Kansas Teacher Shortages Decline | Wichita News

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Kansas schools are turning a corner in teacher shortages, with vacancies dropping 9% since last fall—thanks to better retention, rising salaries, and a post-pandemic rebound in early-career teacher stays. While special ed and elementary roles remain toughest to fill, even those are improving. Urban centers like Wichita and Topeka still lag, showing the state’s progress isn’t uniform—but overall, classrooms are filling with certified teachers, signaling a healthier education workforce. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…