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Alabama Teacher Shortage Hits Three-Year High | Birmingham News
Alabama’s teacher shortage is hitting a three-year high, with over 3,400 unfilled positions in the 2025-26 school year — up 37% in elementary schools and soaring in early childhood and special education. Many classrooms are staffed by temporary or uncertified teachers, like in Birmingham, where shortages keep climbing. While state officials push long-term solutions to attract more educators and expand certification paths, the crisis demands urgent action to secure Alabama’s future classrooms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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