A new report is sharing insights from educators on potential solutions to address Michigan’s teacher shortage.

According to the report, conducted by Public Policy Associates (PPA) on behalf of the Michigan Education Association (MEA), AFT Michigan and Middle Cities Education Association, the number of teaching certificates issued dropped by 24% from the 2013-2014 school year to the 2017-2018 school year.

The report also highlights the lack of diversity in the profession, with only 6% of the state’s teachers identifying as African American compared to 18% of students; Latinx teachers only