What’s Behind A Teacher Shortage, Changing Federal Regulations On Methane

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Sian Chamroen, standing right, teaches reading in her fourth-grade classroom at Olympic View Elementary, Friday, March 9, 2018, in Lacey, Wash. Ted S. Warren/AP Photo

We look at some different ways schools can retain and attract teachers, especially young ones, in this climate of shortages in that profession. And we review the details and potential impact of the Trump administration announcing a roll-back in regulations on methane emissions.

Featured in this Show

  • Why Don't We Have Enough Teachers?

    An education expert explains why he thinks that teachers leaving the profession is at the heart of the current teacher shortages. And he offers advice on how to retain experienced educators, while making it a more attractive career to young people.

  • EPA Planning Rollback Of Methane Emissions

    The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to ease regulations on methane emissions by from the oil and gas industry. We discuss how methane impacts climate change, how the government has regulated it in the past and what the energy industry is saying about the potential change.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Tim Slekar Guest
  • Janet McCabe Guest