In a field house on a balmy mid-November evening, principals and district leaders here were waiting for prospective teachers to stop by so they could make their pitch: Come work for us. We need you.

MORNINGS. WE ALL KNOW THE ROLE OF OUR TEACHERS IS CRUCIAL TO EVERY CHILD’S FUTURE, BUT EDUCATORS FACE A CONSTANT CHALLENGE TO PAY FOR SUPPLIES AND PROGRAMS, OFTEN PAYING FOR THEM OUT OF THEIR OWN ...