Math Teachers

Math teachers staff U.S. public schools and drive mathematics instruction nationwide. President Bartlet cites a stark qualification deficit—one-third hold no math major or minor—amid diagnosing national educational decline. He ties their preparation gaps to 19th-place global rankings, inflated test scores, and abnormally high infant mortality, framing them as a fulcrum for policy urgency. This collective expertise shortfall anchors broader critiques of teacher certification and student outcomes.