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National Guard troops deployed to classrooms amid shortages

States call in the National Guard to mitigate school staffing shortages

03/24/2022

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National Guard troops deployed to classrooms amid shortages

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States call in the National Guard to mitigate school staffing shortages

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.

03/24/2022

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