Report: Illinoisans worried about staffing shortages in schools ieanea ISBEnews ipsd204 BPS101
Knowing the pool of teacher candidates isn't what it used to be, Steve Pearce visited job fairs at two state universities this week in hopes of finding the right candidates to fill anticipated openings next school year.
The Illinois Education Association's state of education report released Thursday makes special note of staffing shortages in schools across the state. Its poll shows 87% of Illinoisans are worried about teacher shortages, while 79% are worried about a shortage of school support personnel, such as teaching assistants.
by signing up you agree to our terms of service According to the IEA report, 1 in 3 teachers surveyed in September 2021 said they were considering retiring and felt burned out. The report notes that 12,000 teachers have retired since the start of the pandemic.
Last year, District 204 started a"grow your own" program with the goal of encouraging students to consider a career in education. The program spans all age ranges. Fifth-graders, for example, were able to participate in a Q&A session with the district superintendent to learn more about careers, while middle school students can participate in a"Teachers of Tomorrow" after-school club.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
APD launches new non-emergency online reporting systemAPD says this system allows the report to be accepted into the official offense report database within hours or a similar time frame as if an officer wrote the report.
Weiterlesen »
Tucson man, 25, dies in Illinois truck wreckA Tucson man died in an Illinois crash Wednesday. According to Illinois State Police, 25-year-old Cory D. Geist died in the crash on southbound Interstate 55 in McLean County.
Weiterlesen »
Illinois mom of 3 found fatally shot, police raid home of estranged husbandAn Illinois mom has been found dead of multiple gunshot wounds after she failed to pick up her three kids from school – and police Wednesday raided the home of her estranged husband.
Weiterlesen »
Illinois man intentionally drove car into tree during argument with passenger: sheriff's officeThe driver and the victim, who are in a relationship, were arguing with one another. During the argument, the driver indicated that he was going to end their lives, accelerated and veered off the roadway.
Weiterlesen »
John R. Lausch, Jr. resigns as US Attorney for the Northern District of IllinoisUnited States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois John R. Lausch, Jr. is resigning from his position effective March 11.
Weiterlesen »
Retired Illinois officers angry at board’s delay on concealed-carry lawThousands of law enforcement officers left out when Illinois adopted a federal law allowing police agency retirees to carry concealed weapons saw their fortunes reversed Jan. 1 with a state law granting them permission.
Weiterlesen »