Countless studies show that students have better educational outcomes when their teachers are more diverse. In a state where it's hard enough to recruit any teachers,  finding a teaching force that looks like the student body can be difficult. Some school districts are partnering with educational institutions to grow their own diverse teaching staffs. 

<p>Countless studies show that students have better educational outcomes when their teachers are more diverse. In a state where it's hard enough to recruit any teachers,&nbsp; finding a teaching force that looks like the student body can be difficult. Some school districts are partnering with educational institutions to grow their own diverse teaching staffs.&nbsp;</p>

Arizona is on the precipice of an educational cliff. Teachers can leave for salaries as much as 75% higher. Many educators are at retirement age. Schools in this state are having a hard time filling the many vacancies with qualified teachers. The Education Cliff podcast series explores these issues and the role community colleges and other organizations are playing in finding solutions. This podcast series is supported by F2 Family Foundation, Rio Salado College, and Intel.

<p>Arizona is on the precipice of an educational cliff. Teachers can leave for salaries as much as 75% higher. Many educators are at retirement age. Schools in this state are having a hard time filling the many vacancies with qualified teachers. The Education Cliff podcast series explores these issues and the role community colleges and other organizations are playing in finding solutions. This podcast series is supported by F2 Family Foundation, Rio Salado College, and Intel.</p>

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