A new report says most Illinois school districts are facing a serious teacher shortage. The report comes from the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools. The report shows 93 percent of schools that were surveyed are facing a shortage of substitute teachers. It also says 88 percent of the schools surveyed receive five or fewer applications for a position and more than 70 percent say half of the applicants for jobs don’t have the proper credentials to teach.
Report Says IL Schools Facing Serious Teacher Shortages
Mar 29, 2024 | 5:43 AM