EDITORIAL: Finding the right formula to fix the teacher shortage
There's a teacher shortage nationwide, but area public schools say they're doing OK overall, with a few exceptions mostly regarding vacancies for s...
There's a teacher shortage nationwide, but area public schools say they're doing OK overall, with a few exceptions mostly regarding vacancies for specialized staff positions. Still, the factors that have produced this shortage remain a big concern and comments from education officials reveal that it takes a lot of planning to keep a full staff on board. Record-Journal reporter Jessica Simms recently explored this topic, speaking with area public school administrators and researching trends and issues in hiring and retaining staff.