A growing crisis in the US education system has left millions of students with special needs without the support they deserve. Teacher shortages, particularly in special education, have reached alarming levels, hindering progress and exacerbating existing challenges. As schools struggle to fill these critical positions, students with disabilities are often forced to wait longer for services, compromising their academic and personal growth. In this article, K-12 Dive explores the root causes of the teacher shortage and presents potential solutions, shedding light on the complexities of addressing this pressing issue and the impact it has on the lives of vulnerable students.
Teacher shortages hinder special education progress. What are the solutions? K-12 Dive
