Nationwide Teaching Shortage Impacts Underserved Communities

An African American teacher with natural braided hair stands in front of Black elementary school students

In the last two years, a growing number of teachers have retired early or left the profession altogether, leading to a nationwide school staffing shortage. A 2022 national survey by the National Education Association found that 55% of teachers surveyed indicated that they were ready to leave their profession earlier than planned. A resulting nationwide […]