A New Jersey school district is grappling with an unprecedented shortage of teacher’s aides, with eight in ten failing to return for the upcoming year. Officials cite a combination of burnout, low pay, and lack of support as the primary reasons behind the exodus. The district has launched an effort to address the crisis, but concerns remain over whether the measures will be enough to retain staff. Parents and educators are warning that the shortage could disrupt classroom learning and student support services.
The alarming reason 80% of teachers’ aides aren’t coming back to this N.J. school district NJ.com
