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Ohio’s Teacher Shortage Crisis | Columbus News
Ohio’s teacher shortage is hitting hardest in special ed, math, and science—over 400,000 unfilled or underqualified teaching spots nationwide. Ground-level educators blame underfunding and political attacks on the profession, while state leaders tout high certification rates and competitive salaries. But teachers on the front lines say qualified candidates are vanishing due to burnout, bureaucracy, and lack of respect. Legislative fixes are emerging, but programs like “Grow Your Own” are being cut—leaving educators scrambling for sustainable solutions. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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