Teacher shortage issue demands legislative review

A workforce shortage issue amplified in recent years by the pandemic is having a real and sometimes dramatic impact on our community, state and nation, perhaps nowhere more than in our public schools.

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Following a different tune: A career from music to technology Jay (Justin) Phelps attended Aurora High School until his last semester and has since gone on his own learning journey outside of college, working his way through the technology world from Silicon Valley and beyond.

Supt. Mumm: GPS ‘lucky’ when it comes to teacher shortage

Giltner Public Schools has 24 certified staff members, including a counselor and instructional facilitator, and nine paraeducators, according to Supt. Nick Mumm.

Herzberg shares perspective on teacher shortage issue

Hiring candidates to fill local teaching positions has become more challenging due to a statewide teacher shortage, though Hampton Supt. Holly Herzberg reports that there are currently no openings at Hampton Public Schools.