The document "Addressing the Bilingual Teacher Shortage" outlines the significant shortage of bilingual teachers across the United States, particularly in states with many English learners. It identifies three main causes: recruitment and retention challenges, inadequate financial incentives, and poor working conditions. To address these, the brief suggests strengthening the teacher pipeline through programs like "Grow Your Own" and teacher residencies, providing financial incentives such as bonuses and scholarships, and improving working conditions by ensuring adequate resources and promoting collaboration. It also highlights the need for community involvement, district-specific assessments, strong partnerships, and external recruitment to develop a comprehensive solution.