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New Report Finds Illinois Teacher Shortage Is Easing, But School Leaders Are Still Concerned
In its survey of unfilled positions, the state board found that Illinois had 1,877 more classroom teachers in the 2023-24 ...
What are Illinois school districts doing to combat a prolonged teacher shortage?
We understand that this budget, although compassionate, still has a long way to go when it comes to really being able to ...
The Pantagraph1h
Illinois educators say low pay hinders teacher recruitment, retention efforts
Increased pay for educators, better school conditions, mentoring and mental health support are key factors cited by educators that could help alleviate the critical ongoing teacher shortage in ...
NPR Illinois2d
Illinois schools turn to retirees, substitutes, outsourcing and state grants to combat prolonged teacher shortage
From hiring retired educators to adjusting class offerings, Illinois schools are relying on a variety of short-term, ...
RiverBender.com21h
Illinois Federation Of Teachers, Illinois Education Association Issue Statements On Dismantling Of Department Of Education
The 135,000 member Illinois Education Association (IEA-NEA) is the state’s largest union. IEA represents Pre K-12 teachers ...
WTTW News2d
New Surveys Show Signs of Progress in Illinois’ Teacher Shortage
The Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools each released findings ...
Illinois educators say low pay, poor conditions hinder teacher recruitment, retention
All teachers across the state feel under-compensated, and that is a real point of pain,” said Dr. Rachel Mahmood, 2024 ...
MyStateline.com on MSN1d
Illinois sees decline in teacher vacancies, but still faces challenges
Illinois is making progress in addressing its teacher shortage, with the number of vacant positions decreasing from 41,000 to ...