[Uncle Miltie]

I remember in Econ 101 that FACT that it is impossible to have a “shortage” if government is not controlling prices.

In this case, the government is not paying enough to attract enough qualified applicants.

There is a price at which they can attract enough qualified people, a price they are so far unwilling to pay.

[rdcbn]

I'm not sure you could pay me enough to teach in Detroit.

Not while there are still unfilled positions in Bout

[cripplecreek]

Funny thing is that Detroit families are opting for the charter schools.

[cripplecreek]

Detroit Public Schools has one classroom teacher for every 16.65 students

When I was in school in the 70s and 80s the classroom size was probably closer to 20 or 25 students and we still got a fair enough education.

Classroom size has nothing to do with effective teaching. Teacher quality is what matters.