Paraprofessionals are known as the backbones of the classroom for their work supporting student learning and well-being. But they report feeling underpaid and overworked—a perennial issue that’s only ...

ATLANTA — Many metro Atlanta school districts are holding job fairs this month or actively looking to fill teacher positions, feeling the strain from a statewide teacher shortage. However, a new ...

Paraprofessionals, also known as teacher’s aides or instructional assistants, are essential school employees who help keep the public education system afloat. Often tasked with providing one-on-one ...

Apr. 12—While she's cheering her kids on at a tennis match, Maureen Beckwith is also going back to school. She tunes into her Ivy Tech classes from her car, via Zoom. She keeps one eye on her kids, ...

Staffing shortages continue to impact schools across the U.S., and vacancies are an increasingly common occurrence. Parents’ minds often jump first to teacher shortages, with significant numbers of ...

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While many school districts across the country are taking extreme measures to combat the teacher shortage, the Lafayette Parish School System is hoping to successfully transform non-faculty employees ...