EPIC in the News
School districts wrestle with teacher shortage
DATE: October 28, 2024
Many teachers and other experts say that Michigan is experiencing a teacher shortage that hits many small rural communities the hardest.
The Iron Mountain district has many emergency certified teachers, she said, referring to those who are hired to teach a subject that they are not licensed for. “When teachers are unlicensed, they can be a good teacher, but they may lack pedagogical skills or additional information on the topic that the student needs,” she said.
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