Reports Says Nine Out Of Ten Schools Feeling Crunch Of Teacher Shortages

(MNN/KDLM) – A new report finds teacher shortages across the state continue to worsen. Education Minnesota President Denise Specht says the shortage expands to nearly nine out of every 10 school districts across the state.

“Every student needs some personal attention from their teachers,” says Specht, “but it’s getting harder and harder for overworked teachers to give it. There simply aren’t enough Minnesotans willing to teach for what districts are paying and the pensions offered by the state.”

Specht says they’re hearing about the same shortages for education support professionals and other school employees.

The report was prepared by the state of Minnesota’s Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board and can be found here.