Legislation aims to address Illinois’ trouble hiring teachers – WTVO (Rockford)

April 27, 2023

According to a survey by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, 30% of teacher positions went unfilled or went to a less-than-qualified hire. The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey revealed the shortages due to multiple factors, including unrealistic expectations on educators and schools; unsafe work environments; years of deprofessionalizing the field through inadequate pay; and unstable retirement benefits.

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