Critical needs districts in the state are defined as those with 60 or more teaching positions that have 10 percent of their teaching staff not properly licensed for the subject they are teaching. (hechingerreport.org)
Unfortunately some of the most troubled schools, in the most troubled neighborhoods have teachers who are not on the same caliber of skill, experience and education as teachers in low need districts. (studentsfirstny.org)
Program leaders are seeking additional funding that would allow them to provide bonuses to those who take jobs in critical needs districts. (hechingerreport.org)