with lower starting salaries.

News mentions 

Texas tried to fix its teacher shortage by lowering requirements − the result was more new teachers, but at lower salaries

The Conversation, November 2, 2023

Texas reform increased supply of teachers — but slashed their pay

San Antonio Express News, November 3, 2023

Relaxed licensing helped fill classrooms, but lower earnings added to teacher turnover

ABC15 News, November 6, 2023

Relaxed licensing helped fill classrooms, but lower earnings added to teacher turnover

Mid-Michigan Now, November 6, 2023

Guthery and Bailes: Texas’ solution to teacher shortage has mixed results

Bay To Bay News, November 10, 2023