Michael Hansen

STEM teacher workforce in high-need schools resilient despite shrinking supply and increasing demand

Michael Hansen, Li Feng, David Kumar, Nicolas Zerbino. August 2024

Topics: Methods

Tags: Curriculum, Mathematics education, Teacher hiring and retention

The teacher workforce in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) has been a perpetual weak spot in public schools’ teaching rosters. Prior reports show the pipeline of new STEM teachers into the profession is weak while demand for instruction in STEM fields continues to grow. This… more →
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Uncovering the sources of gender wage gaps among teachers: The role of compensation off the salary schedule

Diana Quintero, Michael Hansen, Nicolas Zerbino. February 2023

Topics: Staffing, Finance, and Operations

Tags: Teacher hiring and retention

Public teacher compensation is largely determined by fixed salary schedules that were designed to avoid payment inequalities based on demographic characteristics. Yet, recent research shows female teachers earn less than their male peers after controlling for experience, education, and school… more →
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