Summary
For two years, the pandemic has hammered schools and accentuated the staffing shortages they are facing. It’s led to enormous problems with teacher morale, burnout, school closures and learning losses. But some states are using the National Guard to fill in the gaps. Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, which represents 3 million educators, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.Five Facts
- Who is interviewed in this piece, and what is her background?
- What are some reasons for the current teacher shortage, according to this piece?
- When and Where have National Guard members started teaching in public schools?
- Why have states turned to National Guard members?
- How are states hoping to fill teaching shortages in the future?
Focus Questions
What do you think your state or community could do to better support teachers? Media literacy: Are there teacher and school staff shortages in your community? How could you find out? What would be the best way to address those shortages?For More
In some parts of the country, teachers are striking to demand better working conditions. To read more about that, see this Associated Press article .
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