How teacher shortages are affecting K-12 schools across the country
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How teacher shortages are affecting K-12 schools across the country
Almost empty hallway of a school with a stop sign on a door.
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Larger class sizes
A second grade teacher starts class and students look up at her from desks.
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Additional responsibilities for teachers
A girl raises her hand in an elementary school classroom.
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Fewer extracurricular activities
Students sit in an art class painting pictures.
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Lower student achievement
Two third grade girls work on assignments in class, one with an animal book and the other with a weather book.
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Limited specialized programs
Reading Interventionist helps students during a Dyslexia Support program.
