"Special Education Crisis Deepens: Massachusetts Schools Struggle to Fill Teacher Shortage A growing shortage of special education teachers is leaving students with disabilities in Massachusetts without the support they need to succeed. Members of the Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools have witnessed the devastating impact firsthand, as schools struggle to provide adequate services to students with complex needs. The shortage has been exacerbated by a combination of factors, including a decline in teacher training programs and a lack of incentives to attract and retain qualified educators. As a result, many students are being left behind, and parents are growing increasingly concerned about the future of special education in the state."
Members of the Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools have seen firsthand how the growing shortage of special education teachers has affected students with disabilities and ...
