U.S. Faces Critical Teacher Shortage With 200,000 teacher vacancies projected for the 2024–2025 school year, schools are under pressure to find innovative, scalable staffing solutions.
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GEC’s Global Solution: As a designated sponsor of the U.S. Department of State’s Exchange Visitor (EV) Teacher Program, GEC offers districts access to fully qualified international educators, especially in high-need subjects like Special Education, Math, Science, and World Languages.
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Why It Matters:
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44 states report shortages in core teaching areas.
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Rural and Title I schools bear the brunt of the staffing crisis.
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Special Education is among the hardest roles to fill.
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Program Benefits:
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3–5 Year Hiring Window: Schools can employ international teachers on a medium-term basis.
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Cultural Enrichment: Enhances diversity and global awareness in classrooms.
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Turnkey Compliance: The program is federally structured and fully compliant.
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Comprehensive Support from GEC:
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Credential and background verification
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Visa sponsorship and ongoing compliance
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Access to a nationwide pool of vetted international teaching candidates
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Industry Expertise: With over 20 years of experience in Exchange Visitor programs, GEC has helped thousands of educators and institutions benefit from global talent exchange.
