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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An annual study says Illinois schools are taking steps to weather an acute teacher shortage and lists improvements. The study Tuesday by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools shows 90% of schools have at least a serious shortage, struggle to find substitutes and face fewer than five candidates for open positions. The study said it's helped to have additional state funding and greater flexibility in hiring substitutes. Schools responding to the survey said long term, teachers should be offered more attractive pensions, student loan forgiveness and more college scholarships. They suggest a salary parity study with occupations requiring similar education and licensure.
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‘Acute’ shortage of bus drivers, custodians, food service workers, substitute teachers also reported
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A staffing crisis in Kentucky classrooms has been front and center this legislative session. Here’s a roundup of bills lawmakers advanced that might help, or hurt.
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Grant program targets vacancies in 170 school districts accounting for 80% of vacancies
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The bill contains low-cost fixes like making it easier for out-of-state teachers to get licensed in Kentucky. But some lawmakers say it’s time to bust out the pocketbook.
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The House Education Committee heard from educators about a dire need for more teachers. Some Republicans blamed a “woke agenda” for the shortage.
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Kentucky education leaders are warning of dire consequences if more isn’t done to address the growing teacher shortage.
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Roughly one out of every six Kentucky teachers leaves the education industry every year, according to statistics recently shared by Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass.
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The commissioner of education proposed a number of solutions, from increasing teacher compensation to changing the political discourse around education.
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GOP unveils measures focusing on K-12 education transparency