IPS takes on teacher shortage with innovative recruiting campaign

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) – Adversaries are now allies in the increasing competition for good teachers…

The Teach Indy campaign promises opportunities teachers aren’t likely to find in other major cities…

The Mind Trust spearheaded the campaign. It found teaching jobs that years ago routinely attracted 10 applicants or more are now getting only 2 or 3.

“It becomes even more critical when we look at really high needs subject areas such as math and science and special education,” said Jackie Gantzer, The Mind Trust’s director of talent strategy…