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Show Production of Teachers In Utah Schools Declines The production of teachers by Utah's six preparing institutions continued the sharp decline that has been In evidence for the past three years. According to the annual supply-demand study conducted by the Utah State Board of Education's Division of Staff Development, the numbers of teachers produced in Utah in 1975 declined by 13.5 percent compared to 1974. This is about the same rate of decline as was evidenced between 1973 and 1974 when a 13.8 percent decline was noted. The combined output of all six institutions during 1975 was 2,241 compared to 2,592 a year previous. The decline was most notable in early childhood and elementary teachers where there were overall, approximately 25 percent, fewer graduates than in 1974. The number of secondary teachers graduated declined by ap proximately 6 percent. Westminster College showed the sharpest drop in overall percentage of teacher graduates from 48 in 1974 to 33 in 1975, or a decrease of 31.3 percent. Of the four state institutions which prepare teachers, Southern Utah State had the greatest decline (25.6 percent) dropping from 156 in 1974 to 116 in 1975. Weber State followed closely behind with a 23.9 percent drop (150 in 1975 compared to 197 a year previous). Brigham Young University continues to lead in the production of new teachers with 1,228 graduates in 1975 compared to 1,330 in 1974, a decline of 7.7 percent. The University of Utah produced 309 new teachers compared to 358 In 1974 for a decrease of 13.7 percent. Utah State University declined from 448 In 1974 to 399 in 1975 for a drop of 10.9 percent. |