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Douglas A. Smith, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Education at Iowa State University, focusing on systemic challenges within the teaching profession. His research addresses education human resource issues, P-20 talent management, rural education, and community college leadership. He co-edited the book How Did We Get Here?: The Decay of the Teaching Profession and serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Education Human Resources. Prior to his current role, he held positions as Assistant Professor of Education at the University of South Carolina (2014–2019) and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming.
- Research Focus: Teacher shortages, certification policies, workplace conditions, and professional respect.
- Key Findings: Emphasizes that recruitment efforts fail to address root causes like low pay, high workload, and harassment.
Smith advocates for structural reforms to improve teacher retention and attract new professionals to the field.
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